Engine Burning Oil Question

[james311]

Yesterday I went for a short ride and it smelled like burnt oil the whole time.  I wake up today start the bike and let it run for about 2-3 minutes, then let it sit for about 5 or so check the engine oil level and the oil is empty (without screwing the cap on) if I screw the cap on it has a bit (just the tip of the dip stick.

I changed my oil not even 300 miles ago, how would it burn through that much? I know it leaks oil from the seam when it gets too hot but it's a little seepage, not a steady flow.

Should I add more oil, try starting the bike / cooling it down and trying again?

[jestercinti]

Check the bolts and O-Ring where your oil filter goes on (the burning smell is from hitting exhaust maybe??)

If there is a leak somewhere else and it's small...try a different type of oil that's thicker.  I use 15W40 Delo 400 (the kind that goes in large diesel trucks).  No leaks here.  Using thinner oil will cause leaks and existing leaks to leak more.

[bombsquad83]

Bad Piston rings would cause you to burn oil as well.  Check your spark plugs for oil fouling.

[james311]

I just hope it's not something that is a big deal.

If it is the piston ring, is that kind of a game over type thing?

[bombsquad83]

I just hope it's not something that is a big deal.

If it is the piston ring, is that kind of a game over type thing?

It's not game over, but it is top-end rebuild time.  Not a task for someone who's not very comfortable with a wrench.

[james311]

It would be game over me for then.


Also, I'm a moron.  I walk back to check (after adding 1/2 a quart of oil) and say to myself..."the bikes on a decent angle.  Get the bike upright and I over filled it wayyy too much.  Turns out it did go through a bit of oil but not 3/4 of a quart.  Drained a bit so it sits on the full line now.


Sorry for wasting your time..lol

[burning1]

Bottom end seems to go before the top end on the gs. If its at the bottom of the dip stick, the engine is probably okay.