My Motorcycle oil analysis

[msparks]

Here is a copy of my last oil analysis for my BMW Motorcycle. Hope it comes out okay: www.lube-direct.com/pictures/oil_analysis.jpg

 

[richard612]

Was this from a road trip? Commuting?

 

[satterfi]

That looks great. I thought those engines asked for 20w50.

 

[msparks]

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Originally posted by richard612: Was this from a road trip? Commuting?

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This oil was in the bike for 1 full year. very few trips, some sunday rides. mostly just messing around town. Also not this was when I lived in El Paso, with the exception of my ride from El Paso to Virginia, where I live now. about 2100 miles the rest of the miles are within 300 miles of El Paso.

 

[msparks]

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Originally posted by satterfi: That looks great. I thought those engines asked for 20w50.

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The owners manual states that, 20w50 is recommended, but there is a graph that calls for Xw40(special Oil) can also be used. I'm gathering that special equates to synthetic, since the w40 has higher temperature protection than a conventional 20w50.