I've been using AMSOIL 100% synthetic (Series 2000 20w-50) since the 600 mile oil change. I ride at all speeds up to 80-90 mph, but certainly nothing sustained (more than 1/2 hour @ 80), and I believe I am NOT having oil consumption problems that others have related. Perhaps it is that I don't ride long enough at the higher speeds. I am considering changing to Series 2000 10w-40 next time I change my oil however, to see if there is any difference.
Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, Nationally Certified Riding Instructor Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force West Bethesda, MD USA > -----Original Message----- > From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf > Of Boman, Jeff > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 11:02 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Oil consumption > > > Shawn (and the rest of the list) > > I was wondering....has your bike always consumed an unreasonable amount of > oil? My '93 GTS has 40K miles and doesn't consume oil at any noticeable > rate. I had been using 15-40w (oil for tractors and diesels) up until the > last oil change. I changed to the 15-50w Mobile 1 and hated the way the > bike "felt" (hard to explain). I changed to the 10-40w Mobile 1 within a > week, which I found to have a better viscosity for the bike and > gear box. I > will be returning to the 15-40w (Shell Rotelle-T) this weekend. All > comments are welcome. > > Jeff B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dave Biasotti [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 12:02 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Oil consumption > > > Shawn, > oil consumption is something all of us lament about this bike. > I am afflicted with it too, recently changed to Mobil 1 full synthetic, > 15-50W. > On my thanksgiving wkend tour, which was about 1,800 mi I went thru a > little more than a quart. And that was running at moderate speeds > (60-85) in cool weather (50-60 degrees). So it was no better than the > synthetic blends (Golden Spectro) I was running previously. > > The part no for the K&N air filters was for the individual cones > (replacing the air box). > Removing the air box also requires you to add a small oil mist filter or > crankcase filter. > http://www.knpowersports.com/docs/products.html > they make several just based on the dia of the hose you need to mount it > in. > Your local dealer or hot rod shop should be able to get it for you. > > You bring up a good idea though - just add the mist filter to the hose > inside the air box. > Thanks, I think I'll try that. > > As to your other questions, I haven't stayed at a Holiday Inn either, so > I can't be of much help > > -- > Dave Biasotti // Fremont, CA > > Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:27:46 -0500 > From: Shawn Pearsall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Question for Dave B. > > Dave: > > A few months ago you posted a part number on the list for a K&N filter > that > would go inline with the breather tube to help reduce the oil > consumption on > the GTS above 5000RPM's. I have a specific problem (still haven't fixed > it) > due to a shop selling me a new front sprocket that said 17 tooth...I > didn't > count...when it was actually 16! Now getting to 5000 RPM's is a normal > task. It raises the RPM level by about 450RPM's so 75MPH is now above > 5000. > I have been using more oil now for about 2500 miles (to busy to order > the > part replacement when I think about it..it's two late) > > Questions for Dave & the group: > > 1) Is there a way to remove oil from the Cat after it has been > impregnated? > > 2) What is the part number for the K&N in line filter? Any where have > you found it? > > 3) Would sticking an aftermarket straight PVC valve in line accomplish > similar task? We're really only talking about providing some back > pressure > here to stop the oil from hitting the air filter canister? > > I'm not a rocket scientist...and it's been awhile since I slept at a > Holiday > Inn Express! > > Shawn P > > PS make sure you all change your e-mail address for me...I have left my > company and now work independently (to many hassles with managing > employees!) [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
