FWIW, BMW's Motorcycle division recommends running in a new engine for
6000-12000
miles on dinosaur juice before switching to synthetic. The oil change interval
is
6000 and the dealer said BMW advises increasing to 7500 with their synthetic for
normal driving.
"Larry B. Macy" wrote:
> Agreed on all points, but one note. Do not start the new engine on
> synthetics. Too slick. The rings won't seat properly. Break-in requires a
> bit of wear. Use regular mineral based oil for the first 1000 or so.
> Especially with old iron blocks.
--
Jim
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1999 BMW R1100RT Very Black... of course
BMW RA #25289 MOA #89329
1972 Suzuki TS185 Dual Sport, Very sort of orange. For Sale
2000 Audi A4 Quattro Avant Very Silver
1960 MGA 1600 Very Red
1974 MGB-GT Damask Red (Very Burgundy)
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