High mileage and oil consumption

[Nachodaddy]

Gah!! Another oil thread!

Actually, I have to confess plainly that I hate the little sight window to get the oil level. It get's cloudy and even the swipey thing doesn't always do the job. On oil changes, I usually put the old oil in the bottle the new stuff came in and I've never noticed much difference but I'm not changing it much beyond 3k miles anyway. I did put a few ounces in during a 4,700k trip out west but I think it was 4-5 oz. at best.

Cool enough here to run good old Honda GN4 10-30. Used to use Rotella T6 15W-40 on the VFR but the CB sounded kinda knocky running it. So, OEM it is.

I couldn't read my oil level through the sight window when I first got my bike, then I discovered it was dirty. It didn't look dirty and the bike was very clean, so I was surprised when I washed the sight window and suddenly could see the oil clearly.
Most worry about cold weather effecting the oil, but my problem is heat. Even in winter here, it is warm. In summer the heat can't be good for the engine when the air coming through the cylinders will drive you off the bike in a hurry.