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Engine oil use?

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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.

SteveD CB500K0:
Has the old guy retired then?

2nd try would be Gary Beresford at GS Motorcycle Tyres (or “Bike Base” ) in Winnersh.

He’s put tyres on my 500s and now has an MOT workshop and does mechanics as well.


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Bradders:
Thanks Steve. I shall try him.  Thanks.

Bryanj:
Just come to this party, oil consumption is way too high and must be going somewhere. Did you decide if it was smoking?  I would suspect valve stem seals first and pistons second.

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