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RL Lemke
OK, the 1st 5 are in the postal system. There are supposed to be picked-up by 1 PM.
I included the end of the hex key in case you want to cut a piece to drop into the deep 5mm socket.
The design was built around the 55mm depth from the bottom of the sump drain opening and the bottom of the tight crankcase drain plug.
The extension allows the Snap-On deep extension, which is 42mm long, to easily reach the plug extension.
This should prove to be the foolproof way to remove and reinstall the crankcase drain plug.
With hot oil draining down upon removing the crankcase drain plug, I certainly want a BIG safety margin.
I will be adding a thin length of industrial Velcro around the bottom of the Snap-On socket to give me traction on an oil covered socket. The hook side.
I included the end of the hex key in case you want to cut a piece to drop into the deep 5mm socket.
The design was built around the 55mm depth from the bottom of the sump drain opening and the bottom of the tight crankcase drain plug.
The extension allows the Snap-On deep extension, which is 42mm long, to easily reach the plug extension.
This should prove to be the foolproof way to remove and reinstall the crankcase drain plug.
With hot oil draining down upon removing the crankcase drain plug, I certainly want a BIG safety margin.
I will be adding a thin length of industrial Velcro around the bottom of the Snap-On socket to give me traction on an oil covered socket. The hook side.
RL,
Hello I am new to the BMW bikes, of course I have wanted one for ever!! I am on the Pre-Sale plan. '12 1600GTL Silver arriving next week or week after. I have been reading (studding) the Ash/Castrol break-in method, I wonder to change the oil, can you just remove the oil filter and with the engine run/don't run switch turned to the "don't run"-
hit the starter for a few cycles to pump the remaining oil out? I am worried about losing the second small oil plug in the dry sump. I am familiar with american cars, some japanese bikes to a limited extent, and the german engineering (The Best In The World)
I am least familiar with.
I just thought I would ask you, and anyone with experience working on these great bikes.
Thank you for your time. Stan803
Hello I am new to the BMW bikes, of course I have wanted one for ever!! I am on the Pre-Sale plan. '12 1600GTL Silver arriving next week or week after. I have been reading (studding) the Ash/Castrol break-in method, I wonder to change the oil, can you just remove the oil filter and with the engine run/don't run switch turned to the "don't run"-
hit the starter for a few cycles to pump the remaining oil out? I am worried about losing the second small oil plug in the dry sump. I am familiar with american cars, some japanese bikes to a limited extent, and the german engineering (The Best In The World)
I am least familiar with.
I just thought I would ask you, and anyone with experience working on these great bikes.
Thank you for your time. Stan803
I would follow the manual changing the oil. Drain the hot oil from the sump, then crankcase. Pumping the oil from the engine has too many pitfalls.
OK, here's the deal. The 1st 5 sent out really were rushed to production. I want to get a bit of feedback before I make the rest of them.
If there is interference between the bottom of the extension and the top of the magnet on the sump drain, it will only be a mm or two.
I may drain the new Amsoil from my bike to confirm the measurements myself.
Let me talk to GT1 to see if he can get his oil changed tomorrow before I decide on the next production. I'll prepare to drain mine tonight.
One of the key issues is the choice of deep 5mm sockets. The Snap-On has a 42mm reach. That gives a lot of flexibility. I made the extension as long as possible to accommodate shorter socket extensions.
If there is interference between the bottom of the extension and the top of the magnet on the sump drain, it will only be a mm or two.
I may drain the new Amsoil from my bike to confirm the measurements myself.
Let me talk to GT1 to see if he can get his oil changed tomorrow before I decide on the next production. I'll prepare to drain mine tonight.
One of the key issues is the choice of deep 5mm sockets. The Snap-On has a 42mm reach. That gives a lot of flexibility. I made the extension as long as possible to accommodate shorter socket extensions.
RL, since my new bike is not in yet, (I'm told "any day") it might be a few days before I can try the new plug out. Looks to me like the only possible mod would be to possible cut the bottom of the hex going into the plug a few mm. Easy enough to do in the field. I do plan to take the modified plug with me to my local dealer for the first fluid change. It will be interesting to get their reaction. They are pretty open minded.
Today & tomorrow are the delivery days for the 1st 5. GT1 has his in hand already. He will change his oil Tuesday.
RL:
I received the Drain Plug Tool, Thank you very much. I am going to recommend you for the "BMW 1600 Delivery Manager" position. Anyone that can invent, design, produce and ship in about a week deserves a promotion. No one at BMW seems to know how to manage delivery schedules so I thought they could use someone who knows how to "git her done":k16: PS: If I only had a bike, I could try your drain plug tool.
I received the Drain Plug Tool, Thank you very much. I am going to recommend you for the "BMW 1600 Delivery Manager" position. Anyone that can invent, design, produce and ship in about a week deserves a promotion. No one at BMW seems to know how to manage delivery schedules so I thought they could use someone who knows how to "git her done":k16: PS: If I only had a bike, I could try your drain plug tool.
I'm going to remake the 1st 5 and send them out. The shaft length needs to be 20mm.
All the modified crankcase plugs will now be made and sent out.
I'm getting some nuts to protect the threads during the welding process.
All the modified crankcase plugs will now be made and sent out.
I'm getting some nuts to protect the threads during the welding process.
RL, may I order one and pick it up locally? Could pay you in cash and avoid the PayPal fees on your end.
Since I want the generation II K16GT I haven't even ordered my bike yet! I'm just a tool junkie and would like to have one in my possession.
No hurry at all. Would prefer to wait until you've made all the various tweaks.
As the other guys have said, really appreciate you PMing this from design to shipping. Most impressive. :clap:
Since I want the generation II K16GT I haven't even ordered my bike yet! I'm just a tool junkie and would like to have one in my possession.
No hurry at all. Would prefer to wait until you've made all the various tweaks.
As the other guys have said, really appreciate you PMing this from design to shipping. Most impressive. :clap:
OK, 25 plugs are at the welder. They say they will have them completed by tomorrow AM.
I included some nuts to protect the threads while they weld and turn in the lathe.
The 1st 5 will be replaced when they all go out tomorrow.
I drained the Amsoil from my bike this morning at 4. Still 95 in the garage.
Even though it is much easier to drain cold oil, there was great concern about losing the crankcase drain plug from the top of the 5mm hex key.
I'm anxious to be able to use this modified plug myself.
Bottom line is that everyone should have the latest model of plug by Friday or Saturday. Priority Mail to your door.
I included some nuts to protect the threads while they weld and turn in the lathe.
The 1st 5 will be replaced when they all go out tomorrow.
I drained the Amsoil from my bike this morning at 4. Still 95 in the garage.
Even though it is much easier to drain cold oil, there was great concern about losing the crankcase drain plug from the top of the 5mm hex key.
I'm anxious to be able to use this modified plug myself.
Bottom line is that everyone should have the latest model of plug by Friday or Saturday. Priority Mail to your door.
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