Captain Beaky
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What's the best deal for this liquid gold for the LC?
Castrol power 1 5w40 - best deal?
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mcinlb
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Actually went to look for Castrol 5/40 Power 1 in Halfords, want a litre as am going on hols tomorrow, none in stock. So, bought 1 litre of Halfords 5/40 full synth at £10.99. Spec for oil API SL as BMW require, but will only use it if a top up is required.
castrol R 1
I think it is way over priced so will be checking other brands of the same grade.
Castrol also make a 5w 40 fully synthetic diesel oil and its £33.00 for 4 litres
I think oil companys add the words motorcycle and it gives them the licence to double the price.
I wonder what difference 10w 40 would make? I am no oil expert but I am sure there are people out there that can shed some light on the subject.
The manual specifically states 5w 40 fully synthetic and after speaking to the BMW dealer they also said nothing other should be used.
Makes you wonder how long distance travellers will fare in far away lands?
Terry
Terry
I think it is way over priced so will be checking other brands of the same grade.
Castrol also make a 5w 40 fully synthetic diesel oil and its £33.00 for 4 litres
I think oil companys add the words motorcycle and it gives them the licence to double the price.
I wonder what difference 10w 40 would make? I am no oil expert but I am sure there are people out there that can shed some light on the subject.
The manual specifically states 5w 40 fully synthetic and after speaking to the BMW dealer they also said nothing other should be used.
Makes you wonder how long distance travellers will fare in far away lands?
Terry
Terry
Here you go, not sure if it's the best deal though.
Captain Beaky
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Be very wary of using a car engine oil in the LC
Lets face it, the old oil and air heads would run on any old oil - I used whatever I had that was a suitable grade. But wet clutches are a different matter.
From experience, I can confirm that wet clutches can respond badly to some modern car oils.
I put some synthetic car oil in my Yamaha thundercat, and the clutch slipped horribly. Thankfully, it was remedied by putting in the right oil.
I've found the castrol at £11.99 per litre plus p&p. I was wondering if anyone has found it cheaper and in larger quantities.
Yes, it does beg the question - what do you do if you are in the boonies and need some oil. The non wc bikes would use anything...
Lets face it, the old oil and air heads would run on any old oil - I used whatever I had that was a suitable grade. But wet clutches are a different matter.
From experience, I can confirm that wet clutches can respond badly to some modern car oils.
I put some synthetic car oil in my Yamaha thundercat, and the clutch slipped horribly. Thankfully, it was remedied by putting in the right oil.
I've found the castrol at £11.99 per litre plus p&p. I was wondering if anyone has found it cheaper and in larger quantities.
Yes, it does beg the question - what do you do if you are in the boonies and need some oil. The non wc bikes would use anything...
if desperate use diesel oil
apparently if motorcycle specific oil is not available then the recommendation is to use diesel grade oil as it is ok for the wet clutch on motorcycles
Terry
apparently if motorcycle specific oil is not available then the recommendation is to use diesel grade oil as it is ok for the wet clutch on motorcycles
Terry
bmw main dealer price
I brought 5 litres from my local Motorrad main dealer and he gave me 10% discount £17 per litre - 10%
Terry
I brought 5 litres from my local Motorrad main dealer and he gave me 10% discount £17 per litre - 10%
Terry
Actually went to look for Castrol 5/40 Power 1 in Halfords, want a litre as am going on hols tomorrow, none in stock. So, bought 1 litre of Halfords 5/40 full synth at £10.99. Spec for oil API SL as BMW require, but will only use it if a top up is required.
Taken from the Wiki page about API classification
"The API oil classification structure has eliminated specific support for wet-clutch motorcycle applications in their descriptors, and API SJ and newer oils are referred to be specific to automobile and light truck use. Accordingly, motorcycle oils are subject to their own unique standards. As discussed above, motorcycle oils commonly still use the obsolescent SF/SG standard"
"
The Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO) has created their own set of performance and quality standards for petrol engines of Japanese origin.
For four-stroke gasoline engines, the JASO T904 standard is used, and is particularly relevant to motorcycle engines. The JASO T904-MA and MA2 standards are designed to distinguish oils that are approved for wet clutch use, and the JASO T904-MB standard is not suitable for wet clutch use.
For two-stroke gasoline engines, the JASO M345 (FA, FB, FC) standard is used, and this refers particularly to low ash, lubricity, detergency, low smoke and exhaust blocking.
These standards, especially JASO-MA (for motorcycles) and JASO-FC, are designed to address oil-requirement issues not addressed by the API service categories. One element of the JASO-MA standard is a friction test designed to determine suitability for wet clutch usage.[18][9] An oil that meets JASO-MA is considered appropriate for wet clutch operations. Oils marketed as motorcycle-specific will carry the JASO-MA label."
hope this helps
Captain Beaky
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£17 per litre - eek.
Captain Beaky
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My 1150 didn't burn any once run in
£17 a litre - damn!
Old 20w50 is £12 a GALLON!
£17 a litre - damn!
Old 20w50 is £12 a GALLON!
oil use
I spoke to the dealer and He said this model doesn't use oil like the old one good job at the price, so far so good on mine.
Terry
They don't burn oil anyway - that's what I call a PROPER touring bike unlike some I could mention
Mine has not used a drop and passed 4000 miles a while ago
I spoke to the dealer and He said this model doesn't use oil like the old one good job at the price, so far so good on mine.
Terry
Done 2.5k since end of April and so far the old gal has not used a drop of oil.
Oil
Mine done 3800 miles mate done 5800 miles since mid march both used no oil!!!!
Done 2.5k since end of April and so far the old gal has not used a drop of oil.
Mine done 3800 miles mate done 5800 miles since mid march both used no oil!!!!
IIRC, I paid £14.00 from the main dealer, and they said that when I use that, every other bottle will be £7, as long as I keep the empty bottle.
Theyve got a 208l drum out the back........
They'll not charge the bulk price at a service, though............
Al
Elvisto
Graham
Has anyone had to top up their oil yet ?
Mine is still at the upper level after 4 thou miles,
Mine is still at the upper level after 4 thou miles,
Wyreflyer
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I just did 2K spirited(!) riding around Scotland and not used a drop, but my mates oil warning light came on and it took over half a litre, which is worrying! Of course mine's Grey and his is Red, enough said!
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