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Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:06 am
Reg
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Any body know recommended oils for engine/ gear box/ final drive for the K11??
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2 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:03 am
88
Life time member
Jesus Reg....don't start the oil discussion again. 
I'm using Total 15w 40 in the engine because it's what I had to hand. Bricks aren't known for Oil related failure SF or SH spec
Hypoid Gear oil API class GL-5 SAE 80w/90 for the Gear box and FD.
I'm using Total 15w 40 in the engine because it's what I had to hand. Bricks aren't known for Oil related failure SF or SH spec
Hypoid Gear oil API class GL-5 SAE 80w/90 for the Gear box and FD.
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88....May contain nuts!"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine from 1600 years ago & still true!
K1 - 1989 - AKA Titan (unique K1/K1100RS hybrid by Andreas Esterhammer)
K1100RS - 1995. AKA Rudolf Von Schmurf (in a million bits)
K100RS - 1991 AKA Ronnie. Cafe racer project bike
K75RTP - 1994
K75C - 1991 AKA Jim Beam. In boxes.
K1100LT 1992 - AKA Big Red (gone)
K100LT - 1988 - AKA the Bullion brick. Should never have sold it.
3 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:29 am
Dai
Life time member
With a bit of molyslip in the gearbox and FD 
. IIRC there was something not quite right with the SG grade oil spec for the Brick.
. IIRC there was something not quite right with the SG grade oil spec for the Brick.__________________________________________________
1983 K100 naked upgraded to K100LT spec after spending time as an RS and an RT
1987 K100RT
Others...
1978 Moto Guzzi 850-T3, 1979 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 California,1993 Moto Guzzi 1100ie California
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
4 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:32 am
Holister
Life time member
Aww no!! Not another oil thread.... Someone had to say it 
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 10W40
GB/FD Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90
BMW do recommend synthetic engine oil and I think issues like sprag clutch problems are caused by using a mineral oil with low detergent.
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 10W40
GB/FD Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90
BMW do recommend synthetic engine oil and I think issues like sprag clutch problems are caused by using a mineral oil with low detergent.
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1989 K100RT VIN 0097367 (naked) 1996 K1100RS VIN 0451808 |  | Fuel: 95 Octane Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 15W50 Gear Box Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90 |
5 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:34 am
Kyle10
Life time member
Close this discussion as soon as possible, please. It never ends well.
Just buy something reputable and slippery and change it regularly; your bike will love it.
Just buy something reputable and slippery and change it regularly; your bike will love it.
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1985 K100rt 0052183
1983 Honda VF750 007713
6 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:05 am
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
Reg wrote:Any body know recommended oils for engine/ gear box/ final drive for the K11??
Ah now is this like the debate between Guinness and Murphys?
How are you for advice on tyres?
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
7 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:11 am
Rick G
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I have used Shell HX5 in everything I owned for more years than I can remember, it's always been good but there are many other oils out there that are just as good and far better than what was available 20 to 30 years ago when these contraptions were made.
You can use synthetic and increase the intervals between changes. I have just serviced the K1100 and have put synthetic Nulon in the transmission and drive. It very definately changes smoother especially on the down change.
You can use synthetic and increase the intervals between changes. I have just serviced the K1100 and have put synthetic Nulon in the transmission and drive. It very definately changes smoother especially on the down change.
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8 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:16 am
Point-Seven-five
Life time member
Must... Not... Post..........
No... No... Must not... Post...
..........Shell...... ....Rotella T6...
.....Full Synthetic... ...... $21.36/gallon... Walmart
.......Walmart... ...GL-5.... ...Synthetic 75W150........ ......I add... ...
...2 tsp......... .....Molybdenum disulfide........ ....powder.......
........To.... ....trans....... ...for........ Silky smooth......
.....shifting...........
..A....
....R.R....R
...R.......R..
.....RG..H
No... No... Must not... Post...
..........Shell...... ....Rotella T6...
.....Full Synthetic... ...... $21.36/gallon... Walmart
.......Walmart... ...GL-5.... ...Synthetic 75W150........ ......I add... ...
...2 tsp......... .....Molybdenum disulfide........ ....powder.......
........To.... ....trans....... ...for........ Silky smooth......
.....shifting...........
..A....
....R.R....R
...R.......R..
.....RG..H
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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
9 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:37 am
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
Ah yes those little US gallons. We get bigger gallons over this neck of the woods.
