I've got the same bike but I've only had it for 5 weeks!
I do remember someone else saying oil consumption at higher speeds but they
seemed to mention it in a "that's just the way it is" kinda tone.
But 100 miles/qt sounds ridiculous to me. I'd say you've got something
going on there, I'm sure the experts will chime in soon.
--
Jeff
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On 3/30/02 8:13 PM, "Mr. ED" <ontopk9@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> My bike (1995 Virago 1100) uses oil heavily. Seems to ONLY happen when run
> freeway speeds (75mph or faster) for extended periods. Gets maybe 60 to 100
> miles/qt. Around town there is no apparent oil useage at all. I have looked
> for leaks---dry as a pile of old bones. Nor do I see any apparent smoking.
> Of course, I don't try to look that hard at 85 mph . . . y'know?
>
> This happened both before and after the top end was rebuilt--- Sucked a
> valve due to carbon build-up on stem at about 14,000 miles, has 18,000 now).
> I have ordered a harley style crankcase vent (the kind that keeps a slight
> vacume on the crankcase).
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions . . . anyone?
>
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