I have a 2013 ultra that I had a stag IV kit installed in. It has a screaming eagle proformance turner, roller rockers, perfect fit push rods, race tapers, high flow oil pump and a set of VH monster ovals and a jackpot as header for the exhaust. All the work was done by harley with harley parts. I recently took a 3600 mile trip and the bike burned a quart to 1/2 a quart a day. The dealer told me this was normal for a built bike. This doesn't sound anywhere near normal to me. When I started the trip I only had 7500 miles on the bike

What do y'all think?

 

A day? Not normal. Tell the dealer to skip the "they all do that" bullshit.

 

That kind of consumption could be incorrectly installed rings. Check the spark plugs for signs of oil.

 

I'm taking it in for the 10k service this week. Not the same dealer as built the bike. I'll have them take a look at the plugs

 

3600 mile trip at what, 500 miles a day? So the motor was consuming 1/2 to a full quart every 500 miles? And the dealer told you that was normal for a built bike? And the dealer did the install of the Stage IV kit? Do not let the dealer off with that bullshit. I have two Harleys, both with "built" motors; both with much more mileage. One does not use a drop between changes and the other will consume 1/2-3/4 of a quart between changes. Stay on the dealer until the problem has been addressed to your satisfaction.

 

Thanks