I guess something to do with the 'aye me hearties' lads landing the rum US side with less than the loaded amount and saying 'it evaporated through the oak barrels' while singing 'What will we do with the Drunken Sailor'.
They didn't worry about oils or tyres........
When we were in France last year Bob put somebaking powder .....Molybdenum disulfide........ ....powder in the bikes too. Its good stuff.
I guess something to do with the 'aye me hearties' lads landing the rum US side with less than the loaded amount and saying 'it evaporated through the oak barrels' while singing 'What will we do with the Drunken Sailor'.
They didn't worry about oils or tyres........
When we were in France last year Bob put some
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
10 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:58 am
Point-Seven-five
Life time member
Just don't put molybdenum disulfide in the engine. It will kill your sprag clutch. DAMHIK
You have been warned. Your oil can be too slippery.
You have been warned. Your oil can be too slippery.
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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
11 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:20 pm
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
Point-Seven-five wrote:Just don't put molybdenum disulfide in the engine. It will kill your sprag clutch. DAMHIK
You have been warned. Your oil can be too slippery.
No, it went in gearbox and final drive....
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
12 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:34 pm
Corkboy
Life time member
Recommend oil in the engine, gearbox, and FD,
In a word......Yes
I would heartily recommend oil in these locations.
Now, would I recommend tyres on the wheels, that's another matter.
In a word......Yes
I would heartily recommend oil in these locations.
Now, would I recommend tyres on the wheels, that's another matter.
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Regards,
Corkboy '87 K100RS SE (The black one - one of the two bikes I'm sorry I sold)
'87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
'97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
'08 K1200GT Wedge - but still a K
'08 Transalp 700
13 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:16 pm
Motorbike Mike
Life time member
I use these synthetic grades in all my 8 and 16 valve K's without any issues. My K100 track bike has been mercilessly thrashed on track days often up to the rev limiter and all's well. Gearbox and final drive also good.Kaptain Holister wrote:Aww no!! Not another oil thread.... Someone had to say it
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 10W40
GB/FD Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90
BMW do recommend synthetic engine oil and I think issues like sprag clutch problems are caused by using a mineral oil with low detergent.
What else could you want from your oil??
14 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:22 pm
Point-Seven-five
Life time member
I saw that, and wanted to warn anybody who might think that putting it in the engine is a good idea.92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:Point-Seven-five wrote:Just don't put molybdenum disulfide in the engine. It will kill your sprag clutch. DAMHIK
You have been warned. Your oil can be too slippery.
No, it went in gearbox and final drive....
I made the mistake of using Honda Moly 60 as an assembly lube when I did my cylinder head. After an hour or so of run time the sprag stopped working. I had to do a backspin to get the engine started with a full can of Seafoam, let it run for a half hour and did an oil change to get the moly out.
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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
15 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:35 pm
blaKey
Life time member
"Close this discussion as soon as possible, please. It never ends well.
Just buy something reputable and slippery and change it regularly; your bike will love it."
^ This.
I will add...use oils to suit the climate where you live and the temperature you will encounter before your next oil change.
Just buy something reputable and slippery and change it regularly; your bike will love it."
^ This.
I will add...use oils to suit the climate where you live and the temperature you will encounter before your next oil change.
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Neil
K100RS 1986 RED!
Dress for the ride and the potential slide.
16 Re: Recommended oils?? Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:42 pm
Holister
Life time member
Point-Seven-five wrote:I saw that, and wanted to warn anybody who might think that putting it in the engine is a good idea.92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:Point-Seven-five wrote:Just don't put molybdenum disulfide in the engine. It will kill your sprag clutch. DAMHIK
You have been warned. Your oil can be too slippery.
No, it went in gearbox and final drive....
I made the mistake of using Honda Moly 60 as an assembly lube when I did my cylinder head. After an hour or so of run time the sprag stopped working. I had to do a backspin to get the engine started with a full can of Seafoam, let it run for a half hour and did an oil change to get the moly out.
The Nulon Full Synthetic engine oil I use comes with moly already in it (Molybdenum Dithiocarbamate).
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1989 K100RT VIN 0097367 (naked) 1996 K1100RS VIN 0451808 | | Fuel: 95 Octane Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 15W50 Gear Box Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90 |
17 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:29 am
charlie99
VIP
agree BlakeyblaKey wrote:"Close this discussion as soon as possible, please. It never ends well.
Just buy something reputable and slippery and change it regularly; your bike will love it."
^ This.
I will add...use oils to suit the climate where you live and the temperature you will encounter before your next oil change.
