tallman Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 OK, I didn't save it last time. I've searched to no avail. Read the entire R parts archive (sure hope I didn't miss it ) thread. Need the parts numbers and sources for the alternative oil filter wrench(s). 1. pre hex head (R/K) 2. anyone found one for the hexheads? TIA Link to comment
keithb Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Tim You can get the pre-hexhead filter wrench at any BMW dealer for about $15. The hexhead filter wrench can be purchased from Motobins in the UK for $20US(www.motobins.co.uk). Jesse Luggage also sells one for $35. The email address is www.jesseluggage.com Here is another option for you Ilium Works(www.iliumworks.com) Cost is $32.95 for the hexhead oil filter wrench. I am pretty sure Bobs BMW sells it for $19.95. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 OK, I didn't save it last time. I've searched to no avail. Read the entire R parts archive (sure hope I didn't miss it ) thread. Need the parts numbers and sources for the alternative oil filter wrench(s). 1. pre hex head (R/K) 2. anyone found one for the hexheads? TIA Pre hex-head: go to an auto parts store, find a Mobil1 M1-102 filter, which is what fits oilhead engines. Now find the filter wrench that fits that filter. Buy it. Works on BMW filters. Hexhead? Sorry, can't help. Link to comment
keithb Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Kragen Auto Parts sells the Mobil 1, M1-102 filter here in SoCal. Link to comment
1hawkrider Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I got the Illium works wrench for my R12ST. It works great; highly recomended. Link to comment
NoHeat Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 For the oilhead OEM filter: Leslie recommended the Fram Type B wrench sold at AutoZone. Killer also recommended it. I bought it, and I was pleased. Unlike Fram filters, this Fram-labeled product is good. Don't recall the exact price, but I think it was in the $3 - $4 range. It's metal, and it fits on a 3/8 socket wrench. There's also a post by No_Twilight recommending a plastic Napa wrench for $4.50. If you can't find those products, you can narrow the possibilities while in a store by looking for the number 14 somewhere on the wrench package. The OEM filter has 14 flutes. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Got mine from Motobins in the UK. Very fast delivery - ordered online Tuesday evening; it was in my mailbox Monday morning. Link to comment
RussL Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 The wrench from Jesse Luggage will also fit K bikes. Link to comment
tomk99r11 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 If you don't have enough advice so far, here's a suggestion. Take your oil filter to a place like Advanced Auto Parts and see which one of the many they carry will fit the filter! Works like magic to identify which one to buy. Link to comment
tallman Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thanks, I've had my wrench (BMW) for years.. Was looking for a co-worker who just bought an 87 K bike. He was looking for an inexpensive wrench alternative and now he's got one. Link to comment
Merlinpedaler Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Pre hex head, Carquest STL 54760. Fits 76mm with 14 flutes, $6-7 for metal tool. Nice fit with $6 Bosch 3330. Link to comment
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