The Official RT Thread - Page 45

JBADV · 08-07-2012, 07:30 AM

I don't want to turn this into an oil thread,but would like to know what oil/weight people are using.More interested in the cam head as that is what I have.
I had the 600 mile service done and MaxBMW used 10w50.Then on a trip about half way to the next oil change I decided to have the oil changed.New motor,hot weather,etc...So I went to BMW Knoxville and had the oil changed.They used 10w40.I was getting about 42mpg on the 10w50.After the oil change with 10w40 I started getting close to 50 mpg.
Thanks for any info.Later,JB

Firenailer · 08-07-2012, 08:08 AM

Hi JB,

I had my 600 done at Max in CT. and they used 20 - 50W oil. i'm still getting a pretty steady 48 MPG, sometimes 50 if I'm strictly highway.

I'm pretty tied up for the next couple of weeks, so we might have to wait until Sept to have that lunch OK? Happy riding until then!

JBADV · 08-07-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Firenailer

Hi JB,

I had my 600 done at Max in CT. and they used 20 - 50W oil. i'm still getting a pretty steady 48 MPG, sometimes 50 if I'm strictly highway.

I'm pretty tied up for the next couple of weeks, so we might have to wait until Sept to have that lunch OK? Happy riding until then!

Thanks for the reply.
I'm in no hurry.We can get together for lunch whenever.

I have some Spectro Golden 4 20w50 that I purchased for the '09 GSA.Not sure if I want to use it in this bike or not.I may try to trade it in at the place where I bought it for some 10w40 or 10w50.

roadstar · 08-07-2012, 03:49 PM

I`m woundering that since the engine uses a dry clutch , one could put any type of oil in it (being car or bike) as long as it has the right weight. I have been using Rotella T 15w-50w (non synthetic) in all my bikes for years & most likely will use the same in my RT.

Firenailer · 08-07-2012, 06:13 PM

I've heard that in one of the other forums, and it would seem to make sense as we have dry clutches. But does anyone know for sure?

JoeyBones · 08-07-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Firenailer

I've heard that in one of the other forums, and it would seem to make sense as we have dry clutches. But does anyone know for sure?

When I was headed out for a big trip recently (7,000 miles - almost half in Mexico) my dealer told me to just use any decent quality motor oil and not to worry to much about the details. I did in fact pick up a quart of 10w-40 at a Pemex and still have part of it (I think the Spanish label looks cool on the shelf in my shop).

handypro · 08-08-2012, 11:36 PM

I..have...a..2000..RT..with..30k...mileage..is..us ually..4452.. 44..overall..combined...52..straight..hiway..stead y..speed..75-80mph...what..says..you.and your RT??

JBADV · 08-10-2012, 05:50 AM

Anything going on in the RT world ?
Has anybody put the Akrapovic exhaust can on their RT ?

bingbong · 08-10-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JBADV

Anything going on in the RT world ?
Has anybody put the Akrapovic exhaust can on their RT ?

I need to research for some wilbers ESA shocks for my 07 . I'm stuck in 2 player mode, which is ok even for single but I'd really like it set up for me and maybe a little more ride height on the back to quicken up the steering a touch. I have thought about an exhaust but it doesn't seem right on an RT somehow. So if anyone out there has looked into suspension replacement I'd love to hear about it. I think Hyperpro do some too.

JBADV · 08-10-2012, 04:32 PM

I think Hyperpro has suspension for the RT,not sure about your year.You could call EPM and check it out.I just ordered a Hyperpro steering damper kit from them for my '12 RT.

It might be the Metzeler tires but I don't like the feeling when riding over tar snakes.I had the same thing happen with a Ducati Monster and I installed a steering damper on it,and it was fine after that.

roadstar · 08-11-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JBADV

Anything going on in the RT world ?
Has anybody put the Akrapovic exhaust can on their RT ?

Putting an exhaust on an RT, just makes it sound like a louder fart machine.

bootzilla · 08-11-2012, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by roadstar

I have been using Rotella T 15w-50w (non synthetic) in all my bikes for years & most likely will use the same in my RT.

I use it with no problems. The latest rendition of the standard Rotella has a JASO rating...and I even think it might be a JASO-MA rating, which would be ok for wet clutches, too, but having an RT, I've never really researched that part...

