Owning a Thunderace (YZF1000R) and subscribing to the Thunderace list, this
is a topic that has come up time and time again. Guess what is the most
popular solution ?
"Fit GTS rings"
Ironic eh !
Barry Edwards
----- Original Message -----
From: Brandon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 11:08 PM
Subject: Oil and shafties...(watch it, SA's....)..
> Joe wrote:
>
> > ..... My GTS drinks oil when sitting at 80+ mph. <snip>
>
> True. Mostly. This thread has come up before but on my recent trip to
> the Redwoods, it has proven to be true again. If I did not go over 80
> mph +/-, the bike consumed NO oil whatsoever. I checked it at various
> times. However, on the trip in, we averaged 80 to 90 mph and consumed
> about a pint in nearly 700 miles.
>
> While I'm not sure of the 'official' reason on this, it is my
> understanding that the engine consumes oil in the attempt to 'protect'
> all the operating parts, particulary the top end. (Valves,
> rings...etc...)
>
> IMO, I think that this is somewhat reasonable and if it saves the engine
> from excess wear, not a major pita. I have gone an entire oil change,
> 3000 miles, and not used a drop of oil. Because I never went over the
> consumption speed.
>
> And yes, I have owned bikes in the past that consumed NO oil regardless
> of speed, and it was nice. But again, I don't consider, IMO, it to be a
> real problem or pain. But that's just MY opinion. :^)
>
> And....as long as we are at it....I would gladly trade a few hp and a
> little drivetrain 'slop' to have a shaft drive on the GTS. It makes
> plenty of power for me and I don't think the hp difference would really
> be missed. And it would be clean....and quiet... ahh........
>
> Brandon (With his last 2 cents leftover from his trip....) :^)
>
