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Horrible Gas Mileagle and Oil Use, Need a tune up?
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05 Dec 2008 11:52 #250841
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My 1992 KZ-1000 P-11 gets horrible gas mileage and goes through oil way too much, Do I need to have the valves adjusted or pistons rings replaced or just a tune up?
I am NOT an engine guy, but can handle most everything else.
I would like to hear from those who have experienced this and what they did (hopefully inexpensivey) to remedy this phenomenon.
Thanks
ROB
I am NOT an engine guy, but can handle most everything else.
I would like to hear from those who have experienced this and what they did (hopefully inexpensivey) to remedy this phenomenon.
Thanks
ROB
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05 Dec 2008 11:59 #250842
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
Replied by timebomb33 on topic Horrible Gas Mileagle and Oil Use, Need a tune up?
if it's using oil all the time it might be needing a top end rebuild if it's using it at start up valve guides and seals might be the problem do a compression check and leakdown test to verify condtion of your motor, oh by the way but i'm sorry i can't help you as far as the expense goes it won't be cheap but it sounds like it will need to be done by the way what is excessive fuel and oil use.
1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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05 Dec 2008 15:57 #250874
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1979 KZ-750 Twin
Replied by bountyhunter on topic Horrible Gas Mileagle and Oil Use, Need a tune up?
No kind of tune up or valve adjust will affect oil consumption. If it is not leaking out, the only other path is burning it out the tailpipe. That has to be rings or valve seals, or maybe both.
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05 Dec 2008 16:37 #250886
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1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Replied by Patton on topic Horrible Gas Mileagle and Oil Use, Need a tune up?
Would sniff-test crankcase oil for any sign of fuel contamination (such as gasoline odor).
Combination of leaking float needle plus blockage in carb overflow circuit can allow fuel intrusion into crankcase (poor mileage) whereby oil is diluted and burned out exhaust (excessive oil consumption).
This potentially engine destroying scenerio may occur while riding.
Good Luck!
Combination of leaking float needle plus blockage in carb overflow circuit can allow fuel intrusion into crankcase (poor mileage) whereby oil is diluted and burned out exhaust (excessive oil consumption).
This potentially engine destroying scenerio may occur while riding.
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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