Burning oil

I am burning oil. I need a ring job, about every 2 weeks I am adding 1/4 cup of oil, maybe a tad more to keep the light out. I plan on getting a ring job done, but was hoping to wait a bit longer, maybe till oct/nov. Is it safe to do that or should I go ahead and break down and get the job done now. I generally put about 20miles a day on the bike.

 

You may be able to postpone the engine rebuild for awhile by using Restore for four-cylinder engines. (See their FAQs page for more information.)

 

Might give that a try, I had been told to try something like that before but have always been skeptical of treatments doing more harm than good, at this point though it might not hurt anything either way though.

 

Is the xj650 a wet clutch bike? I remember someone saying something about a wet cluth here before, anyhow I read this on a review site that says restore is great except it shouldn't be used in a wet clutch engine.


Here the article.

THE DOWNSIDES
Restore Engine Restorer is not to be used in wet-clutch motors where the engine oil lubes the clutch plates. Apparently the CDL’s lead content would seal the friction plates of the clutch and make them slippery, causing the clutch to slip. Can’t be having that! Also it can't be used in 2-cycle engines where the oil is mixed with the fuel and is burnt in the combustion process. All that bad lead being released into the air! So while Restore Engine Restorer can't be used in your ATV's, it would be perfect for your truck which hauls your machine out to "God's Country".
Restore Engine Restorer comes in 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder size cans, depending on what size your motor is. We have been purchasing the 6 cylinder size for about $7 a can at discount auto stores. We consider it cheap considering what it actually does, and from now on, all our high mileage vehicles get "Restored"!

http://www.atvconnection.com/Features/P ... storer.cfm

If the stuff works as well as they say I'll try throwing some in my truck, 86 dakota hitting on 300k

 

Wet clutch? Yep, 'fraid it is. Better not use it, then. I wasn't aware of the clutch issue, but it makes sense. In light of that, may I recommend looking at Lucas engine oil additive? Not quite as specific to your problem, but makes for a reasonable alternative. (Wet clutch concern addressed here.)

 

Sure.. dump in several Cans of STP
Realising of course that all that 'thickener' Goo is also running in yr trans as well as your clutch.