rikernumber1 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hi All, Just over a month in to Radian YX600 ownership; serviced it a week or so ago and since then it seems to be using oil - not sure if it was before as I hadn't had it long enough - this is also my first bike for 16 years so I'm re-learning a lot of things. It's using about 500ml of oil (just under an imperial pint = 20 Fl oz) per 100 miles. I'm using semi-synthetic 10/40 motorcycle oil - stuff I got from http://www.wemoto.com - full URL for the oil is http://shop.wemoto.com/pictures.dyn?u=2147944qqq5828349 Its main use is commuting - I do about 40 miles a day, down dual carriageway at approx 70 mph (plus or minus.....). Fuel consumption is between 53-60 mpg (again, imperial gallons). Performance is fine - plenty of welly when you need it. Engine seems to be original so is about 22 years old with approx 42K on the clock (speedo was replaced at some point, so this is best estimate based on old MoT certificates). Smokes a bit when starting - especially in the morning. I have some questions: 1. If I use a more mineral based oil would that be better for it (and less likely to burn? Maybe a 20/50 oil would be better? 2. I'm guessing the rings/bore is worn, hence oil is going in to the cylinders that way and being burned, or maybe an internal leak from a gasket allowing oil to be burnt in the cylinders from the top - any opinions on this based on what I've described, or is it a case of taking it apart to see? 3. Is it simply too old to be used for for hacking down a dual carriageway at 70mph for 30 mins at a stretch? TIA for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted June 30, 2008 Moderator Share Posted June 30, 2008 bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiCkY Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 quite a few Yamahas use alot of oil, TDM/TRX in particular. but yours is an oilaholic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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