View Full Version : What do you reckon about burning oil?
mark247
4th May 2007, 12:27
Old bikes burn oil, thats a fact. Some burn heaps, some burn a little. But when do you think burning oil gets to the point that its just TOO MUCH?
When it needs topping up every 2000km? 200km? every ride? When it goes off the dip stick every 300km?
Whats your opinion?
Cheers.
Whats your opinion?
Personally I love it, to me it says that all is well and alive in there... nothing like clearing the pipes onto the mobile object behind me. :love:
mark247
4th May 2007, 17:48
Personally I love it, to me it says that all is well and alive in there... nothing like clearing the pipes onto the mobile object behind me. :love:
Yeah but what if its a 4stroke? lol
Yeah but what if its a 4stroke? lol
Now with that I am out of my depth.
Probably won't smell as good.
Old bikes burn oil, thats a fact. Some burn heaps, some burn a little. But when do you think burning oil gets to the point that its just TOO MUCH?
When it needs topping up every 2000km? 200km? every ride? When it goes off the dip stick every 300km?
Whats your opinion?
Cheers.Whats the problem? GB using a bit?
I put 500mls plus in each 500kms on the CX. GB uses a wee bit, say 200mls each 1000kms. Which I understand is not uncommon if they are trashed like mine is :yes: HTH
Don't use synthetic oil and half your battle will be won:rockon: :yes:
Edbear
4th May 2007, 18:31
In 12,000km I added just over a litre to my '89 GSX-F600. Only had 42,000km on it when I sold it though, too.
Used semi-synthetic and didn't particularly ride it sedately.
The Pastor
4th May 2007, 18:56
my 86 gpz doesnt use oil at all, it leaks a VERY tiny amount (havnt noticed the level drop but i get a drop of oil every night) but thats coz im too poor to afford those gasket things.
mark247
4th May 2007, 19:39
Don't use synthetic oil and half your battle will be won:rockon: :yes:
I have changed to mineral, still burns a bit.. A LOT less, but still a bit.
I have changed to mineral, still burns a bit.. A LOT less, but still a bit.You are checking the oil tank after you've run the engine for a few minutes?
mark247
4th May 2007, 19:56
You are checking the oil tank after you've run the engine for a few minutes?
Well i just went out then and turned the bike on and ran it for a while and running for a few moments doesnt change the oil level, i find i usually have to go for a ride, get home, let the engine idle a while, then check it...
Well i just went out then and turned the bike on and ran it for a while and running for a few moments doesnt change the oil level, i find i usually have to go for a ride, get home, let the engine idle a while, then check it...That's fine. Letting it fast idle for a few minutes should do the job too. Gives the pump time to scavange the oil from the sump to the tank.
How much oil are you going through?.
mark247
4th May 2007, 20:07
That's fine. Letting it fast idle for a few minutes should do the job too. Gives the pump time to scavange the oil from the sump to the tank.
How much oil are you going through?.
Well i cant give you an exact amount, but since i changed to mineral last saturday, i have ridden about 350km and it has probably gone down around a 3rd of the dip stick...
Is there any weeping around the top of the engine? Rocker cover, head area, or decompression lever seal maybe.
mark247
4th May 2007, 20:30
Is there any weeping around the top of the engine? Rocker cover, head area, or decompression lever seal maybe.
Nope, i gave the engine a really good clean so i could see if there were any leaks, none at all. The only dirt on the engine is around the chain area. I checked the oil before after i had run the engine for 3 minutes or so and it was hardly on the dip stick, i took it for a ride and got it warmed up ( went about 8km ) and came home just onw, checked the oil, and its near full ( where it was when i checked it this morning after a ride. So i think taking it for a ride gives me a much more precise oil level. But in saying that, i still have to top it up every now and then...
Nope, i gave the engine a really good clean so i could see if there were any leaks, none at all. The only dirt on the engine is around the chain area. I checked the oil before after i had run the engine for 3 minutes or so and it was hardly on the dip stick, i took it for a ride and got it warmed up ( went about 8km ) and came home just onw, checked the oil, and its near full ( where it was when i checked it this morning after a ride. So i think taking it for a ride gives me a much more precise oil level. But in saying that, i still have to top it up every now and then...Wouldn't swet it then. About every second tank full or around 700kms by the sounds of per top up should be fine. They only hold about 2.3 litres total anyway, with 1.6/1.7 changed per oil change/oil and filter change. Oil should be changed every 3,000kms and filter every third change. I personnally replace the filter every second change on my beasty.
mark247
4th May 2007, 20:49
Wouldn't swet it then. About every second tank full or around 700kms by the sounds of per top up should be fine. They only hold about 2.3 litres total anyway, with 1.6/1.7 changed per oil change/oil and filter change. Oil should be changed every 3,000kms and filter every third change. I personnally replace the filter every second change on my beasty.
Does yours burn much oil? I just keep checking it because im so paranoid im gonna run it dry one day and spin a bearing... and i really cant afford a new engine lol
Does yours burn much oil? I just keep checking it because im so paranoid im gonna run it dry one day and spin a bearing... and i really cant afford a new engine lolTis a good habit to check the oil before a ride. My Gb uses a fairly similar amount by the sounds of it.
mark247
4th May 2007, 21:09
Tis a good habit to check the oil before a ride. My Gb uses a fairly similar amount by the sounds of it.
I wish i could check the oil before each ride, but it seems for me, as i said before, to get an exact level of the amount of oil i need to take it for a ride first. So i just check the oil after each ride :P Thanks for your help mate!
mark247
10th May 2007, 17:01
Well today i finally purchased a second hand piston, barrel, and rings, and a new set of valve seals for my gb400. The wrecker said if the bike doesnt stop burning oil with the piston and barrel i got from him, he will happily give me my money back, so thats sweet as. Time to rip out the manual i guess..
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