The drain plug washer is made out of soft metal, like aluminum or copper and when torqued properly it takes the shape of the 2 surfaces it's pressed against, forming a proper seal. After a few uses, it's been pressed to its limit and doesn't seal properly anymore. They are or at least should be cheap even at the BMW dealer, you can also get them online. Unlike the Aprilia, it's not as important to only buy OEM for the F800GS because they sit on the outside of the case rather than in a recess like in the case of the Tuono v4.
Nice video, but just to let you know, you were using the oil filter wrench backwards. Turn it around so that when you pull on the handle, it closes against the oil filter and it gives you the correct leverage to remove the filter. Then to put the new filter on, turn it back around so that the leverage point in on the opposite side. Thanks for taking the time to video this process. I'll be changing my oil shortly and it helped to see how it's done.
from the shots it looks that way, but if you look 3:35 mins into it, when i remove it, you can see a better shot of it. The tool I was using is made for cars oil filters with a circumference down to 10" while the F800gs filter measures 9.5". Thanks for whatching but most important, thanks for the feed back. :)
Hey Albe, a lot of people told me, that the K&N filters´s nut is just for the deinstallation. Otherwise there is a risk, when you use it for installation it can break of. For the installation screw it hand tight. Best wishes from a fan from Germany!
I've done it both ways, the torque for the oil filter is very low, 8-10 lbs/ft, or some like that, I don't think that would breake the nut off, but anything is possible. Either way it's easier to just hand tight it. Thanks for watching 😀👍
Hey Albe, thanks for the super well-explained video and the article you wrote in your website about it (I especially find the tool section very useful), since I recently bought an F800GS - 2013, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can. One question I have though is: Can the oil filter be removed using the torque wrench too? (I saw you install the new one using it), so maybe you can also remove the old one with it too, no need to buy an extra tool for removing it, or am I missing something? Last question: Can you recommend us a good torque wrench model, that doesn't cost a fortune? Thanks a lot, and long live the 800GS :P
You shouldn't use a torque wrench to unscrew anything, it messes up the calibration. I've been using an AC Delco digital torque wrench and so far has worked pretty good, there should be a link in the description of a few of my videos, that should be around $100, I hope this helps 😀👍
Thanks John, no I haven't yet, I figured the way I drive the bike, between rocks, bumps and jumps, eventually the suspensions are going to explode, not literally I hope, so I'll just wait for that to happen, obviously if Ohlins or touratech or whomever else trows a set my way I'm not going to turn it down hahaha.
GREAT & CLEAR like usual, THANKS ALBE :). i have a question about the engine oil used in this vid, i have a 2011 F800GS and 33019 KM, i use a 10W40 (dealers manual) and I see that you use a 15W50. so who's better for the engine? and why 15W50? Thank you in advance for your answer
+aymen Bouziane my owner's manual call for 15w50, and I believe it is always best to stick with what the manufacturer recommends, since they have a team of engineers and I don't, lol, I would recommend to stay with whatever you manual suggests unless you are in extreme conditions, super hot or super cold.
i gess that the choise of the viscosity is based about the weather, i'm in Northern Africa in Algeria and it's the same weather as CALI in the US. and my manuel report to France and Northern Europe, different weather Very cold compared to the temperatures of my country.
Thanks Albes for Video!!! My manual also recommends this heavy oil 15w50, but I specifically apply 10w40 Motul 300V. Yes, the motor is more noisier, but there is no dry start. There are many cases when the timing chain is stretched to 60 tkm!
My BMW owner's manual says 10W40, my Clymer manual says 15W50. I believe a couple of years ago a local dealer recommended the 10W40. I live in Phoenix.
Hey Albe. Love your videos. Looking to purchase a torque wrench. The torque wrench you use (and provide a link to on Amazon) has a lower range of 10 ft-lbs. I see you’re using 8 ft-lb setting on the video. The link provided for your wrench all have a lower limit of 10 foot pounds. Are you using a different wrench on the video? Thanks.
The torque wrench needs to be calibrated every so often, it's recommended every 12 months, when it comes to an oil change the only bolt to worry about is the drain plug and in a pinch you might be able to wing it, just look at the crush washer and stop tightening when it starts deforming. I hope that is what you were asking
Well, for many years I did without one and made it work, then for many more I used a cheap spring loaded one and it worked just fine. The big advantage of the digital torque wrench is the accuracy and the fact that you can actually see the torque value at any point without having to set anything
Heey Albe! I am always wondering how you know the ft to torque everything on your GS? Are you using a maintenance manual? Do you know where I can find one for the 2017 F800GS Adventure?
@@AlbesADV Thanks for your answer Albe. At the moment I cant really find something specific for the 2017 maybe I should consider the 2016 manual since they don't differ that much from each other.
I believe you can do that either with the GS911 programmer or an app like Motoscan, I have a video on how to re-set the service light, that might give you an idea.
