1999 BMW R1100RS

[coffee]

Hi All,

I am hoping to get this bike over the weekend and was wanting to check with you all concerning oil for it. I have a case of Schaeffer's 15w40 SynBlend and want to see if it would work for this bike? Thank you.

 

[Johnny]

Yes it will.

 

[coffee]

Thank you, Johnny! I bought the case a while back before the Auto Rx for my Volvo's and then decided against it for my Volvo's and need to find a use for it. I am glad it will work and not go to waste.

 

[Hermann]

Nice bike. You will enjoy it. Congrats

 

[Tree Hugger]

BMW says only up to about 83 degrees outside temp, and you should use xW-50 above that...

 

[coffee]

Well, once I get through this case I want to go with the Mobil 1 15w50.

Yes, I am pumped and hope the transaction goes through smoothly.

Thank you.

 

[02zx9r]

the syn blend will work for you. I would limit the oci to around 4-5K for starters

 

[mshuell]

BMW R bikes are notoriously easy on oil. You have 4 quarts feeding only 1100cc's of engine. The engine oil services only the engine. The transmission oil is separate. Many bikes share the oil between both engine and transmission.

 

[berlyn]

Hi mshuell,
this is why they live so long.If only i had a rear shaft.I ride long distances and it is really boring maintaining the chain.

 

[coffee]

Thank you all for the input but it appears that bike is not going to work out and I am getting a 1999 SUZUKI INTRUDER VS800 instead tomorrow. I presume the oil will still work for that bike as well.

 

[coffee]

Well, you can disregard my last post as I went with the 2002 YAMAHA XV1100/V-STAR /V-STAR CUSTOM. It is very nice! Thank you all for the input.

 

[02zx9r]

are you sure?

 

[coffee]

Well, it is funny you stated that as I think the VS800 may be a better bike for me in the long run. I am going to try and see the bike Tuesday and make a decision then. The XV1100 is quite a drive from me and probably not worth the effort. I want a bike with good power and fuel economy and think the VS800 is the right blend.

 

[coffee]

Hi All,

The VS800 calls for 10w40...that kinda surprised me. Is there any conventional brand that will work for this bike? I am still thinking the Schaeffer's 15w40 syn blend would be fine for the bike until I am finished with the case but curious what you all think about an oil for this bike. Thank you.

 

[02zx9r]

my vote is rotella or any of the other 15W40's. motorcraft has a 15W40 as well. if you have the schaeffer's already i would run it with no concerns

 

[coffee]

I am glad to hear the Schaeffer's will work as I hate to waste it. I will determine a different oil after the case is used. Thank you.

 

[coffee]

Woo hoo, just picked up my bike!! It is so sweet! Just had to share with my online pals. Thanks for all the oil input.

 

[02zx9r]

need to add it to your signature now

 

[coffee]

There we go! Thanks for the reminder.