my 90 evo has used almost half quart of oil at 1100 miles. is this the norm with these old evos? bike has 28,000 miles, i dont know what kind of oil is in it it was clean!! when i bought it from the dealer this year. normal?

 

That's norm.
Don't worry!
Keep it in the middle, don't over fill, that might slow it down some.
You might check your blow-by tubes. I use about that and my tube never leaks, no blow-by.
They are like older 911's, Vw's and oilhead/airhead beemers, they are made to use oil.
Cooling is working!
my thoughts only, sure not an expert

 

normal to me

 

That's about what I'm getting in my "98 EVO as well. Glad to know it's not just me. 53K on mine.

 

ok cool thanks for the replies!!

 

I don't think an evo motor that "uses" oil is ever normal.Mine has never used a drop.

 

Have over 50k on this 90' EVO and it uses oil.
I figured if it didn't use or loose oil, it wasn't a Harley... Runs perfect however and doesn't smoke so I just add oil when it gets low and ride.

 

My 99 used some oil, maybe half a qrt in 3K, my 94 does not seem to use any that I can tell between changes (3K), both @ 30K on the clock.

I don't know what is considered normal but half a quart in 1K sounds like a little more than I'd like unless it's leaking..

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My wife and I shipped our bike to the USA in 2003 and travelled 3,500 miles while over there. It is the biggest trip I have ever made and kept records for. I used roughly a quart per 1,000 miles, all fully loaded and 2-up. That includes filling it to the full mark. I have never noticed a difference in oil consumption doing that.

 

I have 75,000 miles on the 2nd engine in my '94 Softail. I typically use about a cup (8 oz.) of oil every 2,000 miles give or take (more in hot weather, less in the cold). Personally, I think a quart in 1,000 miles is pushing the limits of acceptable oil consumption for an Evo.

I tried running the oil level low to reduce oil blowing out the breather. Not only did it NOT stop the blowout, but oil consumption increased significantly. Nowdays I run it full. Remember, oil carries off engine heat. The Softail has a smaller oil supply than a dresser to begin with (3 quarts versus 4), so you need all the oil circulating you can get.