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Forbes1964

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Oil consumption
« on: March 28, 2016, 12:58:00 AM »
Is it normal for a scooter to consume some oil between oil changes if ridden hard? I noticed that my Xciting 250ri seems to approach the add line shortly before needing an a oil change . I top it off before it reaches the add Mark. I change the oil when the reminder light comes on . ( about 1200 miles, I think). I usually end up adding oil at about 800 miles. The drive to work is approximately 50 miles ONE WAY. And it's ALL done at 60-65 mph (I occasionally may hit 70 for short bursts in the morning). I'm thinking it's normal consumption for the type of driving.
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wkreps

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Re: Oil consumption
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2016, 02:02:06 AM »
My 2013 Super8 150 "used" oil in about the same way. I believe it is normal as part of the owners manual pre ride check is to always check the oil level.
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Re: Oil consumption
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2016, 11:07:09 AM »
Wow.....I'm impressed.  100 mile daily commute on a 250cc  scooter!
I used to get stupidly happy climbing on my KYMCO for a 20min commute!
Almost made my job a happy experience the final 3 yrs.
Scooter riding can do that!
Good for you....and yeah...at that speed and distance. ..some oil consumption might be expected.
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Re: Oil consumption
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2016, 05:11:47 PM »
Quote from: Stig on March 28, 2016, 11:07:09 AM
Wow.....I'm impressed.  100 mile daily commute on a 250cc  scooter!
I used to get stupidly happy climbing on my KYMCO for a 20min commute!
Almost made my job a happy experience the final 3 yrs.
Scooter riding can do that!
Good for you....and yeah...at that speed and distance. ..some oil consumption might be expected.
Stig
Yes, when I got it, I NEVER expected to enjoy it that much. I expected to ride it to work every once in a while. Now it seems as if I'll ride it about 4 times per week. The only reason it's not five is because on Wednesday evening I have Church and sometimes need to get home in a HURRY.

I Talked with a Harley rider. He calls it "WIND THERAPY " . I tend to agree.
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Forbes1964

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Re: Oil consumption
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2016, 05:19:07 PM »
That's a relief. If it knew I'd be riding it so much, I might have gotten an Xciting 500 or a Burgman 400. I hope the 250 stands up to that kind of heavy use because it will be a while before I can afford to upgrade

Maybe I won't ride it as much once the "newness" wears off. But so far it doesn't seem to be wearing off.


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Re: Oil consumption
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2016, 05:47:27 PM »
Quote from: Forbes1964 on March 28, 2016, 05:19:07 PM

Maybe I won't ride it as much once the "newness" wears off. But so far it doesn't seem to be wearing off.
As the newness wore off my first scoot, I wanted to ride it MORE. :)
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