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20/50oil
Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 7:51 pm
by cjvoles
Any one using 20/50 in a r1100s if so what brand do you recommend,thanks
Re: 20/50oil
Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 8:25 pm
by Al
I always used it when I had mine, as long it was the right spec I used whatever was on offer. As long as you change at the right intervals and use quality filters it will be fine, it's an old design, doesn't need hi tech oil.
Al.
Re: 20/50oil
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 4:06 am
by dave the german
Use 20/50 on my 12S cos previous owner used it - use good quality from Opie. All OK up to now
Re: 20/50oil
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 6:52 am
by Britisherspy
I found the mineral stuff burned up easily. Silcolene super 4 lasts well though.
Re: 20/50oil
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 12:14 pm
by dark_knight87
Re: 20/50oil
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 12:36 pm
by Herb
Castrol 20W/50. Its what BMW (used to) recommend, so I go along with that. I don't see much sense trying to save a few quid given the limited miles I do. Annual service, oil and filter, £50ish from Opie. Job done.
Re: 20/50oil
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 7:43 pm
by nab 301
I used Bardahl 20 w 50 for years but in an effort to rationalise oil stocks in a multi bike garage i'm currently using 10w 40 fully synthetic (Eurol brand) and I think it's better then the 20w 50....
Re: 20/50oil
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 8:29 pm
by Crazy Kev
Millers 20/50
Re: 20/50oil
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:37 pm
by bilbob
Chaps...
Might be a stupid question, but should I be using a bike specific oil in my r11s? I'm guessing being dry clutch, normal car stuff would also do?
I have some 15/40 left over from my car, any reason not to use that??
Ta.