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embee · 20-10-04, 12:38 PM

Just remember that BMW's (except the F650 I think) use dry clutches so the JASO MA issue is not relevant.

The viscosity stability, wear additives (ZDDP) and anti-acid "base" additives (basically a service interval issue) addressed in the various articles are interesting.

To keep it all simple, I just adopt the "manufacturers filter, semi-synth "branded" JASO MA oil, change frequently" overkill strategy.

03-11-04, 01:59 PM

I would not recommend car oil for a bike. There are people who have tried this and found all sorts of problems. If you want to read about their experiences and a very good thread on this subject, it's on the Firestorm forum.

This is a great thread with loads of input and experiences. It's worth a good look.

Click here: www.vtr1000.org then click on "VTR discussion board" at the bottom left hand side of the screen, then click on "workshop", then look for the thread that is a poll titled: [poll]: Is oil, oil?

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20-10-04, 12:38 PM	#11
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	Just remember that BMW's (except the F650 I think) use dry clutches so the JASO MA issue is not relevant. The viscosity stability, wear additives (ZDDP) and anti-acid "base" additives (basically a service interval issue) addressed in the various articles are interesting. To keep it all simple, I just adopt the "manufacturers filter, semi-synth "branded" JASO MA oil, change frequently" overkill strategy.

03-11-04, 01:59 PM	#12
GS500_man Guest Posts: n/a	I would not recommend car oil for a bike. There are people who have tried this and found all sorts of problems. If you want to read about their experiences and a very good thread on this subject, it's on the Firestorm forum. This is a great thread with loads of input and experiences. It's worth a good look. Click here: www.vtr1000.org then click on "VTR discussion board" at the bottom left hand side of the screen, then click on "workshop", then look for the thread that is a poll titled: [poll]: Is oil, oil?