rickyxsara
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My 2010 has 2900 miles as has never been topped up yet.
2 Litres of oil in 200 miles!!!
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running biker
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Same here 2300 not used a drop yet
veefour
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I've never topped mine up either and it's on about 2.5k. Mind you it siezed yesterday...... 
So daft question then - if you have whichever pack it is that does the oil level check, why bother with the somewhat complicated manual process? Is the computer check not good enough or is it that those doing the manual check just don't have the option?
So daft question then - if you have whichever pack it is that does the oil level check, why bother with the somewhat complicated manual process? Is the computer check not good enough or is it that those doing the manual check just don't have the option?
my 2010 used 1/2 litre in the first few hundred miles leading up to the first service and hardly a drop since. The running in process seems to increase the oil consumption but when you revert to normal usage it should be fine 
Larne
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Having just had the 600 miles service done on my new R1200GS I can confirm that my oil had dropped to halfway down the sight glass by that point. To be honest I was quite pleased with it only having used such a small amount of oil during the first part of running in.
You also need to remember to check when the bike is hot (but after it has had time to drain back into the sump) as otherwise you get a false (lower I think) reading.
You also need to remember to check when the bike is hot (but after it has had time to drain back into the sump) as otherwise you get a false (lower I think) reading.
Don't panic
I always find that if you fill it to the top of the sight glass it will drink to halfway down then stop! Strange but true. I just fill it to 1/2 way now and leave it there.
26000 on my late 08 GSA and it's always done it that way. Only ever drank more on a rather heavily laden Alpine blast
Relax and ride it, it'll be OK
Roger
I always find that if you fill it to the top of the sight glass it will drink to halfway down then stop! Strange but true. I just fill it to 1/2 way now and leave it there.
26000 on my late 08 GSA and it's always done it that way. Only ever drank more on a rather heavily laden Alpine blast
Relax and ride it, it'll be OK
Roger
This site covers all GS's but this section is about the 1100 boxer. Yes the engine is different but there is still some valid information covered.
After you follow the link, scroll down to Oil Level
http://micapeak.com/bmw/gs/gs_tel2.html#oillevel
After you follow the link, scroll down to Oil Level
http://micapeak.com/bmw/gs/gs_tel2.html#oillevel
Balders1450
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velofelo29
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Lets get back to Dipsticks
It would be a good idea if Bm and a lot more binned these stupid cheap sightglasses and re-invented the dipstick. I am aware even a dipstick can give a false reading but ask me which system I prefer and the dipstick wins hands down. Don't suppose it will ever happen though because it will be seen as "old hat" and will probably cost 10 pence more per bike
It would be a good idea if Bm and a lot more binned these stupid cheap sightglasses and re-invented the dipstick. I am aware even a dipstick can give a false reading but ask me which system I prefer and the dipstick wins hands down. Don't suppose it will ever happen though because it will be seen as "old hat" and will probably cost 10 pence more per bike
mark2jag
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I think its entirley reasonable to blame someone else for this, QUOTE]
Absolutely yes, entirEly,
DavidJames
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Says it all really.
mark2jag
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Does it really????? How very strange!!!. Couldn't read manual as was at work, manual was at home. If I'd had it would definitely have read it. Subject closed I think... Dont you!
Says it all really.
Should get it back tomorrow hopefully, sort of miss not being out on it
littleredrooster
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Sorry - what is "stupid and cheap" about a sight-glass? Seems to be a be an advance over dipsticks, IMO.
littleredrooster
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No - I think you'll find that this section covers the R1200GS......
littleredrooster
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I think its entirley reasonable to blame someone else for this, QUOTE]
Absolutely yes, entirEly,
Mark2jag - you need to get a grip on replying to threads with a quote; it makes your posts unreadable.
Kremmen
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Whist the engine is bedding in some oil usage is perfectly normal.
But the use of synthetic oil during the bedding process i believe is wrong... surely the whole point of this bedding process is to allow the mating surface to properly bed.
One of the main benefits of synthetic oil over mineral is improved lubrication properties.... surely then during the first few thousand miles mineral oils should only be used.
On the 1200 MG sport i used to have, exactly the same oil policy is used.... and that is why with 2000 miles on the clock the oil consumption wasn't reducing, so the dealer replaced the Motul 10 - 60 synthetic with mineral..
After a further 500mls the consumption was zero.
I know there is strong feeling on this site with both the synthetic & mineral oil camps strongly opinionated ..for me at the 600 service i supplied mineral oil to the dealer.
But the use of synthetic oil during the bedding process i believe is wrong... surely the whole point of this bedding process is to allow the mating surface to properly bed.
One of the main benefits of synthetic oil over mineral is improved lubrication properties.... surely then during the first few thousand miles mineral oils should only be used.
On the 1200 MG sport i used to have, exactly the same oil policy is used.... and that is why with 2000 miles on the clock the oil consumption wasn't reducing, so the dealer replaced the Motul 10 - 60 synthetic with mineral..
After a further 500mls the consumption was zero.
I know there is strong feeling on this site with both the synthetic & mineral oil camps strongly opinionated ..for me at the 600 service i supplied mineral oil to the dealer.
david a hall
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I think its entirley reasonable to blame someone else for this, QUOTE]
Absolutely yes, entirEly,
Oh Marc have i made a spelling mistakeI might have to take the lap top back to Pc World and get them to look at it
velofelo29
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Each to his own
An earlier reply picks me up for stating that sightglasses are "stupid and cheap". Clearly we are each entitled to our own opinion, possibly the words I should have used are " impracticable and cheap". My experience of sightglasses is that it is difficult to see the oil level in poor light conditions. That is bad enough when the glass is new, even more difficult once the oil has stained the inner surface over time. A dipstick can be removed to a place of light to be checked, not possible with a sightglass. I would consider that this thread would not exist if the above machine had been fitted with a dipstick.
I don't think it's a good design when I have to get down on my knees, rub road muck of the glass and then look at it three times to see if I got it right, and from time to time go for a torch to get enough light to see the actual level. All probably fine in a well lit garage but not so fine on a dark winters day in poor light. Sightglasses are a by-product of cheap industrial lawnmower engines and their like, and in my opinion have no place on a Gs.
An earlier reply picks me up for stating that sightglasses are "stupid and cheap". Clearly we are each entitled to our own opinion, possibly the words I should have used are " impracticable and cheap". My experience of sightglasses is that it is difficult to see the oil level in poor light conditions. That is bad enough when the glass is new, even more difficult once the oil has stained the inner surface over time. A dipstick can be removed to a place of light to be checked, not possible with a sightglass. I would consider that this thread would not exist if the above machine had been fitted with a dipstick.
I don't think it's a good design when I have to get down on my knees, rub road muck of the glass and then look at it three times to see if I got it right, and from time to time go for a torch to get enough light to see the actual level. All probably fine in a well lit garage but not so fine on a dark winters day in poor light. Sightglasses are a by-product of cheap industrial lawnmower engines and their like, and in my opinion have no place on a Gs.
chad
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never had a problem with them myself and TBH find feckin around with a dipstick a bit of a faff.. sightglasses i like em
STUBBS
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Says it all really.
was waiting for tarka to post that
Does it really????? How very strange!!!. Couldn't read manual as was at work, manual was at home. If I'd had it would definitely have read it. Subject closed I think... Dont you!
Should get it back tomorrow hopefully, sort of miss not being out on it
so why not read the manual before heading out to have a basic knloedge of the bike
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