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tantasquit · 03-29-2009, 01:02 PM

The results show typical wear metals from this type of engine after 3,000 miles on the oil, but the oil itself only had 500 miles on it?

Has the bike been losing coolant or oil through normal usage?

Has the breather tube been cleaned lately? Is the engine making unusual noises?

The impression I get from the results is that readings seem to be within reason, despite that annoying slime that appears on the dipstick.

Does it seem to run fine otherwise? What would happen if you just rode it all summer with normal maintenance? (ie: no anticipated engine work as mentioned in older post).

Thanks again for posting the conundrum info, ride safe.

03-29-2009, 01:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
tantasquit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 533	The results show typical wear metals from this type of engine after 3,000 miles on the oil, but the oil itself only had 500 miles on it? Has the bike been losing coolant or oil through normal usage? Has the breather tube been cleaned lately? Is the engine making unusual noises? The impression I get from the results is that readings seem to be within reason, despite that annoying slime that appears on the dipstick. Does it seem to run fine otherwise? What would happen if you just rode it all summer with normal maintenance? (ie: no anticipated engine work as mentioned in older post). Thanks again for posting the conundrum info, ride safe.