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by art.woldan
Mon 09 Nov, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: BMW R51/3
Replies: 4
Views: 5557

Re: BMW R51/3

A lube point the manual doesn't mention is the rear drive splines. (This is more important on the Post '69 airheads.) I use Honda Moly 60 Paste because I read it contains a higher percentage of molybdenum disulfide than any other moly grease.
Art Woldan
by art.woldan
Sat 07 Nov, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: BMW R51/3
Replies: 4
Views: 5557

Re: BMW R51/3

I have a 1954 R51/3 and the manual says the following about lubrication: - Engine; all it says is engine oil as recommended by a BMW agent. I used to use Castrol GTX but now I use 15W50 semi-synthetic Rock Oil from Munich M/C's in Myaree. Munich says BMW used to recommend Rock Oil but now recommends...