Sat, 26 Jun 1999 12:47:13 +0300
- Message No. 5868
From: "Φοίβος"
Subject: Re: Oil consumption
Christoph Ziegenhardt (ATiC#376) wrote:
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> Hey folks
>
> Recently I measured an increased (and if I say increased I mean it)
> oil consmption of my RD 03 I almost have to fill 1/2 liter every
> 350-400 km.
That's 1 lt every 700-800 km...
It could be almost normal if you count this when you really push your
engine to the limits (going very fast for all those 800kms)
If this hapens in normal riding, IMHO that's too much to be from any
other reason than worn pistonrings, unless you have some kind of leak
from the engine.
Also, since your's is the RD03 I can assume that it has a lot of
kilometers on it's back.
Changing your engine could be the answer, but a very expensive one.
Also, I doubt you could find a 650 engine that would be any good.
So, my advice is to by a new bike, or if you can't afford it or you are
too attached to the one you have, go to a good mechanic and fix it.
It will be expencive, but if the cylinder is ok, changing rings and/or
valves could give a new life to your bikes engine.
Good luck
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