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31-05-10, 08:05 PM
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Re: Oil Burner Update
Well i have spoke to 2 customers (both sprints) at the trumpet dealer where i bought mine with 08,09 bikes and they said theirs dont use any oil at all.
So i dont think its all triples, seems cos they are hand built there is a sporadic difference between them. |
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31-05-10, 08:41 PM
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31-05-10, 08:54 PM
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Well I hope it is rarer than it seems to be ha ha. Enjoy the bikes
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31-05-10, 09:18 PM
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My Street is one of them, almost 8000miles and hasn't burnt a drop. |
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31-05-10, 09:25 PM
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Thats OK... engine number two of mine burnt enough for all three of you
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01-06-10, 12:11 AM
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Re: Oil Burner Update
I would not have one of these motors after hearing problems.
Old ones are bad enough but at least they seem to stick to just a couple of problems which are well known
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01-06-10, 09:53 AM
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 Me mates 995 sprint doesn't burn a lot at all
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01-06-10, 10:51 AM
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Re: Oil Burner Update
Incorrectly fitted oil control rings, so it was about as thirsty as a 2 stroke but without any of the upsides.
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01-06-10, 01:08 PM
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Hmm 2 stroke triple that would be a hoot, gp bike for the road
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01-06-10, 01:28 PM
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Re: Oil Burner Update
Even BP would scoff at the amount of oil I've been through
 Switched from fully-synth 10w40 (recommended) to 10w50 semi, and it reduced consumption though. It's not an issue as long as you watch it though. I've had cars that would take 5 litres per 1000 miles (Rover V8 ) 
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