Can anyone tell me whether BMW still recommend Castrol Actevo GP 4T 20W-50 for the 1200 GS?
If not what is now the recommended oil?
Thanks in advance
If not what is now the recommended oil?
Thanks in advance
Recommended oil?
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You're fired.....
OMG!!!
OMG!!!
Before you get too carried away with the recriminations, this is my first BM, and I am still waiting for the owners manual from the dealers. So just a straightforward answer to a straightforward question would be appreciated
Thank you Prof
Sorry - couldn't help it...... 
Go to http://www.bmw-motorrad.dk/dk/da/index.html
Click Service
Click Danish equivalent of "Download manual".
Select English version of manual.
Open up PDF version of English manual.
Should do you while you wait for yours.
In the meantime, lifted from the book:
Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change
Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.
Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km.
Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your
motorcycle.
Click Service
Click Danish equivalent of "Download manual".
Select English version of manual.
Open up PDF version of English manual.
Should do you while you wait for yours.
In the meantime, lifted from the book:
Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change
Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.
Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km.
Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your
motorcycle.
Si
You`ve stumbled across the one question guaranteed to wind the feck out of everyone Use the search facility and hit what oil and you`ll see what I mean
It`s just a good job Tarka hasn`t seen it
Basically, it`s a tractor engine and as the gearbox is seperate, you don`t need motorcycle specific oil so any 20/50 will do to be honest.
Mineral for the first 12 to 15,000 then semi synthetic.
Best option if you are worried is look at the manual on Wappings link or give a dealer a quick call in the morning
You`ve stumbled across the one question guaranteed to wind the feck out of everyone
Use the search facility and hit what oil and you`ll see what I mean It`s just a good job Tarka hasn`t seen itBasically, it`s a tractor engine and as the gearbox is seperate, you don`t need motorcycle specific oil so any 20/50 will do to be honest.
Mineral for the first 12 to 15,000 then semi synthetic.
Best option if you are worried is look at the manual on Wappings link or give a dealer a quick call in the morning
santrix
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david a hall
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now thats just being childish, unless you add a dye to that you couldnt possibly see it in the inspection window!
santrix
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There's an inspection window?
The gearbox is seperate????
Thanks chaps!
No problems.
As Sgt Bilco said, you uttered the dreaded 'oil' word.
The link to the manual should be handy, I hope, until yours turns up.
The floor is now all yours....... Take care!
Opie oils supply mail order, sign in as a UKGSEr member and you get your discount,
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/
Motobins sell the filter and filter removal cup
Toad, your very bad
Yes, but what oil should I use to cook the kids tea in?
The wife isn't home until 6:30 and I don't know what to use.
The wife isn't home until 6:30 and I don't know what to use.
Boddabing!!
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Hi Mate
Straight forward answer? On here, maybe by a few!!
Clarks put there own BM mineral oil in mine last week.
Speak to Chris I'm sure he will sell you some.
Recommended oil
Hi M.
Thanks for that! Probably asked for it, but lesson learned!
Not enjoying this weather much, how about you?
You going to the next W Mids meet?
Hi Mate
Straight forward answer? On here, maybe by a few!!
Clarks put there own BM mineral oil in mine last week.
Speak to Chris I'm sure he will sell you some.
Hi M.
Thanks for that! Probably asked for it, but lesson learned!
Not enjoying this weather much, how about you?
You going to the next W Mids meet?
Boddabing!!
Guest
Hi M.
Thanks for that! Probably asked for it, but lesson learned!
Not enjoying this weather much, how about you?
You going to the next W Mids meet?
Sorry Si was in romania.
Off to Egypt in morning for a rotation, back in a month.
Cheers
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