Had the R1100S for a couple weeks now and all going well - still grinning!
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Looking for feedback on best oils for engine/gearbox/rear wheel drive.
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Cheers guys,
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Herb wrote:When it comes to oil changes, I do something quite radical. I read the manual and use the spec / grade (though not necessarily the brand) recommended by the manufacturer after thousands of hours of testing and development. Do this and you won't go far wrong.
Alternately you could ask the opinion of random people on the internet. I can see why it makes sense to trust the opinion of an accountant or a truck driver based on a sample size of one bike, rather than the people who developed and manufactured the bike in the first place!
stevesilver wrote:Herb wrote:When it comes to oil changes, I do something quite radical. I read the manual and use the spec / grade (though not necessarily the brand) recommended by the manufacturer after thousands of hours of testing and development. Do this and you won't go far wrong.
Alternately you could ask the opinion of random people on the internet. I can see why it makes sense to trust the opinion of an accountant or a truck driver based on a sample size of one bike, rather than the people who developed and manufactured the bike in the first place!
Herb, some say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.....
I on the other hand think its ducking hilarious........
Steve1966 wrote:thanks for the insight Herb, never though of that - oh, hang on.....
I was more asking for experienced feedback from the group as to brand preferences and why.
Steve1966 wrote:thanks for the insight Herb, never though of that - oh, hang on.....
I was more asking for experienced feedback from the group as to brand preferences and why.
Wot he sed !!Herb wrote:When it comes to oil changes, I do something quite radical. I read the manual and use the spec / grade (though not necessarily the brand) recommended by the manufacturer after thousands of hours of testing and development. Do this and you won't go far wrong.
Alternately you could ask the opinion of random people on the internet. I can see why it makes sense to trust the opinion of an accountant or a truck driver based on a sample size of one bike, rather than the people who developed and manufactured the bike in the first place!
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