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Oil preferences for LeMans 1000

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Category: Technical
Forum Name: Oil
Forum Description: Where members can agonise over the right oil to use in their Guzzi.
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Topic: Oil preferences for LeMans 1000
Posted By: AkDug
Subject: Oil preferences for LeMans 1000
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2020 at 00:44
Any recommendations for motor oil in LeMans 1000?



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Posted By: sardineone
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2020 at 17:39
Oh boy, an oil preference!  I've used Mobil One 15W/50 in my Lemans 1000 since the 4,000 mile mark.  It is still running well at nearly 58k miles with no engine problems save oil weeping from a head gasket that I replaced.  The Mobil One 15W/50 is reasonably priced at Walmart in 5qt jugs and still has the zinc recommended for most motorcycles. Wink


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George

One owner 86' Lemans 1000 (member of the family) / BMW R1200ST (current work horse)

You are what you have ridden!


Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2020 at 18:39
Morris 20/50 for me but you are going to get as many opinions as people on the group!!

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Stephen
Black & Gold LM2
+ Other Bikes & Projects!


Posted By: Rollo
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2020 at 07:36
I think Guzziology has some advice on the standard of oil required. It is important to select an oil which is suitable for the older design of the valve train. I understand newer formulations of oil which have been made with catalytic converters in mind aren't as suitable. I am currently using Silkolene Super 4 10/40 but am sure there are many other suitable oils. 


Posted By: David_M
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2020 at 01:31
Millers Classic 20w50 for both my Lemon and V50.
Don't know if it is available in your part of the world.


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David_M
LM V, V50 iii


Posted By: Ken-Guzzibear
Date Posted: 16 May 2020 at 18:10
The 70's bikes work fine on 20/50 oil, but for best advice and a discount for Guzziriders contact opie oils they have a forum presence look on the Oilman thread



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