What RPM on highways for extended period of time?

ChrisJuliano · September 23rd, 2013, 03:13 PM

I was riding with a group of people, who traveled at 80-90mph on average for close to an hour. I figured after that ride it was prob best to ask whats the rpm limit to which things arnt very good on your bike.

Alex · September 23rd, 2013, 03:36 PM

Only way that it causes any damage is if you run low on oil, or extend the oil change interval way past recommended. Otherwise, the bike can run at high revs pretty much continuously.

ChrisJuliano · September 23rd, 2013, 03:37 PM

I dont even know what the oil change suggestion is, but I plan on doing it every 1000-2000 miles.

So riding at 9k-10k for 1 hour straight isnt a issue?

Alex · September 23rd, 2013, 03:38 PM

No. Maintenance schedule can be found in the sticky threads in the tech area.

ChrisJuliano · September 23rd, 2013, 03:59 PM

csmith12 · September 23rd, 2013, 04:16 PM

You can hold like 10k like forever as long as there are fluids to support it.

And my normal race practice session is 1 hour. So no, 10k for an hour straight isn't gunna hurt a thing considering us racers will be 10k - redline for an hour straight and then race it later in the day even harder for another 45 or so minutes.

Ride on!

ChrisJuliano · September 23rd, 2013, 04:18 PM

Great!!! I was always so nervous riding at 90mph for a while but I guess I have nothing to worry about!

Thanks

csmith12 · September 23rd, 2013, 04:33 PM

Lychee · September 23rd, 2013, 04:59 PM

Just check your oil in the morning... The bike burns a little oil through normal operation, especially at high rpm (10k+). As long as you don't run out of oil you should be fine.

ChrisJuliano · September 23rd, 2013, 05:27 PM

I changed my oil today so we got a fresh start

IF13 · September 23rd, 2013, 07:32 PM

Are we supposed to expect it to burn a lot of oil? I'm always on the highway. 1000 miles since last oil change and I've yet to see the oil level go down significantly.

Old Lemon · September 23rd, 2013, 10:08 PM

redline all day. My last oil changed that my friend helped me with was 5000 mile old oil and when we started draining he looked at me and was like, you sure this is old oil? it looks almost new.

parox91 · September 24th, 2013, 05:39 AM

I have a 15tooth and my bike spends the majority of its time doing 85-95 mph

Occasionally if I want to get a taste of some speed wobbles, I'll hit 100+.

I have 12k miles on the bike and it still runs like a champ

IF13 · September 24th, 2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Lemon

redline all day. My last oil changed that my friend helped me with was 5000 mile old oil and when we started draining he looked at me and was like, you sure this is old oil? it looks almost new.

Jealous. Mine's black in two days after an oil change. Then again, it's only my second oil change after having bought this bike brand spanking new.

csmith12 · September 24th, 2013, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by IF13

Jealous. Mine's black in two days after an oil change. Then again, it's only my second oil change after having bought this bike brand spanking new.

Try a different brand oil.

IF13 · September 24th, 2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Try a different brand oil.

That could seriously be the cause?

I think my last two oil changes have been non-synthetic Castrol oil with a 'motorcycle' written on it. I know I can take regular car oil with the proper certs, labels but it's been a pain to find one that isn't synthetic.

csmith12 · September 24th, 2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by IF13

That could seriously be the cause?

Sure, different oils have different additive packages. @iZapp could explain better than I but each oil can begin and end it's life cycle with different properties, such as color. Many things change their properties as they relate to heat and friction.

IF13 · September 24th, 2013, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Sure, different oils have different additive packages. @iZapp could explain better than I but each oil can begin and end it's life cycle with different properties, such as color. Many things change their properties as they relate to heat and friction.

I'd assume constant highway usage and super aggressive local road use would be significant factors then.

September 23rd, 2013, 03:13 PM	#1
ChrisJuliano ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Pittsburgh PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 96	What RPM on highways for extended period of time? I was riding with a group of people, who traveled at 80-90mph on average for close to an hour. I figured after that ride it was prob best to ask whats the rpm limit to which things arnt very good on your bike.

September 23rd, 2013, 03:36 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Only way that it causes any damage is if you run low on oil, or extend the oil change interval way past recommended. Otherwise, the bike can run at high revs pretty much continuously. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 23rd, 2013, 03:38 PM	#4
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September 23rd, 2013, 04:16 PM	#6
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September 23rd, 2013, 04:33 PM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 23rd, 2013, 03:37 PM	#3
ChrisJuliano ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Pittsburgh PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 96	I dont even know what the oil change suggestion is, but I plan on doing it every 1000-2000 miles. So riding at 9k-10k for 1 hour straight isnt a issue?

September 23rd, 2013, 03:59 PM	#5
ChrisJuliano ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Pittsburgh PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 96

September 23rd, 2013, 04:18 PM	#7
ChrisJuliano ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Pittsburgh PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 96	Great!!! I was always so nervous riding at 90mph for a while but I guess I have nothing to worry about! Thanks

September 23rd, 2013, 04:59 PM	#9
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	Just check your oil in the morning... The bike burns a little oil through normal operation, especially at high rpm (10k+). As long as you don't run out of oil you should be fine. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

September 23rd, 2013, 05:27 PM	#10
ChrisJuliano ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Pittsburgh PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 96	I changed my oil today so we got a fresh start

September 23rd, 2013, 07:32 PM	#11
IF13 WOT WOT WOT Name: Ken Location: Suffolk Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '12 Ninja 250R Posts: 421	Are we supposed to expect it to burn a lot of oil? I'm always on the highway. 1000 miles since last oil change and I've yet to see the oil level go down significantly. __________________________________________________ May your roads stay clear....

September 23rd, 2013, 10:08 PM	#12
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	redline all day. My last oil changed that my friend helped me with was 5000 mile old oil and when we started draining he looked at me and was like, you sure this is old oil? it looks almost new.

September 24th, 2013, 05:39 AM	#13
parox91 ninjette.org member Name: Not Applicable Location: hamden ct Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 171	I have a 15tooth and my bike spends the majority of its time doing 85-95 mph Occasionally if I want to get a taste of some speed wobbles, I'll hit 100+. I have 12k miles on the bike and it still runs like a champ

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