[MtnFlyer]

Thank you for the response sir. Just to confirm though, you would recommend a change to w50 before a ride in 100+ temps?

 

[MtnFlyer]

In you Hexhead you can also use Mobil-1 15W-50 avalaible at Walmart for $23 per 5 quart jug. Every year they run a $10 rebate (two per household) so you get a great oil for $13. I use it and change it at 5,000 mile intervals only because I have mutiple motorcycles and 5,000 mile intervals are easy to remember. If I only had one bike I'd have no problem letting it go the recommended 6,000 mile change interval or beyond.

You can spend more money but you don't have to.

2005 R1200GS
2006 R1200GS
2007 R1200GS
2009 R1200GS
2009 R1200GSA
2012 DR650

Wait. So to confirm, you’d recommend changing the oil to a w50 before a ride in temps over 100?

Thanks again!

 

[PerazziMx14]

Wait. So to confirm, you’d recommend changing the oil to a w50 before a ride in temps over 100?

Thanks again!

I am not recommending you do anything other than what you are comfortable doing. Personally I use 15w-50 in my Hexhead GS's. I live and ride in Pennsylvania year round in temperatures from below zero to 100+.

 

[Krons]

Thank you for the response sir. Just to confirm though, you would recommend a change to w50 before a ride in 100+ temps?

Here is a screenshot of my 2007 manual...likely same for your bike.

 

[MtnFlyer]

Awesome! Thanks for the help.