Hello, I just bought a 1998 K1200RS with 50,000 miles and I want to change the oil. I'm not sure what kind or brand of oil and filter to use. I found this video on youtube:
Kirk Johnson from BMW Motorad club of Illinois says to mix 3 quarts of any brand 20w50 with 1 quart of Valvoline VR1 20w50 to get a little zink in there. I live in Los Angeles California so I ride year round and this bike will be my daily commuter. I'll also shoot the canyons and do some touring (10 hour riding days kind of stuff).
I don't understand all this stuff about API service ratings. Can anyone tell me what I need? Thanks.
Kirk Johnson from BMW Motorad club of Illinois says to mix 3 quarts of any brand 20w50 with 1 quart of Valvoline VR1 20w50 to get a little zink in there. I live in Los Angeles California so I ride year round and this bike will be my daily commuter. I'll also shoot the canyons and do some touring (10 hour riding days kind of stuff).
I don't understand all this stuff about API service ratings. Can anyone tell me what I need? Thanks.