Results of tonights tinkering ...

[Mark_h]

Ref the iffy plug threads, if you still want to take the heads off you may be able to get them re-tapped or if fully buggered get them helicoiled. Should not be too expensive either way.

May be worth checking with the bodgers ref some sort of threadlock between now and doing it properly both to provide a better seal and stop them working loose.

[Fallout]

Originally Posted by Littlepeahead

Why don't you just buy a nice BMW. Car, bike, better still both.

Money. ... and taste.

Originally Posted by Wideboy

possibly but it shouldn't be burning a noticeable amount that needed topping up, i would say your bikes just an oil burner, or maybe the wrong oil? if the oils to thin it can slip past the rings (teehee ring). My ace had the wrong stuff in it when i bought it, it burnt its entire oil in about 300 miles.

worth checking if all else fails, want me to have a hunt for my compression tester? i can't remember what size it is but im pretty sure i last used it on an old stroker so should fit

It's possible. I just got 10w/40 as specified in Mr Haynes, semi-synth Castrol. A few people have suggested thicker mineral oil. I could try that at the next oil change, though wouldn't know what to look for. I'll see if Mr Haynes says anything.

As for your comp tester, if you can dig it out mate that would be ace! Save me buying another kit!

[Wideboy]

cant promise anything, not seen it for about 5 years and didn't see it when we moved last year

[Fallout]

Originally Posted by Mark_h

May be worth checking with the bodgers ref some sort of threadlock between now and doing it properly both to provide a better seal and stop them working loose.

I don't think that's necessary mate. I think I was just paranoid about stripping threads so didn't tighten them up enough. I've given them a good tightening this time without going mental. I'll check them again in 500 miles or so and see if they're still in properly.

Change your oil for castor oil, if nothing else you'll get to see anyone that rides behind you running for the loo.

[Fallout]

I was thinking about crude oil. That's quite viscous isn't it?

@Gav - no probs mate. If it turns up let me know!

[Mark_h]

Originally Posted by Spank86

Change your oil for castor oil, if nothing else you'll get to see anyone that rides behind you running for the loo.

May I suggest keeping quiet for a bit as of yet we don't know if your new toy is an oil munching frame shredder too. Could you take El Presidento chucking it all back at you?

Originally Posted by Fallout

it struggles at around 2.5k rpm when cold. Fine after a few minutes,

When you start the engine let it run for a minute or two before driving and when you stop let it run for a minute or so, it Sounds like your turbo is struggling but doing the above will make sure it's not still spinning with no oil in it, probly just full of crap so new oil and airfilter should solve it as long as you stick with letting it run for a bit before driving or turning off

Originally Posted by Wideboy

i can't remember what size it is but im pretty sure i last used it on an old stroker

Why were you using it on Mark?

Originally Posted by Mark_h

May I suggest keeping quiet for a bit as of yet we don't know if your new toy is an oil munching frame shredder too. Could you take El Presidento chucking it all back at you?

I very much doubt that Ad's new beasty is in very good condition all over, very envious!

[Wideboy]

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