[piggy4life]

this 2016 motorcycle has a wet clutch as the engine and tranny share the same lubricating oil.....instead of buying the dealer's expensive oil do any of you know of an oil I can use ?? I had a 2005 GS and used Mobil 1 15 w 50 full synthetic....will the Mobil 1 work in my new GS ??

 

[fredaroony]

The oil in the manual is Castrol Power 1 Racing 5w40 and is not too expensive.

 

[Rocky TFS]

The oil in the manual is Castrol Power 1 Racing 5w40 and is not too expensive.

That is what I use. I think the 15w50 is too thick and will cause clutch issues. 21,000 miles, 6,000 miles between changes.....no problems.:grin2:

Amazon.com: Castrol 06410 Power RS 5W-40 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil - 1 Quart Bottle, (Pack of 6): Automotive

 

[grahamspc]

I have a 2012 GS and I use the BMW branded oil from the dealership...gives me an excuse to go there and spend time looking at motorcycles and gear....and not that expensive...I have a $20.000 motorcycle so whats a couple of bucks.

 

[kurt1305]

That is what I use. I think the 15w50 is too thick and will cause clutch issues. 21,000 miles, 6,000 miles between changes.....no problems.:grin2:

Amazon.com: Castrol 06410 Power RS 5W-40 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil - 1 Quart Bottle, (Pack of 6): Automotive

This was the oil spec'd in the 2014 manuals. The only thing that has changed is BMW's current vendor.

 

[Rocky TFS]

From Amazon, it works out to $8.50 a quart, the same oil from the dealer is $16.75.

Plus my dealer is 155 miles away, so I keep a couple of filters on hand....when I'm down to two quarts I buy another 6-pack. Two 6-packs equals three oil changes.

 

[bmwbob51]

That is okay for the previous generation, but I would not use it in a wethead. You need an oil that specs to MA2, which makes it appropriate for a wet clutch application.

Follow the link. It's for motorcycles with wet clutch.

 

[amkaplan]

My choice!

Amazon.com: Castrol 03087 EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil - 5 Quart: Automotive

If you have a wet clutch (liquid cooled bike), the oil must be JASO-MA2, or you risk catastrophic damage to your clutch. EDGE oil is not JASO-MA2.

 

[ricky racer]

Motorcycle Oils and API Ratings

https://penriteoil.com.au/assets/tech_pdfs/106%20Motorcycle%20Oils%20and%20API%20Ratings.pdf

 

[bmwbob51]

If you have a wet clutch (liquid cooled bike), the oil must be JASO-MA2, or you risk catastrophic damage to your clutch. EDGE oil is not JASO-MA2.

I sold the bike with 95K miles and never had an issue with the clutch

 

[jpel]

I use Mobil One for motorcycles. No problems for many years of use and a lot less expensive than the bmw oil at the dealer!
Jim

 

[GrayBeard]

You guys aren't seriously resurrecting a 7 year old oil thread, right? Maybe it's our fault that we don't have a sticky thread for the oil topic. Look for MA/MA2 rating on the oil. Use the weight listed in the rider's manual. It's all good.

 

[Krons]

You guys aren't seriously resurrecting a 7 year old oil thread, right? Maybe it's our fault that we don't have a sticky thread for the oil topic. Look for MA/MA2 rating on the oil. Use the weight listed in the rider's manual. It's all good.

Cleaned up the thread a bit and added as a sticky.

 

[Bikerboy108]

Hey make it easy ..Beemer Boneyard

 

[Lt_Scout]

If you have a wet clutch (liquid cooled bike), the oil must be JASO-MA2, or you risk catastrophic damage to your clutch. EDGE oil is not JASO-MA2.

Right, I have dry clutch -2010 GS, GL-5 rated oil, I would imagine that type of oil cause the clutch to slip too much?

 

[Purm1200GS]

I've been using Castrol Power 1 Racing 5w40 for the past few years in my 2014 1200 GSW (130,000 kms).
I've found the shifting is smoother using this oil, especially in hot weather.

 

[Cocijo]

Has anyone tried - Liqui Moly Motorbike 4T Racing Synth Street Race Motoröl 5W-40?

 

[Cocijo]

Sorry about the font!

 

[mikec]

Has anyone tried - Liqui Moly Motorbike 4T Racing Synth Street Race Motoröl 5W-40?

I've been using it for years in my previous two machines ('09 GSA & '14 GSA) and my current ride, an '18 GSA. No issues.

Mike

 

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