Oil and XTs

[Stephen]

Hi,
I have a Tenere(1VJ) and I was wondering if it is common for them to use oil. I had a BMW boxer before and it used a small amount which is a common traint.

I have only had the bike a short while and have only ridden up to the local bike shop for new tyres and of course the test ride. But when I checked the tank there was very little oil (no reading on the dipstick) Now I'll grant that perhaps the previous owner was less fastideous than me and I will change the oil this weekend so I'll have a better idea, but I was wondering whether this is something that this model does.
The engine shouldn't be a problem as it was only rebuild back in December last year and is willing and shows no sign of wear

Thanks for any insight you can provide.

I am also looking for a short screen to help cut the wind blast. Having checked the ususal sources I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions?


Steve

[This message has been edited by Stephen (edited 22 March 2003).]