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Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2000 2:21 pm**

Hi Pat, My A13 uses almost no oil at all. I am using Kawasaki 10W-40 and find it does a good job for me. The clutch and tranny on my bike seem to work better using the 10W-40 Kawasaki oil that it did using Honda 20W-50. I have about 3600 miles on my bike. Jim

----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Sprague" To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 1:48 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Oil consumption > KLR listers, > > I've been through the archives on this; a lot of bikes seem to have this > problem, some have none of very little, but so far haven't found any answer > as to why my A13 with only 5200 miles on it uses ~ one quart of Castrol > 20W-50 every 800 miles. I used Amsoil 10W-40 synthetic from 2K miles to 4K > miles and it used it up, too, so I went to the cheaper but good oil. > Haven't been able to find any leaks. Spark plug in dark dry brown, I ride > mainly 4K to 6K rpms, mainly mountainous terrain. > > Has anyone found LESS consumption using single viscosity oils? Any more > permanent fixes for this problem? I like to ride longer distances but > don't really want to carry oil or frequent WalMarts on the road. > > Thanks, > > > > > Pat Rileyville, VA > > COG, ZRXOA, FSSNOC, BMWMOA, ABC, > MSF INSTR, AMA Life, NRA Life, GITB > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2000 2:25 pm**

I use the Kawi-chem too and have no problems. I guess the extra 5 bucks I spent last year have paid off. Biker Mike A13 -----Original Message----- From: Jim & Shannon Morehead [mailto:morehead@...] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 3:21 PM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com; Patrick Sprague Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Oil consumption Hi Pat, My A13 uses almost no oil at all. I am using Kawasaki 10W-40 and find it does a good job for me. The clutch and tranny on my bike seem to work better using the 10W-40 Kawasaki oil that it did using Honda 20W-50. I have about 3600 miles on my bike. Jim

----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Sprague" To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 1:48 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Oil consumption > KLR listers, > > I've been through the archives on this; a lot of bikes seem to have this > problem, some have none of very little, but so far haven't found any answer > as to why my A13 with only 5200 miles on it uses ~ one quart of Castrol > 20W-50 every 800 miles. I used Amsoil 10W-40 synthetic from 2K miles to 4K > miles and it used it up, too, so I went to the cheaper but good oil. > Haven't been able to find any leaks. Spark plug in dark dry brown, I ride > mainly 4K to 6K rpms, mainly mountainous terrain. > > Has anyone found LESS consumption using single viscosity oils? Any more > permanent fixes for this problem? I like to ride longer distances but > don't really want to carry oil or frequent WalMarts on the road. > > Thanks, > > > > > Pat Rileyville, VA > > COG, ZRXOA, FSSNOC, BMWMOA, ABC, > MSF INSTR, AMA Life, NRA Life, GITB > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... Let's keep this list SPAM free! Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2000 2:28 pm**

Hi all, My A14 uses no oil either, 3500 mls and hard used at times. Motul 5100 semi synthetic 15/50 in Hawaii. Regards, Brian A14 D17 same oil too.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2000 2:45 pm**

I use 15w 50 Mobil 1 change every 2000 miles or sooner, I have to add a little oil last time to keep it just above the full line mark, I run WFO every time i get on my Y2K, I also pull wheelies at every light and stop sign, And i do a lot of clutchless shifting, also speed shifting when i am racing around town, I jump curbs and go blasting down allys...................................................... Mike

Posted: **Tue Aug 15, 2000 4:43 am**

> Van, > > Keep in mind that Dennis Kirt will beat a competor's price by > $1.00 if you point it out to them at the time you order. > > Their service is excellent. Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse > may have lower prices, but several listers have said that > MAW's service is erratic at best. > > I just ordered a helmet from D-K & it cost $1 less than > MAW's price (I saved $21). D-K has free shipping on orders > over $100. I paid extra to get UPS 3-day delivery, hopefully > in time for Tim's Swiftwater ralley next week. We'll see. > > Professor A9 Federal Way, WA. [USA]

I ordered a helmet from MAW, but it was on the clearance section. I dont know if DK will match that. I got a Nolan N100 for $150. It was a XXL for my big head. The helmet is nice, and was delivered on time. I just got lucky and found the one I wanted in the clearance section. MotorMark

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