R3 GT 2020: oil consumption

[hogfest50]

Not enough miles on to tell. Only around 3K. Only checked it once about a week ago after reading these posts, and it was mid range.

mines approx at 3500 if its a rocket trait so be it seem to be a few quoting similar just keep your eye on it

 

[hogfest50]

mines approx at 3500 if its a rocket trait so be it seem to be a few quoting similar just keep your eye on it

use triumphs cold method easy to do from cold run for 60-90 secs dont rev just idle switch off let it rest for 3 mins check the oil should be near the top mark if not fill to top mark

 

[JPHDT]

use triumphs cold method easy to do from cold run for 60-90 secs dont rev just idle switch off let it rest for 3 mins check the oil should be near the top mark if not fill to top mark

@hogfest50

Do not try to keep oil level full. Try to stay at middle level on the stick using "Triumph method". Try to check the level every 200 miles.

 

[hogfest50]

Dear R3 owners, I am not a mechanic, my English is not as good as expected but I need your advice and help and I thank you in advance for that.

I put 6.509 miles in the new R3 after first service and I am obliged to add 0.11 quarter (0,1 litre) of oil every 250 miles (400 km)to keep the level above 1/4" (6 mm) minimum level on the stick (I am using the Triumph "cold" method of measurement).

That means a consumption of oil close to 0.43 quarters / 1000 miles (0,25 litres / 1000 km). According to me it is 3 times over normal oil consumption.
I have never seen that with any of my previous bikes ( as for example: Triumph Rocket 3 2300 and Sprint 900, Honda 350, Suzuki 800 vs, HD 88, HD 110 ....) and 3 of them (Triumph and HD) have been bought to and maintained by the same dealership.

R3 2.5: There is no fume, no oil leak, and exhaust is not greasy. I only can see some dark "material" going out of the exhaust after a few seconds and during a few seconds when I started the engine (picture: see what it can be seen on white sheet of paper leaking from left exhaust). The transparent liquid around dark spots is water and is understandable (condensed water).

Saying that to my dealership, the answer from Triumph was: until 1.7 quarters of oil consumed every 1000 miles, is acceptable (1 litre / 1000 km).

What do you think about and what do you suggest (I will have my second Dealership service after one year on Thursday) ?

Mine is exactly the same im putting similar amounts in ,which I've never known this on any other vehicle van car or Motorcycle ?

 

[pica]

added another 500cc today, now 4200 miles in my 21 GT.
before and after pictures

 

[TURBO200R4]

jmo
when checking oil u should always hold the stick in the down position so the oil will will run down the stick instead up the stick so u dont get a higher reading.

 

[pica]

jmo
when checking oil u should always hold the stick in the down position so the oil will will run down the stick instead up the stick so u dont get a higher reading.

it was actually kind of flat/down in that picture. the camera was on top, the background is actually the floor... the picture is misleading with the context removed

 

[JPHDT]

added another 500cc today, now 4200 miles in my 21 GT.
before and after pictures

How many cc, or liters, did you add during these 4,200 miles including these 500 cc ?

 

[pica]

Including this 500, total so far 750cc

 

[TURBO200R4]

it was actually kind of flat/down in that picture. the camera was on top, the background is actually the floor... the picture is misleading with the context removed

it dont take much to get me mislead