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18 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:39 am
Chocolate
Life time member
Kaptain Holister wrote:Aww no!! Not another oil thread.... Someone had to say it
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 10W40
I would recommend 20W50 this is better for hot temperatures, I don't think anybody will use the bike -20Celsius
GB/FD Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90
this is the 30Years old BMW recommend oil, the modern equivalent would be SAE 75W-140 API GL-5
BMW do recommend synthetic engine oil and I think issues like sprag clutch problems are caused by using a mineral oil with low detergent.
Just my 5 cent
Cheers
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Only a few activities make me experience my senses in a way motorcycle riding does, it is like swimming in the nude in a river.
K75 BA/1992 ABS, K75 BA/1991 noABS, Ducati, Mobylette M1/1973
19 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:38 am
Reg
Silver member
Well everyday is a school day, thats religion, Politics and oils, not to be discussed..
well i ended up getting.....
A bottle of engine slippy stuff,
2 bottles of gear stuff,
1 new box full of sparks,
and some coloured stuff to keep it cool..
and stopped of for a pint of blackstuff on the way home..
But thanks for advice
well i ended up getting.....
A bottle of engine slippy stuff,
2 bottles of gear stuff,
1 new box full of sparks,
and some coloured stuff to keep it cool..
and stopped of for a pint of blackstuff on the way home..
But thanks for advice
20 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:38 am
Chocolate
Life time member
Reg wrote:…
and stopped of for a pint of blackstuff …
this is the correct stuff, I use the same :-) It runs perfect, but you have to fill up more often!
Cheers
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Only a few activities make me experience my senses in a way motorcycle riding does, it is like swimming in the nude in a river.
K75 BA/1992 ABS, K75 BA/1991 noABS, Ducati, Mobylette M1/1973
21 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:55 am
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
Chocolate wrote:Reg wrote:…
and stopped of for a pint of blackstuff …
this is the correct stuff, I use the same :-) It runs perfect, but you have to fill up more often!
Cheers
Need to watch that black stuff. It can burn the exhaust valve and tailpipe if you run it too rich.
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
22 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:02 am
Chocolate
Life time member
92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:Chocolate wrote:Reg wrote:…
and stopped of for a pint of blackstuff …
this is the correct stuff, I use the same :-) It runs perfect, but you have to fill up more often!
Cheers
Need to watch that black stuff. It can burn the exhaust valve and tailpipe if you run it too rich.
Hey Olaf!
Could you please post a picture of you tailpipe, I don't think BMW is still selling this model :-)
Cheers
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Only a few activities make me experience my senses in a way motorcycle riding does, it is like swimming in the nude in a river.
K75 BA/1992 ABS, K75 BA/1991 noABS, Ducati, Mobylette M1/1973
23 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:09 am
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
You asked for this........
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
24 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:10 am
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
This one is the obsolete carb eater carburettor model....
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
25 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:02 am
Chocolate
Life time member
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Only a few activities make me experience my senses in a way motorcycle riding does, it is like swimming in the nude in a river.
K75 BA/1992 ABS, K75 BA/1991 noABS, Ducati, Mobylette M1/1973
26 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:28 am
Reg
Silver member
We have the proper black stuff here in the west, I hear tell there is some other copycat muck down south, that stuff will defo give you down pipe problems....
go on the corkbuys .....
go on the corkbuys .....
27 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:26 pm
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
He looks well oiled anyways......
Look what this talk of oil started....!!
Just as well there was no mention of tyres.
Look what this talk of oil started....!!
Just as well there was no mention of tyres.
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
28 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:23 pm
Born Again Eccentric
Life time member
Was so...Corkboy (post No.12) mentioned the T word. My simple mind was unable to contemplate the magnitude of an oil and tyre discussion in the same moment of consciousness so I failed safe and "disregarded the post" - until now.92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:He looks well oiled anyways......
Look what this talk of oil started....!!
Just as well there was no mention of tyres.
There was some talk of having a mass log on recently - perhaps it should be expanded to getting the most people on line ever and try and crash the www and overload the forum with the most different opinions on the choice of oil at the same time?
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Paul
"Heidi" K100LT 1991 (Grey) (VIN 0190172 Engine No. 104EB 2590 2213) - 5th owner. January 2014 (34,000 - 82,818 miles and counting....)
