bike MOT today and obviously passed.
Decide to start the 24k service today
Just changed the oil and filter.
Used motul 7100 and hi-flo filter
On draining the oil which i believe is dealer castrol stuff. This oil was like water, i have never known engine oil so piss weak. It was not fully black but almost.
The motul 7100 oil was noticeably thicker, the oil filter when comparing to the original bmw filter were virtually identical and clean inside once the oil was removed.
Took the bike for a quick 2 mile spin without my helmet on to listen to the engine and I am convinced it is quieter with motul 7100.
Going to use motul 7100 from now on.
Also changed the gear oil.
Used motul 75w90 which was also thicker.
Cannot understand why BMW in their design use a hex and a torx to fill and drain. Why not use the same type?
Next weekend is to check clearances, change air filter and plugs. Then off to mikeyboys in Oct to have some tyres fitted. The beast will be good for next year.
What I must do is NOT test ride the new BMW
Decide to start the 24k service today
Just changed the oil and filter.
Used motul 7100 and hi-flo filter
On draining the oil which i believe is dealer castrol stuff. This oil was like water, i have never known engine oil so piss weak. It was not fully black but almost.
The motul 7100 oil was noticeably thicker, the oil filter when comparing to the original bmw filter were virtually identical and clean inside once the oil was removed.
Took the bike for a quick 2 mile spin without my helmet on to listen to the engine and I am convinced it is quieter with motul 7100.
Going to use motul 7100 from now on.
Also changed the gear oil.
Used motul 75w90 which was also thicker.
Cannot understand why BMW in their design use a hex and a torx to fill and drain. Why not use the same type?
Next weekend is to check clearances, change air filter and plugs. Then off to mikeyboys in Oct to have some tyres fitted. The beast will be good for next year.
What I must do is NOT test ride the new BMW
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