How many miles on 3.2 qts of oil?

[Budweiser]

I am getting about 200 miles before the oil light goes on my 200 700SXr. A buddy I ride with has a 2001 SRX and only goes through about a quart in that milage. It was not like this last year. The sled has 5000 miles, doesn't smoke excessivly, does not foul plugs and runs fine.

Is there a way I can adjust it without leaning out the motor? Can someone explain it to me? Thanks for the help!

 

[Coldplay97]

150 to 170 miles to one quart, 24mm on oil cable, do you ride with a steady throttle pull or are you to the bar in and out of corners this can make your usage more......CP , 97 sx700

 

[Budweiser]

I ride with a steady throttle pull and I adjusted the oil cable to 23 +/-1 mm. It was originally at about 30 so I think I actually increased oil usage. In my last ride I went 85 miles and went through more then 2 quarts. Still not fouling plugs!

I called the dealer and they told me to bring it in in the fall. I suspect the oil cable needs replacing as the end that is supposed to be tight (the end closest to the motor) comes out. I don't think it should do that. That probably gives the cable too much play. Oh well! The Yammi still hasn't failed me! Just needs a little TLC!

 

[snoden700viper]

Whew....definatly a problem. On a 1200 mile trip I used 3.5 quarts total on my viper. I'm steady on the throttle with some blasting.

 

[yamaholic22]

the oil pump is going bad, it is pretty common on the non powervalved engines. Betheviper probably has one for you.

 

[bucky]

I agree with Yamaholic. At least your getting plenty of oil. Rather have that than not enough.

 

[bolin22]

getting to much oil actually creates a lean condition if im not mistaken.....oil displaces gas.....

 

[yamaholic22]

that is if it is mixed, because the oil is harder to push through the jets because of the bigger molecules and much higher viscosity.