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Bradders:
I will Julie. Thanks again for your help.

Bradders:
Afternoon. My 400/4 is still using a lot of oil. 1/2 a litre in about 200 miles. Have tried putting Redex down the bores. Is there anything else I could try or is it time to get a mechanic to have a look for me? Is there a mechanic that anyone could recommend local to me? I live in Crowthorne Berkshire.

SteveD CB500K0:
It’s either leaking it or burning it.

If you don’t have pools of oil under your bike, I’d take to Hatfields. They are pretty old school and should be able to run a compression check for you.

I don’t have a compression tester any more.

Steve
Wokingham


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Nurse Julie:
At least you tried the basics Bradders. The compression readings were very good on my 400/4 but, when I stripped the engine and found 3 pistons and rings with serious damage, it was actually the carbon build up that was stopping oil getting by the rings and the carbon build up also helped maintain the good compression. Not saying your engine has such substantial damage and issues that mine had but....worth bearing in mind.

Bradders:
That’s interesting Julie. Hadn’t thought about that. Steve I’ve been into Hatfield’s a couple of times but they said that they would do MOT’s but that was about it as my bike was too old! Maybe I’ll try them again. Chris.

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