I'm just guessing, no scientific testing to back me up.
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1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed - NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO
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Thin oil worries
I put in a full can onto the cylinders . About half a quart . Thats how much my oil has risen . Thats quite a bit more than is recommended ( about 1/2 to 1 ounce) . So my car takes about 4+ quarts of oil ...
I hope I dont do engine damage if I drive it gently a couple of milesXJ1100K
Avon rubber
MikesXS black coils
Iridium plugs w/ 1k caps
MikesXS front master
Paragon SS brake lines (unlinked)
Loud Horns (Stebel/Fiamm)
Progressive fork springs
CIBIE headlight reflector
YICS Eliminator
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Too much
Way too much for driving, likely spin a bearing and maybe even score a crank.......You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake lines
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or not
Kool - I'll change the oil myself where it sits . I think I can still run it a bit standing still with the thin oil to clean the crankcase .
What do you think ?XJ1100K
Avon rubber
MikesXS black coils
Iridium plugs w/ 1k caps
MikesXS front master
Paragon SS brake lines (unlinked)
Loud Horns (Stebel/Fiamm)
Progressive fork springs
CIBIE headlight reflector
YICS Eliminator
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further on
With advice from a friend ,I took out the plugs cranked the engine with a rag over the holes until I had pressure . There was quite a bit of Seafoam still in one cylinder especially. It made a bit of a mess but didnt want to bend any parts if the volume of liquid in the cylinder exceeded the compressable limit . I then replaced the plugs and it started right up - but smokey!!! It was so bad I idled the car up the street as my neighbours were beginning to wonder. After 10 or so minutes I idled it back to the garage . At this point it didnt sound too lubricated . I changed the oil and filter.
It runs better ,less vibration and more zip . Remains to be seen if it stops burning oil .XJ1100K
Avon rubber
MikesXS black coils
Iridium plugs w/ 1k caps
MikesXS front master
Paragon SS brake lines (unlinked)
Loud Horns (Stebel/Fiamm)
Progressive fork springs
CIBIE headlight reflector
YICS Eliminator
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