> No argument here. The GTS is certainly a SPORT-tourer and is more fun than > something like an ST1100 (which I toured Europe with 5 years ago). I also > own a '01 CBR929RR and that's what I consider a sportbike. The > strange thing > is that since I acquired the GTS this past July, I've been riding my GTS > more often than the CBR. The more I ride the GTS the more I like > it. I just > wish the maintenance intervals were shorter and the oil consumption was > less. Speaking of oil consumption, was it you that was using a higher > viscosity oil? If so, how many mile arte on your bike and have you had any > ill effects?
Walt: I don't think it was me. I'm running Amsoil synthetic 20w50. As far as I know I have no oil consumption problems, but on the other hand I don't do all that much cruising much above 80. The traffic in this area is 2nd only to LA and all to often you're doing well if you can average 30-40 on our Beltway (circumferential interstate around DC). I do like the synthetic because I only change it once per year, though I usually change the filter twice! Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, Nationally Certified Riding Instructor Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force West Bethesda, MD USA
