Thanks Wobbly. If I ever get back into BMW's, it would be with an older 750...without an oil cooler!!!

I surely would scrap a bike for that reason. Where are you? Your profile doesn't indicate. I appreciate your help. I gave the bike to someone local...

With tools like the ones we already discussed, the presence of any thread locking product will be a moot point. That tube is going to come out ! Lo...

I just got the tools from UPS. Fast service. Looks like great tools too. Finished as well as Snap On or MAC. Thanks again for the help. I didn't know...

I have no earthly idea ! If the thought of oil leaking around the tube threads makes you loose sleep, then I'd suggest a thin sealer, such as LocT...

Try McMaster-Carr bit #55085A31 for $10.30 Try McMaster-Carr Sliding T-handle #5523A13 for $24 Thanks Wobbly. You're a great resource as always....

You know eventually these will dry up and not be available

To those diesel truck enthusiasts, Ford Motorcraft 15w40 does not have a SM, SL rating. Only a CJ-4 plus. Specifically, warns against use in cars with...

I'm not sure that, generally, people are aware of what's happening to oils and additives and such. I just looked at my gallon jug of Mobile Delvac. It...

You're right. I haven't seen the result of using non detergent straight weight oil, but that's what VW recommended. I don't think VW's had an oil fil...

Thanks 8053 and Wobbly. I think I have a few options now. I remember using straight non detergent 30w in our 1959 Volkswagen. That's what VW recommend...

I went to the Harley dealership today. They showed me a bottle of Harley-Davidson 20w50. It has no API rating, so I don't know what it is. I didn't bu...

Mobil1 is synthetic oil, but Mobil1 V-Twin 20W50 carried the API SG rating the last time I checked. The Harley-Davidson Spectro 20W50 might be the Sp...

You could call Capitol Cycle and ask 'em. My local independent shop will order a box of Spectro H/D for me when I need some. Here's another tip, Mobi...