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RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:06 pm
by David.
MAX BMW Garage R1200RT Air Filter Replacement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLXZ6AFTeXA
(Only need to remove the RHS Panels).
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:41 pm
by beemerbaz
[emoji106] Max BMW do some good videos, helped me in the past.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:57 pm
by David.
Checked the Air Filter whilst the panels were off, although the Service Interval is every 12,000 miles, the Filter was quite dirty after just over 3 years & 6,860 miles.
Decided to replace the Filter as they are not that expensive.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:24 pm
by David.
DaygloDavid wrote:Decided to replace the Filter as they are not that expensive.
A BMW Air Filter costs £19.75, OPIE Oils do one for £10.99 + £2.75 P&P,
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-89201-mahle ... -part.aspx,
a saving of £6.01, I know where I'll be buying my next one from.
The BMW Part No. is 13.71.7.706.414, this checks out with the MAHLE No. of LX 984/5.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 1:03 pm
by Catfunt
Two Hi-flo HFA7914 air filters for £19. I change them annually
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 3:45 pm
by David.
Have used Hiflo Air Filters on my XJ650.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 12:15 pm
by Sullivj
I got two for £20.14 (with free delivery) from Amazon.
Exactly the same as the original BMW one, albeit cheaper. Thanks for the tip David.
My bike has only done 5,000 miles, but as you can see, it was quite dirty.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 1:22 pm
by David.
Sullivj wrote:Exactly the same as the original BMW one, albeit cheaper.
It can't be the same, hasn't got BMW on it and it's half the price.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 9:08 pm
by simbo
I put a Mahle filter in mine when I serviced it over winter, It had a MWR one in it when I bought the bike.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 10:21 pm
by Sullivj
That MWR one looks a little odd. Not seen one like that before.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:12 pm
by David.
I'm looking to purchase either a Mahle LX984/5 or Hi-flo HFA7914 air filter, can anyone recommend a supplier, (I don't use ebay).
Found this HFA7914 on Amazon,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/B%C3%9CSE-HFA7 ... ds=hfa7914
Have ordered two Hi-flo HFA7914 air filters for less than the price of one from BMW (£22.92).
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:08 am
by David.
David. wrote:Have ordered two Hi-flo HFA7914 air filters for less than the price of one from BMW (£22.92).
The two air filters arrived today, how's that for next day delivery.
This is what it says on the box,
"Hi-flo air filters are specifically designed to be a direct replacement for the OE filter.
To maintain your motorcycle's peak performance it is advisable to replace your air filter regularly, preferably at the same time you change your oil filter."
The BMW service interval is every 12,000 miles, based on the above, plus from experience & cost, I'll change the air filter around every 6,000 miles.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:10 pm
by David.
David. wrote:"To maintain your motorcycle's peak performance it is advisable to replace your air filter regularly, preferably at the same time you change your oil filter."
The BMW service interval is every 12,000 miles, based on the above, plus from experience & cost, I'll change the air filter around every 6,000 miles.
Once again, the air filter has been changed after 6,000 miles.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:13 pm
by David.
David. wrote:Have ordered two Hi-flo HFA7914 air filters for less than the price of one from BMW (£22.92).
It gets even better, found a new supplier, can get a HFA7914 air filter for £5.93, that's nearly 75% cheaper than a BMW one.
Re: RT (Twin Cam) - Air Filter Replacement
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:38 pm
by Sullivj
Good find David. Where's that?
