[Bentryder52]

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

 

[detdrbuzzard]

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?

 

[Johnny R]

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.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

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

 

[Flyone]

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.

 

[lunger]

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

 

[captain78]

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!

 

[joe in calif]

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.

 

[Two Wheel Wing]

How much Oil do you use?

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

 

[billcarr_]

oil use

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.