Hello,
First I would like to tell I have searched about the thing I am interested about not only on this forum, but also across the whole internet and coudn´t find the answer. Perhaps because nikasil plated cylinders for 4 stroke motorbikes are not so much in use anymore (because of newer methods like alusil, itd.), I don´t know. That is why I am turning to you guys. Although the engine of a motorbike is a subject of discussion, I decided to post this under the car section, since the oil I am using is an automotive one.
The thing is, I am the new owner of a used, 18 years old motorbike BMW R1150R. I am taking care of this motorbike as much as I can, but I also like to drive it hard once it gets to the operational temperature. I mean, really hard, when the road conditions and traffic allow that (I am not an idiot to put my and other people´s life at risk). I have a few mountain roads next to the city I live and the engine regularly spins fully loaded all the way to its redline.
Because the engine is separated from the gearbox and the clutch is dry and like many people on this forum said, the motorcycle specific oil is not needed. That is why I went fort the car oil, which contains friction modifiers. Because I drive my motorbike hard and want to keep it in best shape possible, I went for a racing car oil, namely Motul 300V Competition 15W-50. I ordered 10 litres of this oil at the time because of the cheaper price.
My concern is the following - I have heard about multiple failures of nikasil coating due to the corrosion done by the acids and alcohols. The irony is, obviously, this is exactly what the esters are made of, as far as I remember chemistry. So the oil I am using is based on esters, which means alcohols and acids.
This is why I am turning on you guys, who know these things better than me. Is it possible that I could ruin my cylinder walls using this ester oil? I really wanted just the best for my engine. The oil seems to be a premium quality one, recommended by all the racers, feedback across the internet is truly nothing but possitive. But has anyone actually used it in the BMW oilhead engine? And if not, do you advise me to continue using this oil for the next 2 oil changes (which is what I have on stock at home)?
If you help me with this one I will certainly sleep much better at night. I just really hope I didn´t make a mistake trying to make things better. Thank you very much for your help.
First I would like to tell I have searched about the thing I am interested about not only on this forum, but also across the whole internet and coudn´t find the answer. Perhaps because nikasil plated cylinders for 4 stroke motorbikes are not so much in use anymore (because of newer methods like alusil, itd.), I don´t know. That is why I am turning to you guys. Although the engine of a motorbike is a subject of discussion, I decided to post this under the car section, since the oil I am using is an automotive one.
The thing is, I am the new owner of a used, 18 years old motorbike BMW R1150R. I am taking care of this motorbike as much as I can, but I also like to drive it hard once it gets to the operational temperature. I mean, really hard, when the road conditions and traffic allow that (I am not an idiot to put my and other people´s life at risk). I have a few mountain roads next to the city I live and the engine regularly spins fully loaded all the way to its redline.
Because the engine is separated from the gearbox and the clutch is dry and like many people on this forum said, the motorcycle specific oil is not needed. That is why I went fort the car oil, which contains friction modifiers. Because I drive my motorbike hard and want to keep it in best shape possible, I went for a racing car oil, namely Motul 300V Competition 15W-50. I ordered 10 litres of this oil at the time because of the cheaper price.
My concern is the following - I have heard about multiple failures of nikasil coating due to the corrosion done by the acids and alcohols. The irony is, obviously, this is exactly what the esters are made of, as far as I remember chemistry. So the oil I am using is based on esters, which means alcohols and acids.
This is why I am turning on you guys, who know these things better than me. Is it possible that I could ruin my cylinder walls using this ester oil? I really wanted just the best for my engine. The oil seems to be a premium quality one, recommended by all the racers, feedback across the internet is truly nothing but possitive. But has anyone actually used it in the BMW oilhead engine? And if not, do you advise me to continue using this oil for the next 2 oil changes (which is what I have on stock at home)?
If you help me with this one I will certainly sleep much better at night. I just really hope I didn´t make a mistake trying to make things better. Thank you very much for your help.