LeglessOne · 08-11-2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by roadstar

Putting an exhaust on an RT, just makes it sound like a louder fart machine.

I have a staintune on mine and doesnt sound too bad for a boxer. More like a soft growl

than a fart.

Shane

coloradomotorrad · 08-11-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JBADV

Anything going on in the RT world ?
Has anybody put the Akrapovic exhaust can on their RT ?

It's sitting in the corner of the garage..

I just can bring myself to put it on. I love the sound now. And without the headers I doubt I'd see much of a performance gain.

SikDMAX · 08-11-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by coloradomotorrad

It's sitting in the corner of the garage..

I just can bring myself to put it on. I love the sound now. And without the headers I doubt I'd see much of a performance gain.

Wanna sell it?

Im headnig out tomorrow for a Saddlesore 1000 to Vegas and back I think on my 07 RTP.

08-07-2012, 07:30 AM	#661
JBADV searching for sanity Joined: Jan 2006 Location: right here,right now Oddometer: 3,061	I don't want to turn this into an oil thread,but would like to know what oil/weight people are using.More interested in the cam head as that is what I have. I had the 600 mile service done and MaxBMW used 10w50.Then on a trip about half way to the next oil change I decided to have the oil changed.New motor,hot weather,etc...So I went to BMW Knoxville and had the oil changed.They used 10w40.I was getting about 42mpg on the 10w50.After the oil change with 10w40 I started getting close to 50 mpg. Thanks for any info.Later,JB __________________ The older I grow,the faster life goes. The more I learn,the less I know.

08-07-2012, 08:08 AM	#662
Firenailer just passin' thru Joined: Mar 2010 Location: New York Oddometer: 354	Hi JB, I had my 600 done at Max in CT. and they used 20 - 50W oil. i'm still getting a pretty steady 48 MPG, sometimes 50 if I'm strictly highway. I'm pretty tied up for the next couple of weeks, so we might have to wait until Sept to have that lunch OK? Happy riding until then! __________________ Ride Safe, Bob BMW R1200RT __________________________________________________ _______________ God is great, Beer was good, and People are crazy!

08-07-2012, 03:49 PM	#664
roadstar Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Lancaster PA Oddometer: 310	I`m woundering that since the engine uses a dry clutch , one could put any type of oil in it (being car or bike) as long as it has the right weight. I have been using Rotella T 15w-50w (non synthetic) in all my bikes for years & most likely will use the same in my RT. __________________ IBA # 47424 2010 BMW R1200RT Polar Metalic 94 BMW K1100LT Pine green Metalic 76 Honda GL1000 (red & naked)

08-07-2012, 06:13 PM	#665
Firenailer just passin' thru Joined: Mar 2010 Location: New York Oddometer: 354	I've heard that in one of the other forums, and it would seem to make sense as we have dry clutches. But does anyone know for sure? __________________ Ride Safe, Bob BMW R1200RT __________________________________________________ _______________ God is great, Beer was good, and People are crazy!

08-08-2012, 11:36 PM	#667
handypro SportTouracologist Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Sedona, Aridzona Oddometer: 122	Rt..mpg?? I..have...a..2000..RT..with..30k...mileage..is..us ually..4452.. 44..overall..combined...52..straight..hiway..stead y..speed..75-80mph...what..says..you.and your RT??

08-10-2012, 05:50 AM	#668
JBADV searching for sanity Joined: Jan 2006 Location: right here,right now Oddometer: 3,061	Anything going on in the RT world ? Has anybody put the Akrapovic exhaust can on their RT ? __________________ The older I grow,the faster life goes. The more I learn,the less I know.

08-10-2012, 04:32 PM	#670
JBADV searching for sanity Joined: Jan 2006 Location: right here,right now Oddometer: 3,061	I think Hyperpro has suspension for the RT,not sure about your year.You could call EPM and check it out.I just ordered a Hyperpro steering damper kit from them for my '12 RT. It might be the Metzeler tires but I don't like the feeling when riding over tar snakes.I had the same thing happen with a Ducati Monster and I installed a steering damper on it,and it was fine after that. __________________ The older I grow,the faster life goes. The more I learn,the less I know.

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