Oil Filters - Page 2

David_Moen · 01-01-2013, 10:24 AM

I rounded off the nut on a K&N a couple of years ago, and spent way too much time getting it off after that! Mucho swearing and a bleeding knuckle or two got the filter off. There is a wee swipe of oil on the o-ring out of the box, but I make sure I lube it up real good before installing now. Getting a strap wrench on the filter is all but impossible on a BMW boxer too. On another vehicle I had a similar problem, and ended up tearing the filter off right down to the base, then I used a hammer and punch inserted into the holes around the centre to get the base off.

GotDrySocks? · 01-01-2013, 10:30 AM

Mobil-1 102 (pricey) and Purolator PL10241 work for me. '07 GSA

kellymac530 · 01-01-2013, 12:43 PM

Hello Dubai,
A Wix 57936 is a cross number fit for a 2008 R1200 motor, I am not sure what year your bike is or if there is a difference on any 1200.

Almost any truck parts supply has wix filters. If they do not have that number they can probably order it in a few days.
I believe it fits some cars so I would call some auto shops.

Any Napa, if there are any in Dubai, can cross that part number.

PS: I REFUSE to use any Fram filter on any vehicle.....but that is just my experience.

01-01-2013, 10:24 AM	#16
David_Moen Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Canada Eh! Oddometer: 1,049	I rounded off the nut on a K&N a couple of years ago, and spent way too much time getting it off after that! Mucho swearing and a bleeding knuckle or two got the filter off. There is a wee swipe of oil on the o-ring out of the box, but I make sure I lube it up real good before installing now. Getting a strap wrench on the filter is all but impossible on a BMW boxer too. On another vehicle I had a similar problem, and ended up tearing the filter off right down to the base, then I used a hammer and punch inserted into the holes around the centre to get the base off. __________________ 2013 KTM 350EXC-F 2007 KTM XC300 (for sale!), 2005 BMW R200GS, 1984 Kawasaki GPz 750

01-01-2013, 10:30 AM	#17
GotDrySocks? Llego lejos. Joined: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas, 100 mi. south of the U.S. border Oddometer: 102	Mobil-1 102 (pricey) and Purolator PL10241 work for me. '07 GSA __________________ There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading; the few who learn by observation; the rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. - Will Rogers

01-01-2013, 12:43 PM	#18
kellymac530 motorcycle addict Joined: Feb 2010 Location: so. cal. Oddometer: 897	Hello Dubai, A Wix 57936 is a cross number fit for a 2008 R1200 motor, I am not sure what year your bike is or if there is a difference on any 1200. Almost any truck parts supply has wix filters. If they do not have that number they can probably order it in a few days. I believe it fits some cars so I would call some auto shops. Any Napa, if there are any in Dubai, can cross that part number. PS: I REFUSE to use any Fram filter on any vehicle.....but that is just my experience. __________________ it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

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