Depends on the bore material, but a bike that's been run in hard will tend to have a rougher bore surface that retains oil and tends to burn more (and usually make slightly more lower). It'll use oil but will as a rule will last longer.
Had the 1 year/6000 mile service done on my S1000RR today (it's only done 1800 miles ), also had a recall carried out on it which involved changing the shifting mechanism, apparently they made them from Swiss cheese. Can't say I had any issues with it, but I guess I wouldn't with those miles
Reminds me of that Baron Von Grumble video
I will never ever go off road, ever!
The sv has gone into hammer and tongs in Warrington for valve clearances check and adjust if needed and throttle bodies balanced.
Getting it done for peace of mind, had her a year now, just ticked over 32k and don't know if it's ever been done.
Getting the TBs done, would I notice much difference if they needed doing? Does it sort any flat spots or anything?
I've noticed she uses oil, doesn't burn (no smoke or contamination), just uses it. Maybe every 1k got to top up min to max. Been reading and people say some use oil, some don't. If you ride it hard, it will use it.
I use the sv as a toy, and every Thursday to the Raven cafe, it's high rpm, so I assume it's just that. Next time I do an oil change, would engine flush and thicker oil help with oil consumption? Done about 500mile since I did the service (10w40 castol oil, k&n oil filter)
1800 miles in a year on a Brand new S1000RR +
Well got the bike back from the shop.
The valve clearances were fine and within tolerance but the TB's were out by quite a bit. As soon as you start it, you herd a difference, puurs like a tiger! Sounds a lot healthier, and seems a lot more responsive too! No more flat spot at 5k
Asked him about the oil consumption, and he said wouldn't worry to much about it. He has had some sv's come in with the same question, said all depends on how it was ran in and how it's ridden. He said no blue smoke or anything so wouldn't worry.
It's mad what a TB balance can do!
I've a K&N Air filter, I wonder if it'll change the way the bike sounds.
I'll service it on Monday, I was going to do it today. But I'm still missing couple bits and I don't want to faff around with getting everything out, one of the downs of not having a garage.
I put one in mine, and it sounds awesome! It feels to rev better at higher rpms compared to stock filter.
You can really hear a big difference when wide open on the throttle