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MAHLE makes the OEM BMW oil filters

I have had several different models leak oil on cars and bikes. They have said in the past that the problems were solved and then had issues again. I simply won't trust that it won't happen again - it is, in my opinion, too dangerous to risk it on a motorcycle especially when other filters are...

If you should choose to use K&N oil filters - do not use the built in nut to tighten a new filter on. The nut is designed to remove the filter only. As I stated before - I will no longer use K&N oil filters due to having issues with different filters leaking oil from the welds holding the...

I connected the topcase electrical to a HEX EZCan - this way I have it programmed for a brake light, turn signals and can set the brake light to act as a running light as well. The brake light settings in the EZCan has various settings to strobe the brake light when stopping etc. I also used...

No there are no clearance issues opening the side cases.

It looks fine and matches well - If the sun was reflecting on it you may be able to tell the difference as the BMW paint has some metal flake in it. You would have to be looking for the difference to even tell. The GIVI box is mostly flat black with painted inserts on the sides. One could...

Here are some pictures. I made the 1/4" aluminum plate that I. mounted to the BMW carrier using 8mm countersunk screws and then mounted the GIVI mounting plate on top of the aluminum plate using the Givi slotted square washers provided with the GIVI mount. I ordered an extra set of these...

There have been a couple of cases of the plastic fitting on the fuel pump cracking. Usually this is caused when the fuel tank is removed or propped up.

A dremel would be difficult - maybe using a disc sander with a fine disc. Do you have a small machine shop nearby? You could take the picture with you of the machined cover and ask them if they could mill off the ribs on the cover. I have a mill and a lathe in my garage I'd be hesitant to try...

I will be home on Friday night and will try and get you a picture of my mounting.

I used the Givi 251 mount and I ordered extra mount washers and bolts. I made a 1/4 inch aluminum plate that I bolted to the top of the BMW rack with spacers so the plate just rested on top of the rack. I used 8 Givi slotted washers and bolts to mount the GIVi mount to the aluminum plate. It is...

It is a Harley backpad I ordered off of Ebay. I had to drill mounting holes to fit in the GIVI case.

For me it is not worth the risk using them on a motorcycle.

You can buy the MAHLE OC-306 filters on Rock Auto for $8.56 These are also used on the BMW I3 gas/electric auto...

I am very cautious about using K&N filters anymore. Over the last 5 years I have had 4 different K&N filters on both cars and motorcycles develop pinhole leaks where the removal nut is welded to the filter body. These leaks developed a little while after installing the filters. On one bike...

I do not remember the length of the bolts. I believe they are a 10mm x 1.5 thread though. I found stainless steel bolts that fit at my local Ace Hardware. It is not to hard to figure out the length you will need when you get the rack.

I have seen quite a few older BMWs with the mirror mounted to the headlight shell mounts. I'm not sure if you have enough room to put them in behind you windshield mounts though.

Yes that is the case rack I used. I made a top plate out of 1/4" aluminum plate that I bolted with spacers to the top of the carrier and mounted the GIVI mounting plate to that plate. I much preferred the OEM case mount vs the aftermarket Chinese made mounts that are made out of aluminum...

Aliexpress is now selling these larger turn signal switch buttons - I just bought one - about 13.50 USD - there are a lot of them listed, some much cheaper than others - watch out for the shipping charges - the one I ordered had shipping included but others had as much as 40.00 shipping...

ASC - Automated Stability Control There are times when the ASC will interfere with the throttle control. For instance - if you were riding on a dirt or gravel road and encountered a washboard surface or deep gravel, the ASC can actually cut the throttle enough that the bike can barely move. I...