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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 4:25 am
by dave the german
10/40 semi in my BCR - it's what the guy that services mine uses. The last dealer service, they used fully synthetic which I didn't think it needed
20/50 mineral in my 1200S cos that's what the previous owner used
Jim, check Opie oils for Castrol 20/50 mineral - that's where I got mine from
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:28 am
by Herb
dave the german wrote:
Jim, check Opie oils for Castrol 20/50 mineral - that's where I got mine from
I always use Opie. Perhaps they have been able to source more mineral since I last ordered, but last service I swapped to castrol semi-synth as I was advised by Opie that the semi was the replacement for the recommended product, which was being made obsolete.
I could not tell any difference in the way the engine runs.
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 1:34 pm
by dave the german
I'll check when I'm in the garage to see what it is exactly next time I'm in there
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 1:06 pm
by conkerman
Whatever I have kicking about. Usually 10W/40
It's not a fussy engine.
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:17 pm
by nab 301
I used 20w50 mineral or semi syn for years , as mentioned in another thread but recently in an effort to rationalise oil stocks , ( multibike garage) I've gone 10w40 synthetic.
Engine seems quieter , cranks over better when cold, and an unexpected side effect , more MPG...
Current disadvantage , uses oil now.
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:52 pm
by Henners
Thank you all
Almost half of you still use mineral oil which is interesting ~ could it be we are all more experienced and know our engines don't notice the newer concoctions? Maybe.
I have today bought 5 litres of Repsol Super Elite 20W50 mineral oil which I will give a go as it's available here in Salobrena. If you hear I've buggered the thing up you can always say "I told you so"
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:26 am
by szakill
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:43 am
by daves
Millers Classic 20/50
Dave
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:32 am
by Herb
nab 301 wrote:I used 20w50 mineral or semi syn for years , as mentioned in another thread but recently in an effort to rationalise oil stocks , ( multibike garage) I've gone 10w40 synthetic.
Engine seems quieter , cranks over better when cold, and an unexpected side effect , more MPG...
Current disadvantage , uses oil now.
Perhaps a topic for another thread, but I noticed after the switch to semi from mineral I have had to top up between services. Not much, but something I will be keeping a close eye on.
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:31 am
by GunK190
Perhaps a topic for another thread, but I noticed after the switch to semi from mineral I have had to top up between services. Not much, but something I will be keeping a close eye on.
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This is something I've noticed too. Not had my 1100s for long but have been using semi- syn since I've owned it covered around 6,000 miles and have had to top the oil just a bit. viewing the sight glass in the engine,bike on level ground. Is this normal?
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:38 am
by Herb
GunK190 wrote:Perhaps a topic for another thread, but I noticed after the switch to semi from mineral I have had to top up between services. Not much, but something I will be keeping a close eye on.
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This is something I've noticed too. Not had my 1100s for long but have been using semi- syn since I've owned it covered around 6,000 miles and have had to top the oil just a bit. viewing the sight glass in the engine,bike on level ground. Is this normal?
As I understand it boxers using a bit of oil between services is perfectly normal. They can burn a little and vent a bit through the air box. I think the 1100 loses more than the 1200 based purely on anecdotal evidence.
Mine used 200-300ml is 2000 miles,which is bigger all, when I switched to semi.
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:00 pm
by dysondiver
i checked mine every time i started it on a new day ,,, only took a second , but its peace of mind , used a wee bit of oil , about a tablespoon a week ,, not accurate , but there you go
20/50
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:24 am
by hellboyrich
hi
for me on my 2000 11s I used 20/50 mineral from h/davison it was a low miles bike.
When i bought it, the first time oil change I used full synth the bike felt like it didnt like it, so went back to mineral
cheers rich
Re: What TYPE of oil do you use in your S ?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 1:31 am
by bikerboy
[quote="Henners"]Still trying to get my head around which is best ~ not the Brand, the type. So please share what you use below.
If you want to disclose the mileage of your engine that would also be useful. Also if you have experienced any engine issues e.g. excessive wear, smoking exhaust, component failure, etc.
Many thanks
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MOTUL 5000 - £26.00 =5ltrs =50000+mls