Hi there,

I'm riding my shineray x2 in zhejiang. On the 4th day of the trip now. The day before yesterday, I checked the engine oil. Fine. This morning the stock was totally dry. Wiggled it a bit and there was a few mm of black oil on the end.
On my last long trip, a mechanic said that the oil was lie that's why it wouldn't start. He put about 600ml to top up. I changed the oil when I got home with motol.. After seven days riding.

Could it be this bike eats oil. Yesterday was full revs down the main road all day. I have thought that keeping it pinned like this is not good for engine longevity. Guess it's time to get a touring bike. I seriously bought engine oil two days ago with this thought in mind and now will go early doors to find a funnel of some description.. But my question is is this a serious problem with the bike or normal?
. Question for self.. Is it time to get a touring bike:)