[20_RC51_00]

my question is whether it's normal to have a certain level of oil consumption (not outright burning or smoking) on a high milage (60000+) large displacement twin? (ex. vtr)? The bike in question sounds like it has been well maintained and cared for by what sounds like a mature rider. The bike mods are non-poser/squid-like. Just need some well seasoned opinions regarding the matter.

Thanks.

 

[RAZR51]

Yes I think it is normal for ANY engine to USE a small amount of oil. A lot depends on maintenance of the bike. If it was properly looked after, 60k miles on a Honda VTR wouldn't scare me a bit.

 

[sburns2421]

It depends on what you consider excessive.

A quart every 2000 miles doesn't seem like that much to me. A quart every 500 might be.

 

[Old Baldy]

Yeah...depends on your definition of "normal" and "excessive." It is perfectly normal for any engine to consume some oil...and with wear, to consume a little more.

If it was greater than ~ 1Q / 1000 miles, I would question it...run a compression or leakdown if possible to help determine top-end wear levels.

 

[drsus]

its a Honda, oil wouldn't dare pass the rings

 

[20_RC51_00]

:notworthy
thanks folks

 

[Latebraker]

its a Honda, oil wouldn't dare pass the rings

Don't say that around anyone who owns a VTX 1800 or a '08 CBR 1000RR, let alone the CBR600F3 I used to own.

Honda makes some of the best oil burners I've ever seen.

 

[Ceolwulf]

my CBR600F3 doesn't burn a drop :woot:

 

[mikstr]

My VTR is now reading well over 80,000 miles and hardly burns any at all (never have to add any in between oil changes). Of course, being a big twin, I can ride the torque curve instead of revving it to the moon like on a cammy little V4, for example.....

 

[Vitza]

im at almost 65k and oil stays perfectly level. never had to add a drop between oil changes... i also know that previous owner beat the snot outta the bike (plenty of track, 1000 mile runs, redline here and there)... these things are tanks

 

[aus_rc45]

My VTR is now reading well over 80,000 miles and hardly burns any at all (never have to add any in between oil changes). Of course, being a big twin, I can ride the torque curve instead of revving it to the moon like on a cammy little V4, for example.....

Your such a wanker, seriously get your hand off it before you go blind!

 

[Old Fart]

Hit a nerve somewhere huh mikstr??

hee hee

 

[mikstr]

I would imagine so (not hard to do with the RC45 toxic seepage-afflicted crowd), but I have Aushole on ignore....

 

[mrgrn]

i have not heard of any 51's using oil and there are plenty of them ridden hard and long by now:rockon

 

[Old Fart]

I would imagine so (not hard to do with the RC45 toxic seepage-afflicted crowd), but I have Aushole on ignore....

In that case as I have Lady Fester on ignore, I'll fill ya in. Aus made a disparaging remark as to holding your willie in your hand. Yet he fails to realise he owns a vintage small displacement touring bike that doesn't make enough power much less ride it enough to use oil.

 

[mikstr]

ah yes, small minds always resort to the old willie in the hand bit (pun intended), lol Of course, come to think of it, what do you expect from a self-proclaimed lover of "**** specials"....

Oh, btw, did you know Aushole runs a dyno? yessir, so sayeth his Ausholiness....

 

[mikstr]

Yet he fails to realise he owns a vintage small displacement touring bike that doesn't make enough power much less ride it enough to use oil.

I sure hope it excels at touring as it sucked at everything else.... (like winning WSB titles, for example)