Changing the gearbox oil on a BMW R1200GS is an important maintenance job that is quite realistic for a home mechanic. In this video I show you step by step how I drain and refill the gearbox oil on my R1200GS.

I'll show the drain and filler locations, the tools required, how I refill the gearbox and the checks I make before putting the motorcycle back on the road.

🏍️ MOTORCYCLE SHOWN
BMW R1200GS

🔧 IN THIS VIDEO
✅ Locating the gearbox drain and filler plugs
✅ Safely draining the old gearbox oil
✅ Inspecting what comes out
✅ Refilling the gearbox correctly
✅ Correct use of a torque wrench
✅ Final leak and level checks

⚠️ IMPORTANT
Keep the motorcycle stable while working. Use the correct gearbox oil specification and quantity for your exact model and year. Always verify torque values and fluid specifications with the official BMW service information when in doubt.


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