oil consumption
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Illinois
RE: oil consumption
I don't know milwaukeeshaker... You definitely aren't running to hard. I don't have the 95 upgrade so someone else will need to chime in here.
ORIGINAL: milwaukeeshaker
I've got the 95 inch mod, we were probably averaging 65 to 70 most of the time. No smoking or oil leaks observed. Using mobil 1 v-twin synthetic.
I've got the 95 inch mod, we were probably averaging 65 to 70 most of the time. No smoking or oil leaks observed. Using mobil 1 v-twin synthetic.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Titusville, FL
RE: oil consumption
Hell Yes that's excessive but may be due to the type of oil or perhaps past maintence and/or break in.
I change my oil every 2500 miles and even after the initial 1,000 I changed at 2,500 (or 1,500 miles later). I rode it like I stole it from the showroom floor although I did vary the speed for the first 200-300 miles.
At 10,000 I switched to Sny3 and now have 27,000 miles and cranking. I usually cruise above 80, typically between 90 and 100 when possible. I have never added oil between changes and the most I was down was 1/4 quart after my 3700 (missed my 2500) mile California coast ride.
I change my oil every 2500 miles and even after the initial 1,000 I changed at 2,500 (or 1,500 miles later). I rode it like I stole it from the showroom floor although I did vary the speed for the first 200-300 miles.
At 10,000 I switched to Sny3 and now have 27,000 miles and cranking. I usually cruise above 80, typically between 90 and 100 when possible. I have never added oil between changes and the most I was down was 1/4 quart after my 3700 (missed my 2500) mile California coast ride.
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From: Billings,Mt.
RE: oil consumption
ORIGINAL: zubaugh
At 10,000 I switched to Sny3 and now have 27,000 miles and cranking.
At 10,000 I switched to Sny3 and now have 27,000 miles and cranking.
Just joking,most people here have nothing good to say about it.
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RE: oil consumption
I don't burn any oil in my 2005 Ultra. I would rate my riding style as average and have never been down at oil change time. I change the oil every 2500 miles. To answer your question, I think your consumption rate is high and you need to check it out.
Road Captain
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From: Titusville, FL
RE: oil consumption
ORIGINAL: 1FLTRI4ME
YOU USE SYN3,shame on you!
Just joking,most people here have nothing good to say about it.
YOU USE SYN3,shame on you!
Just joking,most people here have nothing good to say about it.
I don't know of other's problems with Sny3. I suspect it's a personal thing and believe any oil, regular or synthetic will work well if you change it frequently and stay on top of all servicing expensive as it becomes.
I do know the synthetic is a b.... to wash off my hands. lol