98T Using oil?

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (ragtop69gs) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:09:03 GMT

I have drained that tube many times (every oil change) but didn't remember it being the CC breather I don't see how it could work as a breather when it's capped. I thought it was a condensate trap.

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:34:12 GMT

On page 3-8 of the factory manual there is shown a Crankcase breather tube. It is a clear vinyl tube with a plug and clamp at the end that hangs below the left rear of the engine and frame. Maintenance calls for draining when ever there is visible deposits in the clear portion of the tube. It should be serviced more often if driven in the rain, at high speeds or full throttle, or after the bike is washed or overturned. Just uncap the plug and drain it out, then replace the cap and clamp. This...

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (wayne berry) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:54:31 GMT

Hey guys, I changed my oil at 3k and it was right on the mark.. I don't have a manual yet so I use Bike Bandit a lot to look up parts and they show two components that may be worth looking into. One is the sub air cleaner, that appears to go between the two carbs, the other is called the tank storage that fits near the air cleaner housing, I'm thinking that if either of these act as a crank case vent and are stopped up or not working properly they could cause blow-by, hope this helps.

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:04:25 GMT

Jay, look on page 1-53.

duke

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (ragtop69gs) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:25:58 GMT

Since Stan said that I've been studying my factory service manual looking for any type of crankcase vent and so far have come up empty.

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (burninfilm) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:44:04 GMT

Stan, Interesting theory...Wonder if anyone knows more about this possibility....Bob <><

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:24:35 GMT

Poor crank case ventilation can cause oil blow-by. This happened on a pick-up that I previously had owned. Started around 100k miles and progressively got worse. I didn't find the cause until I contacted a GM certified mechanic about it. Turned out the the PCV valve hose had vacuum, but not enough of it. It was partially clogged by carbon that had built up under the throttle body plate near the vacuum port. I'm thinking there is a vinyl tube on our bikes that needs to cleaned out...

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (ngmcbiker) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:42:06 GMT

My 98 T uses lots and lots of oil. No leaks and no oil on the plugs. Where it is going is out the exhaust, in droplets. There is no visible smoke but if I put a towel or rag up behind the bike when i rev it, I get lots of little spots. This is very noticable on the left exhaust which I assume is cooler since it does not get as much 'flow' given how the crossover works (or doesn't).

By lots of oil i mean a quart every thou or so. Now I do ride hard, with high revs...

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (burninfilm) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:00:51 GMT

Mine was just the opposite. When I switched from the Valvoline 10w-40 M/C oil to the Castrol 20w-50 GTX, my oil consumption and noises went down..hmmmmm.. guess they all have different preferences....Bob <><

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (ragtop69gs) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:29:41 GMT

My T never consumed oil when I ran Castrol actevo 10-40. My last oil change I figured I'd try their 20-50 for the hot months and I just had to add 1/2 qt. after 3000 miles. I usally gets changed at 4000 mile and this is the first time I had to add oil between changes. I guess the T does not like the heavier oil. It had no effect on shift quality.

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 23:36:56 GMT

V-twins in general tend to use a little oil. The only exception is neither of my Suzuki 800 V-twin's used any oil at all between changes. Less than a qt. every 1000 miles is considered OK by most engine manufacturers. A pint in 1500 miles is considered minor.

Stan

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (burninfilm) — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:07:43 GMT

Mine also uses about 1 qt every 2000 miles. Extended high speed running will use a little more. Ditto if the oil is getting well used and near changing..I don't worry about it and keep a qt with me..Bob <><

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (mike2000t) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:19:22 GMT

Jeff,

I have a 2000 T and mine also uses oil. No leaks, no smoke from the pipes, and it only uses about 3/4 of a quart every 2k miles. I try to check it often, but sometimes when I forget the gearbox tells me, or I hear my valves tap. Mine will shift a bit louder if the oil is too low or too old. It's been that way for the past 25k miles, so I don't worry about it anymore.

Mike

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feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:01:01 GMT

Jeff, the first time I knew I was burning oil I was on a trip and I heard the valves tapping. I stopped and poured almost 2 quarts of oil in the crankcase. The oil pressure light never came on. That's when I started checking every 1000 miles. Honda does not consider oil usage a problem until your engine is burning 2 quarts every 1000 miles. Ain't that a kicker? Mine burns 1 quart every 1500-2500 miles.

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (jeff parsley) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:49:35 GMT

Well I guess it is comforting to know that I am in the majority and not in the minority. I really thought that I had bought a lemon. Its really hard to check it also trying to sit on it straight up and fiddle with the dip stick. I get different readings every time I check it. Question, the low oil level light on the gauge, does any one know how much is left if it comes on? I have not seen mine come on but it would be nice to know if it does where am I at and how many miles are left untill I...

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (paul50) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:25:52 GMT

I'VE HAD MY "T" FOR ONLY 2 1/2 YEARS, BUT HAVE ONLY EVER ADDED ABOUT 1/4 OF A LITRE BETWEEN OIL CHANGES.THE FURTHEST I'VE GONE IN ONE DAY WOULD ONLY BE ABOUT ABOUT 500KMS.(300 MILES).IT HAS ABOUT 50,000 KMS ON HER.

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:40:26 GMT

My 98 uses oil. Not sure the rate, but it's not bad and seems to use more when I ride on the interstate than just futzin' around town. No leaks and the plugs are not oil fouled so it's all good.

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:46:28 GMT

Jeff,

I make it a point to check my oil every time the odometer clicks off another thousand miles. That way I remember to top it off at regular intervals.

I am suspecting that the way my Honda and some others use oil depends partly on the way the combustion chamber is designed and probably partly on the way it is broken in. I am thinking part of the fault is the design because no cars I have owned in the last 20 years ever burned oil even when they have well over...

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (jeff parsley) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:38:14 GMT

Yeah I saw one turquoise over cream riding 2 up at a gas station in deadwoood or central city I think. I did not have time to talk to them. I was riding with a large group and they were lined up ready to leave for Spearfish. Yeah I took a lot of heat for several days. On the last day I finally came unglued on my riding buddies and shut em up for good... It was a great time, 2000 miles total from Kansas City and back. Was staying in some ones yard at 709 Glover, first street to the east off...

Re: 98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (Chicago) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:47:11 GMT

Thank goodness mine wasn't the only T in Sturgis! Where did you stay? I was at Glencoe. Did you see any other T's? I didn't.

98T Using oil?

feeds@yuku.com (jeff parsley) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:08:14 GMT

Well I just got back from a trip to Sturgis. Before I left I checked my oil level and it was 1/2 qt low after 1500 miles or so from last oil change. Used another 1/2 qt getting to Sturgis (1400 mi). I purchased the T in March of this year and am surprised and a bit shocked to find it using that much oil. I have read a thread that Fred posted and he reports the same. Is this the norm for these bikes or what? Do you guys always carry an extra qt in the trunk? I have owned other bikes a long...