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[Kevin Wood]

Indeed, and oil temperatures could be much higher than in an Omega.

Given that Halfrauds are currently giving away fully synth oil for buttons, I wouldn't be putting semi synth in anything. (and won't, for a considerable period, given the stockpile I've now got).

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I've occasionally wondered why you haven't gone the DIY route on your bike before now, Mr Tunnie.

BMW flat twins have been about since the dawn of time, and are simplicity itself to work on.

Everything is so accessible that any work should be a piece of piss.

[tunnie]

I think you should think more about what you're going to put in rather than when.... 

A quick scan suggests the recommended is 15w50 Fully Synthetic and it looks like BMW recommend Castrol, although I saw a suggestion that's for business reasons rather than engineering.... 

This is what's making me chuckle though.... You wouldn't chuck Castrol 15w50 full fat in your Omega just because you have some kicking around for your bike! 

Your bike is worth a hell of a lot more than your Omega!! Do it properly!!   

Err I am, this thread was about when. I know exactly what oil I want to put in 

As I previously stated 10/40 was BMW specified oil once apon a time, they change it several times a year!

15w50 huh? Well Opie oils have personally reccomended 75/90      -  At a very reasonable £15 per litre 

Book for 2010 bike says:

Engine oil, capacity approx. 4.2 l, with filter change
Products recommended by BMW Motorrad
Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.95 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

http://www.bmw-motorrad.de/de/de/services/bmwmotorrad_betriebsanleitungen/com/PDF/R_0A01_RM_0213_R1200GS_01.pdf

Been doing a lot of research, 10/40 is fine:

http://www.r1200gs.info/forum/2-general-chatter/3143-10w-40-oil-1200gs.html

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?51510-10w40

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?91251-Oil

[tunnie]

I've occasionally wondered why you haven't gone the DIY route on your bike before now, Mr Tunnie.

Mainly due to service history being important really on these, but it's less and less important now. 

[tunnie]

It's a mine field looking online there are many different grades people use, but finally managed to get online manual of my bike, it specifies:

Engine oil, 20W-50

Is 10/40 really that different for UK use?

Given the age of the bike, fact it's not a 15,000 RPM racer, its a 2 pot tractor engine which has been pointed out a few times, also OOF has previously recommended 10/40 is fine for the bike 

Halfords thinks this is the best 20/50 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_166289_langId_-1_categoryId_165581

[Sir Tigger KC]

15w50 huh? Well Opie oils have personally reccomended 75/90     

Er possibly for the gearbox perhaps.... 

[Kevin Wood]

It's a mine field looking online there are many different grades people use, but finally managed to get online manual of my bike, it specifies:

Engine oil, 20W-50

Is 10/40 really that different for UK use?

Given the age of the bike, fact it's not a 15,000 RPM racer, its a 2 pot tractor engine which has been pointed out a few times, also OOF has previously recommended 10/40 is fine for the bike 

Halfords thinks this is the best 20/50 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_166289_langId_-1_categoryId_165581

Well, that one's most certainly in the "not even in my lawn mower" category.

[tunnie]

It's a mine field looking online there are many different grades people use, but finally managed to get online manual of my bike, it specifies:

Engine oil, 20W-50

Is 10/40 really that different for UK use?

Given the age of the bike, fact it's not a 15,000 RPM racer, its a 2 pot tractor engine which has been pointed out a few times, also OOF has previously recommended 10/40 is fine for the bike 

Halfords thinks this is the best 20/50 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_166289_langId_-1_categoryId_165581

Well, that one's most certainly in the "not even in my lawn mower" category.

That is the only one they do, looks good 

So exact book for mine says 20/50, now my understanding is the numbers are linked to temps. So 10/40 would do just as well? In UK weather?

[tunnie]

15w50 huh? Well Opie oils have personally reccomended 75/90     

Er possibly for the gearbox perhaps.... 

Thought it was pricey   

15/50 still not right one though 

[tunnie]

Bit of digging finds this: http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/ecp/c/BMW_R1200+GS_1200cc_2007/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/engineoils/20w50-engine-oil/?521770500&0&cc5_251

Says it is for petrol turbo car engines? Must be same stuff though? 

[chrisgixer]

Oh just change it. Any old oil will do its only a boxer twin, its a pre war design. It's hardly stressed either.

[tunnie]

Oh just change it. Any old oil will do its only a boxer twin, its a pre war design. It's hardly stressed either.

That was my original thinking. But I'm being told to do it right 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Oh just change it. Any old oil will do its only a boxer twin, its a pre war design. It's hardly stressed either.

That was my original thinking. But I'm being told to do it right 

 Is that pre Boer war or pre Napoleonic wars?......

[omega3000]

A bmw with working indicators 

[Sir Tigger KC]

http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/media/pdf/70583_A1_BMW_POSTER_MCO00066_low_res.pdf

What did Opie recommend for the engine by the way?