Greetings everyone,
I have a 07 Rancher AT I bought with about 20 miles on it. I changed the oil + filter at 100 miles, drove it 600 miles and changed it again. However this time, about 1.5 quarts of oil drained out. I began to worry a bit. I checked it one weekend, it was good to go. I checked it the next weekend, and it seemed a bit low, so when I drained it I was worried with what I saw. It's not burning any, or at least not at the rate that I lost it. I put a piece of cardboard under the bike to see if it was leaking anywhere, and it's not. I took it to the dealership, and they looked it over and said nothing was wrong.
So, I refilled the oil and installed a new filter and began to monitor my oil a lot closer. I check it before every ride, but now im doing it during rides and what not. Well, after 120 miles it's down what appears to be 1/2 to 1 quart.
I have decided not to ride it until I can figure out whats going on. I haven't found much info, and the dealership gives me a clean bill of health, so was wondering, what gives? Has anyone else here had this problem? Is it normal? I cant imagine having to add that much oil every 100 miles.
In case anyone wonders, I am checking the oil using the method in the manual. Starting it and letting it idle for 5 mins, turning it off and waiting 2-3 mins. Wiping the dip stick clean, and re-inserting without screwing the stick in. Last weekend when I did the oil change, it held full no problem. Now today, its down.
Any help is appreciated.
I have a 07 Rancher AT I bought with about 20 miles on it. I changed the oil + filter at 100 miles, drove it 600 miles and changed it again. However this time, about 1.5 quarts of oil drained out. I began to worry a bit. I checked it one weekend, it was good to go. I checked it the next weekend, and it seemed a bit low, so when I drained it I was worried with what I saw. It's not burning any, or at least not at the rate that I lost it. I put a piece of cardboard under the bike to see if it was leaking anywhere, and it's not. I took it to the dealership, and they looked it over and said nothing was wrong.
So, I refilled the oil and installed a new filter and began to monitor my oil a lot closer. I check it before every ride, but now im doing it during rides and what not. Well, after 120 miles it's down what appears to be 1/2 to 1 quart.
I have decided not to ride it until I can figure out whats going on. I haven't found much info, and the dealership gives me a clean bill of health, so was wondering, what gives? Has anyone else here had this problem? Is it normal? I cant imagine having to add that much oil every 100 miles.
In case anyone wonders, I am checking the oil using the method in the manual. Starting it and letting it idle for 5 mins, turning it off and waiting 2-3 mins. Wiping the dip stick clean, and re-inserting without screwing the stick in. Last weekend when I did the oil change, it held full no problem. Now today, its down.
Any help is appreciated.
