Re: Our Bikes

[Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Babying a bike is one of the MAJOR causes of excess oil usage. My ST 
>how has about 6K on her and uses NO oil. In fact in June I went up 
>to Americade about 250 miles of slab. I cruised at no less than 80 
>and frequently much more for hours. After the ride home in 90+ 
>degree heat at the same types of speeds my bike had used NO oil, 
>nada. In fact I've never added any oil between changes. I do change 
>it a bit more often than most people but hey it can't hurt.  For the 
>record I've also had no problems ( knock wood) I did have the fuel 
>sender replaced about 3000 miles ago but other wise the bike has 
>been perfect.


Erik






>The bike also went through oil almost as quickly as gas. Don't know
>what caused it (the bike has truly been babied) but valves, seals, etc. were
>replaced
>
>Daphne
>99 S3
>
>
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