"Gretel" K100LT 1989 (
"Donor" K100LT 1990 (Red) (VIN 0178091 Engine gone to Dai) - 6th & final owner (crash write-off now donor bike). June 2012 (73,000 miles) to November 2013 (89,500 miles)
29 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:54 pm
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
Last Saturday week I wandered over to the local Honda dealer, happily located beside the local BMW dealer......
Parked outside the showroom was a rather nice K75 with a sprint fairing....so I eyed it up to see it was shod with Bridgestones....BT45 front and rear. Just like mine!
Tyres are an emotional subject. Sometimes even over inflated. Does this need a new tread?
Parked outside the showroom was a rather nice K75 with a sprint fairing....so I eyed it up to see it was shod with Bridgestones....BT45 front and rear. Just like mine!
Tyres are an emotional subject. Sometimes even over inflated. Does this need a new tread?
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
30 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 3:54 pm
Dai
Life time member
SHOOT HIM!!!!!!!!
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1983 K100 naked upgraded to K100LT spec after spending time as an RS and an RT
1987 K100RT
Others...
1978 Moto Guzzi 850-T3, 1979 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 California,1993 Moto Guzzi 1100ie California
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
31 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:35 pm
Born Again Eccentric
Life time member
A little harsh Dai...it's been a long day and he is obviously tyred and, whilst (lucky b'stard) he is not balding, he may still be losing his grip.Dai wrote:SHOOT HIM!!!!!!!!
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Paul
"Heidi" K100LT 1991 (Grey) (VIN 0190172 Engine No. 104EB 2590 2213) - 5th owner. January 2014 (34,000 - 82,818 miles and counting....)
"Gretel" K100LT 1989 (
"Donor" K100LT 1990 (Red) (VIN 0178091 Engine gone to Dai) - 6th & final owner (crash write-off now donor bike). June 2012 (73,000 miles) to November 2013 (89,500 miles)
32 Re: Recommended oils?? Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:08 pm
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
Seems like I need to keep a low profile or be retyred with India rubber.
It's all Reg's doing...........
It's all Reg's doing...........
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
33 Re: Recommended oils?? Wed Mar 16, 2016 1:22 am
Holister
Life time member
In my best written Irish accent.
I am aghast at the frivolity displayed on dis sacred Oil Tread. Have a torght for dose who worship the Golden Viscosity..... 
I am aghast at the frivolity displayed on dis sacred Oil Tread. Have a torght for dose who worship the Golden Viscosity..... __________________________________________________
1989 K100RT VIN 0097367 (naked) 1996 K1100RS VIN 0451808 | | Fuel: 95 Octane Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 15W50 Gear Box Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90 |
34 Re: Recommended oils?? Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:30 am
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
Kaptain Holister wrote:In my best written Irish accent.
+1See, he holds the golden viscosity in high esteem.
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
35 Re: Recommended oils?? Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:43 am
88
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Jesus...Don't start the Larger debate againKaptain Holister wrote:In my best written Irish accent.
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36 Re: Recommended oils?? Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:47 am
92KK 84WW Olaf
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88 wrote:Jesus...Don't start theKaptain Holister wrote:In my best written Irish accent.oiltyresLarger debate again
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1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
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37 Re: Recommended oils?? Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:53 pm
Holister
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Chocolate wrote:Kaptain Holister wrote:Aww no!! Not another oil thread.... Someone had to say it
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 10W40
I would recommend 20W50 this is better for hot temperatures, I don't think anybody will use the bike -20Celsius
I'd agree Choco, its maybe a little low in viscosity but the K is an over engineered machine with fine tolerances, polished contact surfaces, hardchromed crankshaft journals and nickasil bore linings etc. From what I've read it can handle a quality modified synthetic 10W40. Just my opinion. She's due for a change now and I'll be using same oil but in a 15W50
GB/FD Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90
this is the 30Years old BMW recommend oil, the modern equivalent would be SAE 75W-140 API GL-5
75W140 gear oil is a much higher viscosity oil not suitable for general road use. Its used in drive trains under excessive load like trucks. This viscosity in a BMW drive train would produce higher than normal running temperatures with greater drag and a marginally lower power output. Bearings would suffer due to reduced oil flow imo. 75W90 is the correct oil to use
BMW do recommend synthetic engine oil and I think issues like sprag clutch problems are caused by using a mineral oil with low detergent.
