Lanouette, Richard wrote:
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> So according to them, we have to open the engine every 20,000 miles....
Uhmmm....I'm not buying that. I believe it has been discussed before,
but the Genesis motor, aka FZR 1000, will use oil at moderate to high
rpm. If you do a lot of high speed driving, it WILL use oil. I have
traveled 300 miles at 100mph +/-, and used 3/4 quart of oil. I have also
traveled the same distance at 60 mph, and not used a drop. In fact, I
have gone 3000 miles, a normal oil change, and not used any.
Now if you are using oil regardless of speed, it is possible that
something else has happened. But many of us have not had that problem,
so, unfortunately, it might just be your bike. That may not be great
news for you, but it would indicate that overall, the GTS is a good
bike. I guess what I'm trying to say in a round about way is, one faulty
GTS does not make ALL GTS's bad. I am sorry that it has happened to you,
however.
Hey, why don't you try some Bardall. (I think that's how it's spelled.)
I have used it in oil burning cars before and it does work. (Although I
think it its probably just gummy stuff that 'clogs' the loose area's. I
dunno. I just couldn't afford to do anything else at the time!) :^)
Good luck,
Brandon
