E: 30/04 - Win a Copy of Adventure Motorcycling by Robert Wicks

Rock_Chick_Bird · 21 April 2008 at 5:16PM

This is a monthly comp until Feb 2009, so I will post on the regular comps board too

http://www.adventurebiketours.co.uk/pages/GS_Experiences.htm

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Win a book this month - Question for April 2008
1. What is the correct oil type for the BMW 1200 GS recommended by BMW Motorad UK?
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Youngski · 21 April 2008 at 8:17PM

There's a lot of information on this page http://www.adventurebiketours.co.uk/pages/bmw_adventure.html
but I think the answer is:
So - the OFFICIAL BMW LINE appears to be that the correct oil to use is: CASTROL GP 20/50 'the thick red stuff'
Basically what BMW advise in their service book - but many dealers appear not to addear to themselves . . . . emmm oil company deals!!??
With 6000 mile oil changes there is no benefit in using more expensive synthetic oil + the thicker 20/50 suits the GS at higher temperatures
more common now in the UK & usual on the continent.
These engines are good, as are most oils nowadays - & truth is that semi synthetic is mainly mineral based anyway - BUT USUALLY a thinner oil better suited to moderate temperature ranges. Again as per the BMW handbook 20/40 is ok around the 0 degree range, whereas 20/50 will take you to 20 degrees.
Finally, on the issue of high oil consumption on the GS boxer engines; both 1150 GS & 1200 GS:
Some riders have reported using 1 litre per 1000 miles - that's a lot of oil to carry on your tour!
Correctly, well run in GS's using Castrol GP 20/50

from new have reported using 1 litre per 6000 miles or less.
YOU CHOOSE!

Good luck everyone!

E: 30/04 - Win a Copy of Adventure Motorcycling by Robert Wicks

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