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I run full synthetic, but the specially formulated 15/50 BMW oil is $16 US a PINT, and I can't find that oil anywhere else.  Anybody know if other synthetics will work for temperate weather conditions (San Francisco area)?  Thought I could find 20/50, but couldn't.  How about 5/30?  Thanks.
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What ever oil you decide to use just make sure that it meets or exceeds the factory specs.  I don't believe that 5w30 does.
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Found 15/50 at Walmart for $26 for five quarts.

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What are the API and JASO ratings?  Does it meet BMW's required specs?
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I use Castrol 4T synthetic.  Here's a case of 6 quarts for about $50.  It's 10w50, but should be fine for your bike.  https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-10W-50-Synthetic-Motorcycle-Bottle/dp/B008MISF54
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Cyclegear and amazon have castrol T4 10-50 on sale quite often
Buy a couple six-packs, you should be good for 3 oil changes
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timminator wrote:It's 10w50, but should be fine for your bike.
In 2009, during the ownership of my 2007 Hexhead, the BMW recommended oil changed from 20w-50 mineral to 10w-50 fully synthetic.

I now use the Castrol 4T 10w-50 in my 2012 Twincam RT.

Now of course, BMW have decided to change the spec. to 15w-50 for Hexheads & Twincams.
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