Q: Over the past four years I’ve lovingly restored a beautiful BSA A10 650, from the mid sixties I believe. And finally it’s completed and all ready to go.
But before I start and ride the bike I would like to ask you guys a question about oil.
What modern day oil could and should I use in my bike? I’ve been told to use mineral oils only and not synthetic, what do you think on this subject? I look forward to your reply and I’m enjoying the new site, keep it going.
Alan Collins Cape town
A: I wouldn’t worry yourself too much Alan because any of the ‘modern’
oils will be fine for your bike. A good 20w50 is a good bet and any familiar make will do, like Motul, Castrol, Repsol, Ipone, Putoline and so on. There’ll be no problems if you decide to use fully synthetic either. It is the best oil money can buy, so throw some in and get riding, nice to hear of a BSA bike being restored too.