Just my 5 cent
Cheers
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1989 K100RT VIN 0097367 (naked) 1996 K1100RS VIN 0451808 | | Fuel: 95 Octane Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 15W50 Gear Box Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90 |
38 Re: Recommended oils?? Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:21 am
Chocolate
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Kaptain Holister wrote:Chocolate wrote:Kaptain Holister wrote:Aww no!! Not another oil thread.... Someone had to say it
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 10W40
I would recommend 20W50 this is better for hot temperatures, I don't think anybody will use the bike -20Celsius
I'd agree Choco, its maybe a little low in viscosity but the K is an over engineered machine with fine tolerances, polished contact surfaces, hardchromed crankshaft journals and nickasil bore linings etc. From what I've read it can handle a quality modified synthetic 10W40. Just my opinion. She's due for a change now and I'll be using same oil but in a 15W50
20W50, 10W50 or 10W50 is a question of temperature where we live. In the end they are all OK
GB/FD Oil: Nulon Synthetic 75W90
this is the 30Years old BMW recommend oil, the modern equivalent would be SAE 75W-140 API GL-5
75W140 gear oil is a much higher viscosity oil not suitable for general road use. Its used in drive trains under excessive load like trucks. This viscosity in a BMW drive train would produce higher than normal running temperatures with greater drag and a marginally lower power output. Bearings would suffer due to reduced oil flow imo. 75W90 is the correct oil to use
I'm not sure with this, in the German forum they all recommend SAE 75W-140 API GL-5 as newer and better oil then the 30 years old BMW recommend 75W90.
BMW do recommend synthetic engine oil and I think issues like sprag clutch problems are caused by using a mineral oil with low detergent.
Just my 5 cent
Cheers
Hey Kaptain
But I fell you got a better knowledge about the oil then I have.
The German forum user use and swear on:
Motul 75W140
https://www.motul.com/system/product_descriptions/technical_data_sheets/108/Gear%20Competition%2075W140_GB.pdf
doesn't mean they are right :-)
I'm now a bit irritated, If I wouldn't have asked live would be easier.
Cheers
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39 Re: Recommended oils?? Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:54 pm
K75cster
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I think you are getting worried about the 75w, its the base oil used to flow around the gearbox, the index is the capacity to handle pressure, that is its capable of acting like 90weight in the heat of battle, so if the new stuff is indexed to be capable of handling the heat of battle all the way to 140, its nice but still going to flow like a 75 weight, just wont shrink form battle up till 140.
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40 Re: Recommended oils?? Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:58 pm
Two Wheels Better
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In my dry clutch Beemers I use Castrol (or other when Castrol's not available) full synthetic 75W140 in the gearbox and final drive, have for years. It takes the heat from the catalyst, where equipped, doesn't leak out past seals and I've never had the dreaded final drive big bearing failure - knock on wood.
In the engines of those same bikes I use cheap and plentiful (about US$5 per quart) Mobil 1 full synthetic 15W50 year round. My very high mileage R1150RT doesn't burn a drop between oil changes when on roadtrips and about half a litre between changes in mainly stop 'n' go city or peak hour traffic during the heat of Summertime.
In the engines of those same bikes I use cheap and plentiful (about US$5 per quart) Mobil 1 full synthetic 15W50 year round. My very high mileage R1150RT doesn't burn a drop between oil changes when on roadtrips and about half a litre between changes in mainly stop 'n' go city or peak hour traffic during the heat of Summertime.
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41 MoS2 or something...fairy dust! Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:06 pm
Ace Handler
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Pardon my ignorance, please 
- I have never been formally introduced previously to the benefits of adding Molybdenum Disulphide to geared drives, but sounds like a miracle product! Why isn't it a standard additive for final drive oils is the question (niche market!).
Canadian Tire has tubes of high pressure grease with 'some' MoS2 in it (how much doesn't say) and it was on sale. But the thought of shooting grease into my gearbox/final drive didn't really seem like a good idea so I gave that a pass. But I found this on eBay and it appears to be just straight Mo. Will this work? It's an awfully decent price I'm thinking... Here's a pic of the item description, any and all inputs welcomed
- I have never been formally introduced previously to the benefits of adding Molybdenum Disulphide to geared drives, but sounds like a miracle product! Why isn't it a standard additive for final drive oils is the question (niche market!).Canadian Tire has tubes of high pressure grease with 'some' MoS2 in it (how much doesn't say) and it was on sale. But the thought of shooting grease into my gearbox/final drive didn't really seem like a good idea so I gave that a pass. But I found this on eBay and it appears to be just straight Mo. Will this work? It's an awfully decent price I'm thinking... Here's a pic of the item description, any and all inputs welcomed
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42 Re: Recommended oils?? Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:27 pm
Point-Seven-five
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I'm not sure about using that straight molybdenum powder, especially since the particle size sounds too large.
