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Originally Posted by robopie
Had a mate go down on our trip w/ blown motor from EXCESSIVE oil consumption. A KNOWN KLR issue and he was too dumb to check oil daily.
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Actually, you're wrong, IMHO. Most KLR's on the road don't use much oil at all. The first year of the new generation KLR's had a very bad run of motors. Many of these bikes used copious amounts of oil. Kawasaki replaced many under warranty and even out of warranty. Latest ones are OK, Kawasaki changed suppliers. (remember, this bike is made in Thailand, but some motor parts still made in Japan, Korea or China)
But overall, if you look at KLR's since 1985, you'll find oil use has not been a "known issue" at all. In fact, probably 85% don't use much oil at all. Neither of my two KLR's did, nor several friends with high mileage KLR's.
KLR's have plenty of issues, but oil use is not a common one.
But your point about checking oil daily is a good one. I do it on any bike, no matter what. Just part of the pre-flight inspection we all need to do before hitting the long road:
Oil, coolant, tires, chain, look and feel for missing or loose parts, leaks, cables, brakes. Its just basic. MC Travel 101. 
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