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Posted by plevine1
 - July 31, 2011, 21:27:55 PM

My 99 Drifter has 26k miles. Recently I've notice it running hotter than usual. I have also been putting in about a quart of oil every 2 weeks which is the real reason the bike has been running hot.

The bike runs great. Nothing to indicate engine problems. No backfire, Spark plugs look fine. No exhaust smoke or fumes and no sign of a leak either on the floor or anywhere on the frame. Checked the radiator overflow and it looks perfect, full and no sign of oil in the mix.

My thought is it might be a ring problem. Would a compression test confirm this? Any other suggestions?

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