I have a 87 Goldwing Aspencade 1200. I just recently purchased it and have ridden about 400 miles. The bike had 27450 miles on it when I bought it and I have gone through 2 quarts of oil in it. Just wondering if this is unusual?

Bill

i had an '84 1200 aspy until august fo this year and put about 3000 miles on it. it used no oil. what oil are you using?

Yes, if your numbers are right, the oil consumption isn't right. I'm sure you can see the oil, either laying on the ground or as blue smoke coming out of your pipes.

the 84 had jus under 39,000 miles on when i got it hand just over 45,000 when i sold it. i did an oil chang back in may on it. no oil burned on oil leaked

My 85 was the same way........every 3,000 miles the oil was changed and no oil usage in between. Goldwing are not known for Oil comsumption or leaks that I am aware of. Your oil has to be going somewhere or leaking somewhere. I'd check it out or have it checked out.:confused:

Had a 1984 Aspencade before this 1800 with 145,000 miles on it, never used a drop and changed at 7500 miles .

My 87 interstate had 72000 mi. when I sold her. Did not use any oil between changes.I would look into thuis futher

I've been riding wings since '93 and never had to add oil to any of them. Your oil consumption is way out of line!

Start fresh, change the oil and filter, and keep an eye on it. Most Gold Wings will not use any oil but every now and then one will use a little but nothing like you posted. If it is using that much it must be going somewhere. Either on the ground or out the tail pipes.

How much Oil do you use?

To answer your question, I use 4 quarts every 5,000 miles and a filter.

That doesn't sound at all right. Measure carefully after an oil change and use the recommended oil. If you still lose 2 qt in 400 mile (and there is no puddle under) figure on an engine overhaul.