This must be specific only to the LC as the guys in Stellenbosch put Shell Helix in my Oil Cooled 1200GS
After clutch
problems issues with the R 1200GS LC BMW has issued a statement that ONLY Castrol Power 1 Racing in the viscosity grade 5W40 is approved to be used in the R1200GS LC.
If you use any other oil EVEN WITH THE SAME SPECS (synthetic JASO MA SAE5W40, I sell this stuff from Ravenol for R 72 per litre)

and the bike develops clutch
problems issues BMW will not fix it under warranty.
That's not a
problem but plain pathetic if you ask me.
BTW I have spoken to a sales rep at Castrol SA and made them aware of the situation. They are currently not selling the Power1 in 5W40 in SA but this might change in the future. Probably more likely than BMW dropping the silly oil recommendation
