Yes, its true. 3/4-16 thread. The filter fits R1100RT also. Its longer than the BMW one for the camhead. I think the BMW part # for the oilhead is a direct cross. Drain back valve is there, but does not matter, the filter can't drain.
I order parts all day long, so asking for a 1348 while I am on the phone makes it real easy. Its less about money and more about convenience.
Clean Oil, Clean air and Clean fuel. That is all it takes.
David
Edit: I just went to napa and plugged in the 1100 oil filter #. It came up PS7936 filter with a 3/4-16 thread. I have been through this a few times. That is the thread.
roger l wrote:I looked on the NAPA filter web page and I see the NAPA 1348 oil filter has a 3/4-16 internal thread. Are you sure that this fits the R1200R? I find it hard to believe BMW put a 3/4-16 thread for the oil filter stud.
Dr. Strangelove wrote:
What about nylons and a Hershey bar?
WOW How old are you????
Don't tell me you rode a Harley WLA-45 across the sands of Normandy or was it a BMW R75 sidecar rig through Poland toward Moscow. (You young guys can look those bikes up)
Some say that the bike is a Zundapp. I have no idea, but the picture seemed apt...
Kevin Huddy
Intrepid Incompetent
Canyon Creek, MT
Team Pterodactyl Montana Outpost
At that time there was no big difference betveen Zundapp and BMW.The concept is very similar on both boxers.By years passing Zundapp gone for ever BMW staing for ever.Today,BMW in cars and motorcicles is one of world leaders.Please correct me if I am wrong.
With a little research I found a Mahle filter that fits both my R1100S and my R1200R and my Toyota Tacoma. Yes, the filter is a bit longer than stock. Yes there is a, IMHO, statistically insignificant chance that a rock may puncture the filter housing, I'm willing to take that chance. OTOH a longer filter offers more filter media area and therefore more filtering. You can choose whatever filter you want. Somewhere I saw words to the effect that Mahle is or has been an OEM supplier to BMW. Here is the info.
sandycruz wrote:With a little research I found a Mahle filter that fits both my R1100S and my R1200R and my Toyota Tacoma. Yes, the filter is a bit longer than stock. Yes there is a, IMHO, statistically insignificant chance that a rock may puncture the filter housing, I'm willing to take that chance.
It's only statistically insignificant if it hasn't happened to you. For me - it's 100%... (and I don't want to repeat it.) If you're running a longer filter that protrudes out of the engine casting - a GS bash-pan might be a good investment in safety.
Don Eilenberger - NJ Shore
2012 R1200R - I love this bike!
(You young guys can look those bikes up)
