This OEM BMW one might be a good candidate. Part # 71607696117.

 

I was like, that's kind of cool...but not that cool

 

Mine - AC Schnitzer toolless

 

It has to be the Option 719 Storm oil cap. Matches my other Storm items.

 

I swapped the OE plastic affair with a combined cap/oil temp gauge thingy off ebay........so now it does two jobs for the price of one......or three jobs if you consider it looks better than the stock cap as well.

If that's not your bag....there are also these caps for a measly £10, in addition to the suggestions already posted above. >>

Pardon our interruption...

 

This maybe: https://www.ninetowners.com/threads/oil-temperature-gauge-purchase.96778/#replies

 

Yeah, that's the hammer @Norbi......though mine is black.

I've just been perusing the bay......and found loads of different oil caps.......some are anti-tamper/theftproof, which is always a nice 'mind at ease' feature if the bike is ever left/parked anywhere out of sight.

 

Yep. Mine is also the same as Norbi's in that it's silver. LOL at myself as much as I hate changing anything that just adds weight I thought it was cool and utilitarian. Or at least that's what I tell myself.

 

I bought a basic and cheap Chinese made alloy cap on eBay that uses a 6mm hex wrench to tighten and loosen. It came with an o-ring, which I've replaced once. They run $9 to $10 USD. It was originally black - and the inside still is - but the outside has gradually faded to a cool, vintage looking brown.

 

Common phenomena with cheap Chinese black anodized parts is it turns copper color when exposed to heat or sunlight for a long time. Red also fades easily. Other colors are ok.

 

I am not looking for the gauge though... but thanks for the link @Norbi

 

I had the Rizoma one for a while before I powder coated the covers black ...

 

Black OEM works with black covers

 

I really want to do that to my covers. But am no mechanic.

 

I think I am going for the option 719, it uses the same tool as original...

and good excuse to go to the dealership!

 

Do you need an excuse?

 

Went for the "Option 719", they could have made it such that the text would be in line with the bike,... damn that CDO...

 

they could have made it such that the text would be in line with the bike

Bob.......the only thing for it now is to............only ride around right hand bends at a peg scraping 45 degree angle!!!

 

Damn! That is SO against all BMW branding rules. You know that you’ll never see any other than straight up BMW logos on exhibition cars, right? It can cost you the job at BMW if you were the poor dude in charge. 😂

 

Wunderlich sells some for bout 90AUD in titanium...check out their local site(Usa/De).

 

I'd say it's a users fault on alignement. Just try to start in a different tread when screwing in.
...........and be aware of this from web:

Pay attention to the orientation:
The oil cap often has a small vent hole or recess.
This must be oriented so that it faces the engine when the cap is put on.
This is important for the vent to work.

 

Sorry, Thomas, no matter how hard I try, my "OPT ION 719" cap only offers ONE position.

 

I will have to see if that is indeed the case....