I searched but couldn't find this.
Has anyone used other than the BMW provided oil in their rear drive and what are the thoughts on using other oils. I've been using the Beemer stuff for 100,000+ but I'm thinking of going to Red Line. I use Red Line in all my other bikes with good results.
Rear Drive Fluid
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Rear Drive Fluid
Harry Costello -- Jersey Shore
2007 R1200R
1974 + 75 CB125S
1971 R75
2011 Sportster
BMWMOA 57358
2007 R1200R
1974 + 75 CB125S
1971 R75
2011 Sportster
BMWMOA 57358
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Re: Rear Drive Fluid
I've not used anything different, however my $.02 worth is any quality lubricant that meets the spec should be fine for the change interval specified. Go for it.
Re: Rear Drive Fluid
I've always used Mobil Delvac 75W90 in the rear drive and trans. I figure if it's good enough for the high loading and shock loads of trucks and off road equipment it's good enough for me. It's also not a LS oil which is something I didn't want in the rear drive.
Gary
2007 R1200R
1995 HD FXD
2007 R1200R
1995 HD FXD
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Re: Rear Drive Fluid
I've been using Liqui-Moly full synthetic 75W90 weight gear oil for thousands of miles. It's included in the maintenance kits I purchase from Beemer Boneyard. I use it in the transmission too. No specific reason other than convenience and cost savings and they give a discount if you enter "advrider" at checkout.
07' R1200R Kristall Grau
ex 2007 F650GS
ex 2007 F650GS
Re: Rear Drive Fluid
any decent 75w90.. I have no allegiance to Brand for gear oil. just prefer non synth and change often. I even used the cheap walmart stuff for awhile while dealing with a leaky transmission. Use same thing for FD I use in the gearbox.
2002 R1150R. Helmets save more lives than loud pipes.
Re: Rear Drive Fluid
Been using Royal Purple in everything. Engine, trans, rear.
GBag
'08 XL1200 L (Traded), '09 R1200R (Traded), '11 R1200R (riding the hell out of it)
'08 XL1200 L (Traded), '09 R1200R (Traded), '11 R1200R (riding the hell out of it)