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Post by Cafe Racer on Oct 10, 2009 21:54:22 GMT
all bikes are different and require different oil's. i beleive if you follow what is recommended in the workshop manual is the best thing to do. in my case on an aprilia rsv it should be 15w50 semi synthetic and changed at least every 3,500 miles using a good filter ie. k&n high flow.
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Post by David on Apr 19, 2010 14:38:54 GMT
Due to a rise in cost of 36% for 4 litres and 50% for 1 litre top up of HG fully synthetic oil I have decided to use HG mineral oil which has remained at the same price of £5 per litre.
HG semi-synthetic has also risen in price by 43% for 4 litres and 50% for 1 litre top up.
Have you noticed any increase in the cost of the oil which you or whoever services your bike uses?
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Post by alanz955 on Apr 19, 2010 14:47:53 GMT
i just use sum old chip pan oil with a bit of sawdust in it...works ok for my Triumph!!
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Post by JP on Apr 19, 2010 14:50:01 GMT
I service me own bikes, waste of money giving it too some garage. they only let there apprentice do it! I use Castrol GPS, the red stuff. i think its great. price hasnt changed either  |
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Post by David on Apr 19, 2010 15:33:37 GMT
+1 for (Kwaker)Steve who collected an oil filter for me.
I'm now sorted to continue changing my oil and filter every 3K miles.
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Post by titus on Apr 19, 2010 17:07:05 GMT
Motul 5100 4T and change it every 2K.
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Post by Lee on Apr 19, 2010 20:25:54 GMT
Motul 5100 4T and change it every 2K. Once every decade then ?   (Just getting you back Kev for all your quips at me)  |
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Post by battleaxe on Apr 20, 2010 9:10:07 GMT
I have used Halfrauds semi for years, in birds and now in the 1400, change oil and filter every 3000 miles no problem, it comes in 5 lt. cans and with my trade card works out cheaper in the long run as it's 3-4 changes over a 8 month summer ? I hope
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Post by titus on Apr 20, 2010 17:09:30 GMT
I'll get you after school Soapy !!!!
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Post by David on May 26, 2010 20:04:08 GMT
I have decided to use HG mineral oil. Having covered a fair few miles last weekend, most of which were ridden "progressively" (with high ambient temperatures), I am happy to report that the HG 20W - 50 mineral oil seems to be doing a good job. No topping up required and the motor is still intact!  |
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Post by burger on May 27, 2010 8:21:21 GMT
No Fully Sunthetic in Wet Clutches, learnt that racing, it makes clutchs slip like a wet wish under heat. Semi all the way, thats the way the girls like it |
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Post by jacknlynda on May 27, 2010 19:18:50 GMT
just use the same stuff i put in the car, get it from my mechanic neighbour, and he had a spare filter last time too .. after all its a 20 yr old bike , i think it would run on vege oil after a few parmo's had been cooked in it ,lol
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Post by David on Oct 3, 2010 20:48:05 GMT
Have just sent this e-mail to BMW Customer Services:-
"I have recently purchased a new R1200RTSE which has now had it's 600 mile running in service.
The running in oil has been replaced with Castrol Fully Synthetic Power1 Racing SAE 10W-50 specification JASO MA-2 / API SL.
The BMW Rider's Manual recommends that oil of specification JASO MA / API SF or better is acceptable.
Please can you confirm whether or not, using a Fully Synthetic SAE 10W-50 Motorcycle Oil with a specification of JASO MA / API SG not manufactured by Castrol would be acceptable and up hold any potential Warranty claims should a problem arise with the engine."
The reply should be interesting.
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Post by greenman on Oct 3, 2010 20:59:22 GMT
Have just sent this e-mail to BMW Customer Services:-"I have recently purchased a new R1200RTSE which has now had it's 600 mile running in service. The running in oil has been replaced with Castrol Fully Synthetic Power1 Racing SAE 10W-50 specification JASO MA-2 / API SL. The BMW Rider's Manual recommends that oil of specification JASO MA / API SF or better is acceptable. Please can you confirm whether or not, using a Fully Synthetic SAE 10W-50 Motorcycle Oil with a specification of JASO MA / API SG not manufactured by Castrol would be acceptable and up hold any potential Warranty claims should a problem arise with the engine."DONT BMW RUN ON TRACTOR OIL The reply should be interesting. |
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Post by paulthehead on Oct 4, 2010 19:47:30 GMT
halfords semi synthentic (trade card) with genuine filter, changed as per service schedule. for some reason honda do not recommend fully synthentic in blackbirds.
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Post by David on Oct 7, 2010 22:29:14 GMT
Spoke to BMW Customer Services today, I was told I will get an e-mail tomorrow, will keep thread updated.
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Post by David on Oct 11, 2010 21:37:15 GMT
Here's the reply from BMW:-
"Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding your BMW R1200 RTSE.
The network of Motorrad Approved Dealerships in the UK are our customer facing technical representatives. I would recommend that you contact the Service Department at your local Motorrad Dealership, who will be best placed to answer your query."
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Post by gipsykev on Oct 11, 2010 21:39:51 GMT
Here's the reply from BMW:-"Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding your BMW R1200 RTSE. The network of Motorrad Approved Dealerships in the UK are our customer facing technical representatives. I would recommend that you contact the Service Department at your local Motorrad Dealership, who will be best placed to answer your query." .......... so you spend a shed load of cash of the best quality machine money can buy and there customer services give you a responce like that! mmmmmmmmmm perhaps thats one the mcn david !!! i think thats shoddy of them |
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Post by vtrsimo on Oct 24, 2010 17:28:59 GMT
Stick to whats recomended I say. Most Honda's need semi synthetic as the clutches slip with fully synthetic.
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Post by David on Oct 2, 2013 14:36:04 GMT
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