Hi all, On previous oil changes I was using Castrol GPS 10w/40 semi synthetic in my CS but when I went to Halfords this time Castrol GPS 10w/40 does not seem to exist anymore I did find GPS 10w/30 synthetic, but because of this I did mot buy the GPS oil and opted for Halfords own brand supplied...

Are we still using Castrol GP oil? If so, where's a good place to get it, Halfords don't keep it anymore? Or can I use a semi-snythetic? Mikey

I bought some Castrol GP 10/40 engine oil for my F650 some time ago, but havn't got around to useing it yet (rounded off sump plug) but looking in my manual it doesn't list 'GP' as a suitable oil. Can I still use it or will it damage the bike? Cheers, Matt

Hi guys, I'm about to change the coolant for my 2005 F650 Dakar tomorrow – prep work for my upcoming long trip. Some might say it's not necessary to do after only 2 years, but I thought I'd give it a proper flush because I'll be travelling through some fairly hot countries for the next 20000...

Hi, I know that the choice of oils has been discussed to death, but I'm having problems trying to find anywhere that sells oil that meets the BMW specification. Nobody seems to have Castrol GP in London and every other available brand of oil seems to be rated SL (manual recommends SF, SG and...

Hi guys, I changed the oil on my Dakar to the BMW recommended Castrol GP which should be alright since I had the same oil in previously. Problem is that the Blo**y clucth slips so grossly I cant even wheelie in 1st. (No joke on my wheely ability ok?!) I cant see it being the clutch plates yet...