11-01-2016, 10:26 AM
Thank you all for your replies. Maybe my bike isn't really burning as much oil as I think, and the real issue is with oil draining into the crankcase and providing a correct indication on the sight glass. Like I said, I have never seen or smelled any exhaust smoke. 3 weeks ago I checked my oil and it was just barely on the lower line of the sight glass. This was after sitting for approximately 2 hours. I went through the recommended check procedure (starting the engine etc), and double-checked it, and it was at the same level. I rode to the Honda shop to purchase a quart of the recommended 10w30, full-synthetic, Honda motor oil and when I checked it again at the shop when I arrived there (about 6 miles from my house), the level was back up to the top line. This isn't the first time I have experienced a situation like this. On another occasion I added the proper amount of oil to bring the level up to the top line before a ride and when I returned home after a 100+ mile ride and checked the oil it was now over-filled! Is anybody else experiencing similar situations? Thanks again for the replies.