Low oil, engine damage?

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Aug 14, 2012 | 03:52 PM

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RAWHIDE07

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Originally Posted by Badders

Ah, excessive usage of oil would indicate a worn engine. I didn't think of that. Maybe there'd be blue smoke too?
Thanks RAWHIDE07.

I'll be doing the oils maybe tomorrow or Thursday.

No problem,the guys here in the Dyna forum are always eager to help each other if possible.

Aug 14, 2012 | 07:44 PM

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7mag

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I would think if it was burning oil you would see excessive smoke, especially if it's burn it fast the last owner may have just not put enough oil in when it was last changed, hopefully not to many miles ago. But I think as long as there was still oil circulating and it was not running dry, damage should be minimal or none at all.

Aug 14, 2012 | 08:34 PM

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seniorsuperglideE8

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Hate to break the news to you but some 05 FXD had some wrong valve guide seals installed from the factory. There was a tech service bulletin out on this so check with a dealer on your bike. These seals will induce oil consumption.

Aug 14, 2012 | 08:54 PM

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editbrain

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Do a compression check to see if the walls are scorn, and that the valves are seating properly. I am not a mechanic. Just throwing out ideas for you.

Aug 14, 2012 | 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by editbrain

Do a compression check to see if the walls are scorn, and that the valves are seating properly. I am not a mechanic. Just throwing out ideas for you.

Great suggestion, this will tell the condition of the cylinders.

Also check for shavings in the oil you drained and any heat discoloration of the block. It's the heat (from lack of adequate lubrication) that will kill it and if it hasn't been hot then there probably isn't any significant damage.

Aug 15, 2012 | 05:08 PM

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Badders

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I did an oil and filter change today, then let it idle for 5 minutes. There was no blue smoke! No smoke at all

I can't ride the thing yet as I'm awaiting a couple of things. When it's on the road I will get a compression check done.. that idea had already occurred to me.
I'll be keeping an eye on oil consumption too. I'm feeling optimistic though.. no blue smoke has to be a good sign.

Ta for the replies you guys

Aug 15, 2012 | 05:14 PM

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That why the aftearket makes what's called an oil scavenger. It's to pump out the oil still in the engine. if you look up how the oil circulates through the engine you will see.
No blue smoke is good. Ride er