VifferRiderUK Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi all, My Viffer has now done 4000 miles and needed an oil top-up. It took about 1/2 litre to get it to the upper mark. I've never had to top up a VFR before (owned a few previously). Has anyone else had to top up the oil? I can't see any leaks etc anywhere btw... H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted September 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 11, 2015 I would think it just needs to break in and loosen up a tad. Keep riding hard? C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Your well past the seating point with rings, so if its consuming I doubt it will improve, you might be able to reduce consumption with a different oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rob916 Posted September 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi aitchUK, what grade of oil are you using ? 10w30 5w30 5w40 ? what does your manual say/advise ? mine only used about 500ml between 2000kms and 12500kms . and between 12500kms and 16000kms 0ml . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Mine doesn't use any and I use 10w40 full synthetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrcolin Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I have not seen any measurable consumption on mine with about 3000 miles, my 2008 CBR1000RR however used to drink oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Mine needed a 200 ml top up during the second oil change period, and has not needed any more since. HONDA full synthetic on intervals of 4000 miles. Now at 14500. The 08 Fireblades are notorious for burning oil. I have heard up to a liter per thousand miles is somehow considered "normal". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VifferRiderUK Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll keep a close eye on the oil consumption. @ Rob916 I'm not sure what oil the dealer put in it after the 600 mile first service. I would hope it's the one recommended by Honda in the UK i.e. 10w 30. I topped it up with Castrol semi-synthetic 10w30 which matched the owners manual recommendations exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Mine needed a 200 ml top up during the second oil change period, and has not needed any more since. HONDA full synthetic on intervals of 4000 miles. Now at 14500. The 08 Fireblades are notorious for burning oil. I have heard up to a liter per thousand miles is somehow considered "normal". Honda replaced the rings as a warranty issue on 08's. I think the manufacturers try to limit their liability and expense to say its normal to use a 1/2 quart of oil per 1,000 mile. Ofcourse they are all full of chit. My ktm says its normal to burn 1/2 ounce per hour, ktm is damn lucky that it doesn't. It doesn't burn at all actually , very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrypz Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I am using 10W30 full syn. No consumption at all at 7000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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