Albe's Adv I saw that and i think was dry. But maybe only 2015 model and after made with dry sump engines. www.google.gr/amp/s/www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2015-bmw-f-800-gs-ar166156.amp.html
Unfortunately there are only 2 ways to reset the service warning, 1) have the BMW dealer reset it for you, cost between $30 and $50 or 2) buy a BMW diagnostic tool, like the gs-911, cost between $300 and $400.
I tryed to keep the video short and to the point, if you want to see how to remove the Altrider skidplate, I'll put out a video soon.
Hey Albe, what’s so special about the drain plug washer? And how do i get a new one?
The drain plug washer is made out of soft metal, like aluminum or copper and when torqued properly it takes the shape of the 2 surfaces it's pressed against, forming a proper seal. After a few uses, it's been pressed to its limit and doesn't seal properly anymore. They are or at least should be cheap even at the BMW dealer, you can also get them online. Unlike the Aprilia, it's not as important to only buy OEM for the F800GS because they sit on the outside of the case rather than in a recess like in the case of the Tuono v4.
Albe's Adv thank you very much for the great explanation!
Man , you are my hero ! Thanks !
Nice video, but just to let you know, you were using the oil filter wrench backwards. Turn it around so that when you pull on the handle, it closes against the oil filter and it gives you the correct leverage to remove the filter. Then to put the new filter on, turn it back around so that the leverage point in on the opposite side. Thanks for taking the time to video this process. I'll be changing my oil shortly and it helped to see how it's done.
from the shots it looks that way, but if you look 3:35 mins into it, when i remove it, you can see a better shot of it. The tool I was using is made for cars oil filters with a circumference down to 10" while the F800gs filter measures 9.5". Thanks for whatching but most important, thanks for the feed back. :)
Still watching it and it's really helpful. Thank you!
Thank you Martin 😀👍
Actually you need to refill new oil into new filter before replacing to avoid air lock at the starting of the engine.
Hey Albe, a lot of people told me, that the K&N filters´s nut is just for the deinstallation. Otherwise there is a risk, when you use it for installation it can break of.
For the installation screw it hand tight.
Best wishes from a fan from Germany!
I've done it both ways, the torque for the oil filter is very low, 8-10 lbs/ft, or some like that, I don't think that would breake the nut off, but anything is possible. Either way it's easier to just hand tight it. Thanks for watching 😀👍
Thanks Albe. Ps. You get more old oil out if you put it on the side stand for a couple of minutes👍
Thanks for the tip 👍
The only bad thing about this very good video, is your choice of T shirt :-)
Not a Ducati fan I assume 😂
Thank you for great information
great , clear and helpful!
Thank you! I'm always a little worried that because of my accent I'm not clear, so I appreciate the comment.
Good video Sr
I have a question about the torque, in 2010 models are the same lb/FT?
As far as I know, it should be, the engine didn't change
great video, thx man.
Great video thank you for sharing. What size of gasket is it?
The crush washer is 24mm inside diameter and 30mm outside diameter
Albe, at 00:50 - Oil & Filte (r is missing).
Hey Albe, thanks for the super well-explained video and the article you wrote in your website about it (I especially find the tool section very useful), since I recently bought an F800GS - 2013, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can.
One question I have though is:
Can the oil filter be removed using the torque wrench too? (I saw you install the new one using it), so maybe you can also remove the old one with it too, no need to buy an extra tool for removing it, or am I missing something?
Last question: Can you recommend us a good torque wrench model, that doesn't cost a fortune?
Thanks a lot, and long live the 800GS :P
You shouldn't use a torque wrench to unscrew anything, it messes up the calibration.
I've been using an AC Delco digital torque wrench and so far has worked pretty good, there should be a link in the description of a few of my videos, that should be around $100, I hope this helps 😀👍
Thank you very much Albe! Always helpful.
Saluti from Germany!
love the videos! I subscribed! did you upgrade the fork Springs or rear suspension by any chance??
Thanks John, no I haven't yet, I figured the way I drive the bike, between rocks, bumps and jumps, eventually the suspensions are going to explode, not literally I hope, so I'll just wait for that to happen, obviously if Ohlins or touratech or whomever else trows a set my way I'm not going to turn it down hahaha.
GREAT & CLEAR like usual, THANKS ALBE :). i have a question about the engine oil used in this vid, i have a 2011 F800GS and 33019 KM, i use a 10W40 (dealers manual) and I see that you use a 15W50. so who's better for the engine? and why 15W50?
Thank you in advance for your answer
+aymen Bouziane my owner's manual call for 15w50, and I believe it is always best to stick with what the manufacturer recommends, since they have a team of engineers and I don't, lol, I would recommend to stay with whatever you manual suggests unless you are in extreme conditions, super hot or super cold.
i gess that the choise of the viscosity is based about the weather, i'm in Northern Africa in Algeria and it's the same weather as CALI in the US. and my manuel report to France and Northern Europe, different weather Very cold compared to the temperatures of my country.
