Savage_Greg
Serious Thumper Alliance Member
Offline
Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow...
Posts: 7844
SW Washington State
Gender:
|
Let's quantify this question. How much is the difference between "Full to No Oil in the Window"? That's about 1/2 quart or so isn't it?
I wouldn't be rebuilding the engine quite yet. In 1000 miles a hot old thumper engine is gonna eat a little oil too.
We often get used to the oil consumption in our modern, tight, temperature regulated automotive engines, and we forget that our bike is more than just a nostalgic piece of history. It is also old technology. If you were driving a 2007 Valverie Rune, then you could be concerned.
Instead, just add another $2 worth of oil and happily drive another 1000 miles. That's the way it was 1986.
|