[Guitarman]

Hi guys!



I just red a post on the local dual sport enthusiasts forum about a girl who blown her TW engine last year. She went for a long trip, lots of highway riding, climbed the Mt Washington, and got back. About 60 miles from home her engine failed. She had to have the head rebuilt.



The reason all that happened is quite simple. She did not take the time to check oil level between oil changes. Sustained high rpm leads to faster oil evaporation. She discovered it the hard way.



So I thought it might be a good idea to pass the word. Guys, check your oil level before each ride! A couple ounces of oil worth nothing compared to the price of a head rebuilt.



Have a good day ;-)

 

[tw200sgp]

That's good advice for any single cylinder four stroke motorcycle engine.



This is even better advice;

 

[assquatch20]

That's good advice for any single cylinder four stroke motorcycle engine.



This is even better advice;

Been there. Got something like a vapor lock in the oilways of the top end and some crazy cam squealing. I was lucky to get home before it chewed anything up. On a lot of bikes this isn't necessary, but when it is, it is. Sometimes I take the valve covers off at oil changes to see the lifters work and make sure there's some splash up there too.

 

[qwerty]

Been there. Got something like a vapor lock in the oilways of the top end and some crazy cam squealing. I was lucky to get home before it chewed anything up. On a lot of bikes this isn't necessary, but when it is, it is. Sometimes I take the valve covers off at oil changes to see the lifters work and make sure there's some splash up there too.

+1 I always check the exhaust rocker after an oil change. Peace of mind.

 

[tcepilot]

Hi guys!



I just red a post on the local dual sport enthusiasts forum about a girl who blown her TW engine last year. She went for a long trip, lots of highway riding, climbed the Mt Washington, and got back. About 60 miles from home her engine failed. She had to have the head rebuilt.



The reason all that happened is quite simple. She did not take the time to check oil level between oil changes. Sustained high rpm leads to faster oil evaporation. She discovered it the hard way.



So I thought it might be a good idea to pass the word. Guys, check your oil level before each ride! A couple ounces of oil worth nothing compared to the price of a head rebuilt.



Have a good day ;-)

only a woman

 

[Oldad]

What the heck does that mean?

only a woman

Are you implying that women are less likely to maintain their bikes? I'd guess, strictly a guess, but I'd say they are generally less likely to abuse their bikes.

I know you intended a funny, but I don't know if it rings true anymore.

Have a good one.

 

[Stromper]

""It takes oil?"" first wife to her Dad over melted VW engine

YES at WFO mine uses oil and even the ester redline I use

 

[GaryL]

Oil consumption will be more pronounced when using Dino oil. Synthetics have a much higher tolerance to heat and do not break down as rapidly under extreme conditions.
Fortunately for us TW owners checking the oil is a simple step to insure there is enough. Driving long distances at high revs is always cause for concern with such small power plants and where you drive, average temperature range, should give more cause for concern. I am sure those out in the south west and in desert conditions experience greater oil consumption and require more frequent changes than those in cooler climates.

Like I always say, "Oil is cheap and engines are expensive".

I do wish some of the guys who have temp gauges or the Vaportech hooked up would post some of the temps they are recording in various conditions. When I first got my TW the temps here were hovering in the 90s and the heat coming off my engine after a good ride was very noticeable. Not nearly as hot now with the addition of the Lizrdbrth oil cooler and much lower out side temps. High temps are a killer and a lack of oil is deadly.

GaryL