On the next oil change you might want to try the 15w50 and see if you feel the difference. let us know.
Thanks Albes for Video!!! My manual also recommends this heavy oil 15w50, but I specifically apply 10w40 Motul 300V. Yes, the motor is more noisier, but there is no dry start. There are many cases when the timing chain is stretched to 60 tkm!
My BMW owner's manual says 10W40, my Clymer manual says 15W50. I believe a couple of years ago a local dealer recommended the 10W40. I live in Phoenix.
The washer in the drain plug that BMW recommends replacement on every oil change, where is the best source outside of the BMW DEALERS?
I had some luck with Amazon, but it's always a hit or miss
Also if you want a sure thing, bikebandit.com is always reliable
Hi Albe. Nice video.... This oil filter K&N code, KN 160 or KN 164? Thanks.
It's a KN 160, but I believe they both fit, I think I've read somewhere that the difference is the length of the filter but the thread is the same.
Hi Able, do you have any material about changing cooling liquid? Can't find anything on yt? Regs
Hi Regs, nothing out yet, but I actually have the video on top of my to do list got the f800gs, so, maybe in a month or so
Hey Albe. Love your videos. Looking to purchase a torque wrench. The torque wrench you use (and provide a link to on Amazon) has a lower range of 10 ft-lbs. I see you’re using 8 ft-lb setting on the video. The link provided for your wrench all have a lower limit of 10 foot pounds. Are you using a different wrench on the video? Thanks.
Hi Mark, No, the torque wrench goes all the way down to 3.5 ft/lbs it just doesn't beep lower than 10
Sweet. I’ll order that now (and one of you t-shirts). Thanks for your time.
Thank you Mark
I tried to order the Oil filter you have linked to, and it says it does not fit my bike, I have a F800 GS from 2014, any iodeas why it does not fit?
I'm not sure, I got the part number from the K&N website itself
Is there any special tool to make the clutch more lighter? Thanks
No, not really, you could install an expensive hydraulic clutch kit, but I’m not even sure they make it for the F800GS
Hi Albe, am just starting up on the oil change and other things, one question for you, how important is the torque wrench with the calibrator on it?
The torque wrench needs to be calibrated every so often, it's recommended every 12 months, when it comes to an oil change the only bolt to worry about is the drain plug and in a pinch you might be able to wing it, just look at the crush washer and stop tightening when it starts deforming. I hope that is what you were asking
@@AlbesADV My thoughts were actually, how important is it to have the digital torque wrench at all??
Well, for many years I did without one and made it work, then for many more I used a cheap spring loaded one and it worked just fine. The big advantage of the digital torque wrench is the accuracy and the fact that you can actually see the torque value at any point without having to set anything
Heey Albe! I am always wondering how you know the ft to torque everything on your GS? Are you using a maintenance manual? Do you know where I can find one for the 2017 F800GS Adventure?
Hi, I'm using the Haynes manual and I got it on Amazon, but I don't know if they have a 2017 manual as well
@@AlbesADV Thanks for your answer Albe. At the moment I cant really find something specific for the 2017 maybe I should consider the 2016 manual since they don't differ that much from each other.
Was there a link posted to the crush washer you used?
There was , but those crush washers come and go on amazon so it’s difficult to keep a steady link.
@@AlbesADV ok cool thanks
I have the F650GS 2010
Is it possible to change the screen showing from Miles & Gallons to Kms and litres
I believe you can do that either with the GS911 programmer or an app like Motoscan, I have a video on how to re-set the service light, that might give you an idea.
@@AlbesADV Thanks. Will give it a try
Hi Albe, how do you keep the exhaust system cleaned as a new one?
I really don't do anything special, I only wash the bike if I ride in mud and I don't ride in mud that often
@@AlbesADV that's.
Hi.. what is the size n spec of the washer? Thanks
The crush washer is 24mm inside diameter and 30mm outside diameter
HI Albes's question.. the oil that you use its semi synthetic our synthetic oil.. Thanks love the videos
Full synthetic 👍
Hi Albe how often do you change the oil? Thanks for the videos.
Usually 3000 miles or 6 months, if I use it hard I'll check how the oil look and if needed I'll do a change.
This is dry sump engine?
No, it's conventional sump from the oil pan, if it was dry sump would have a separate oil reservoir.
Albe's Adv I saw that and i think was dry. But maybe only 2015 model and after made with dry sump engines.
www.google.gr/amp/s/www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2015-bmw-f-800-gs-ar166156.amp.html
Hi Albe, how do you reset the "service" warning ? Thank you.
Unfortunately there are only 2 ways to reset the service warning, 1) have the BMW dealer reset it for you, cost between $30 and $50 or 2) buy a BMW diagnostic tool, like the gs-911, cost between $300 and $400.
Some people told me about the OBDLINK LX and the MOTOSCAN. They say it works and cheaper thar de GS911. Got to try it. Thanks a lot.
I’ll look into it, if it works I’ll make a video out of it 👍🏼