Oops, sorry Jon. I erred (yet again). There is no series 2000 10w-40. There is 0w-30 and 20w-50, which is what I'm using now.
check out: www.amsoil.com/products/motoroils/index.htm for more info. 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 Crisler, Jon > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 2:20 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Oil consumption > > > Henry, they have a Series 200 10w-40 ? Is that brand new ? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Henry S. Winokur [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 1:55 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Oil consumption > > > 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!) 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