The stuff I use is Molybdenum disulfide in a 1.5 micron particle size.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Molybdenum-Disulfide-1-5-Micron-Powder-2-Ounces-99-Pure-SHIPS-FAST-/391442186584?hash=item5b23c5c158:g:ZhwAAOSwzgRWyBxe
The stuff I use is Molybdenum disulfide in a 1.5 micron particle size.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Molybdenum-Disulfide-1-5-Micron-Powder-2-Ounces-99-Pure-SHIPS-FAST-/391442186584?hash=item5b23c5c158:g:ZhwAAOSwzgRWyBxe
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1979 Honda XR185
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1968 Kawasaki 175
43 Re: Recommended oils?? Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:24 am
jbt
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Because everything has already been discovered...Ace Handler wrote:Pardon my ignorance, please
Molybdene may be un good lubricant, but it may also not match with the components of transmission, creating electrolytic reactions or modification of acidity that permit corrosion, often on pieces made of brass and bronze.
The micronised graphit used to be the fashion some years ago. Miracle product!
And it is indeed...in dry conditions. It's a miracle lubricant in locks, for example. Many garages used this powder in engines and transmission, with evident benefits at short term. Lubricant brands even sold oil with graphite (Antar molygraphite) .But at long terms, the graphit was pumping oil, making sort of pasta that stucks the oil conducts in engines, which failed.
An old mechanic impressed me with that sorcecer's magical powder. "Just add a small glass in your gearbox, you'll see, it will make it smooth and silent". And it dit.
But 2000 km later, it became worst than before, hard and noisy, all the seals were leaking. Hey, it's a super lubricant, so it even leads oil through the lips of the seals...(it depends a lot of the material of the seal)
When I opened my gear box to change the seals, not a single drop of oil could be drained. Removing the cover, I discovered that the powder had mixed with the oil and was plastered on the gearbox carter, but no oil was remaining at the bottom nor on the shafts.
Sorry, but there's no miracles in mechanics. Simply stick with the manual guide, you'll avoid problems.
44 Re: Recommended oils?? Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:51 am
BobT
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I used the powder in the oil on my, Wills (88), and Olafs gearboxes. About a teaspoon in the gear oil. It used to be uses in engine oil on this side of the Atlantic, it was called Molycote or Liquid Moly oil, and a few other trade names. When you put it in the gearbox, you can feel the difference within 100 kms.
It is not acidic and will not affect any components inside the gearbox. It is a great lubricant for anything under pressure, such as gears.
We used it in the aviation industry for many different things.
It is no longer used in engine oils, because modern fully synthetic oils are so good that they need nothing else.
It is not acidic and will not affect any components inside the gearbox. It is a great lubricant for anything under pressure, such as gears.
We used it in the aviation industry for many different things.
It is no longer used in engine oils, because modern fully synthetic oils are so good that they need nothing else.
45 Vescosity? Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:06 pm
flyinglow
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So why not a 10w-30 vs. 10w-40 or 20w-50? Most cars are running 0w and 5w synthetic these days and are fully capable of 200,000 if maintained? The K engines aren't running any hotter than the car engines?
46 Re: Recommended oils?? Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:48 pm
jbt
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They're not running hotter, but the viscosity depends of the oil pump capacity and the lubrication system.
It's not designed for a fluid oil, you won't reach the minimal oil pressure using a 10w30 and your engine won't like it.
There's no advantage for using a low viscosity index -below 20w50- unless you're riding under -10°Celsius (15°F). Who does?
It's not designed for a fluid oil, you won't reach the minimal oil pressure using a 10w30 and your engine won't like it.
There's no advantage for using a low viscosity index -below 20w50- unless you're riding under -10°Celsius (15°F). Who does?
47 Re: Recommended oils?? Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:31 pm
BobT
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Oh yes there is an advantage. In cold weather a 5w50 will circulate the engine much quicker than a 20w50 will at start up. when warm they will both be a 50 so the same.jbt wrote:There's no advantage for using a low viscosity index -below 20w50- unless you're riding under -10°Celsius (15°F). Who does?
48 Re: Recommended oils?? Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:02 am
Holister
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I use Nulon synthetic 10w50 which has a moly additive.
LiquiMoly and Molycote products are available in Oz as far as I know.
LiquiMoly and Molycote products are available in Oz as far as I know.
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