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Lastly, please ensure you dispose of your used chemicals, oils and fuels in an environmentally responsible manner. Most Auto Parts stores and service stations will accept used oil and lubricants, tires and batteries, please check for your local availability.
For proper disposal of waste fluid please refer to this link to find approved recycling centers in your area http://earth911.com/ - special thanks to Ted for providing the link.
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Specifics:
- Bike shown is a 2009 R1200RT
NOTE – please ensure you dispose of your used chemicals, oils and fuels in an environmentally responsible manner.
This procedure will generate approximately 0.25 liter (quart) of waste gear oil.
Please note that on model year 2009 BMW has changed the process by which to refill the rear drive.
On this model year it is not required that the speed sensor be removed.
Please reference the first part of this DIY (link below) to remove the rear wheel and relocate the muffler.
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35072
This information was provided my Mike S - many thanks
