Thu, 21 May 1998 09:51:26 +0200 - Message No. 3116
From: WIWAT@t-online.de (Oliver Walenta)

Subject: Re: Excessive oil consumption


nicky@purplei.com schrieb:
> Just a query for anyone who may know the answer. I bought an Africa Twin
> (XRV 750) new in January 1998 (zero mileage). After the 1000km service I
> did a trip to Morrocco from England. I found that the engine used 1
> litre of engine oil for 6000km's of travel. This has not stopped and the
> bike has now done 11000km. The dealer says it just needs a service and
> the valve clearance's setting. I don't agree, if a bike is using that
> much oil then there must be a fault with the structure of the engine.
>
> What are your opinions and has anyone had the same problem?
>


It seems to me tht you never drove a BMW GS. They need 3 times more than your 
Twin.

Ole




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