Recent content by Ben Oldschool

These LC4 engines in the Vit & Svart bikes are really pretty special. Much more so than another parallel twin. Why do you think Ducati started building singles again (albeit with less torque)? Back to the thread, I have only been using full synthetic Motul or Motorex. Cheers!

Nice work! That should keep out all of the rocks that bounce up in there under the seat.

Only the LC8’s (Parallel Twin) powered bikes need extended warranties. Those engines are reportedly eating their camshafts and damaging the heads. 790’s & 890’s both included.

Pirelli Diablo SC1

You are very welcome. Real motorcycle:rider learning comes from experiencing reality (Note: History counts). Ride a Suzuki SV650 & a 801 to make a wise decision with a gut feeling having a much greater precedence than one’s eyes alone. By the way, I love my Triumph Speed Twin even though it’s a...

I’m kind of getting sick of all these new parallel twin engines. They are just a cost cutting measure to a real 90 degree V-Twin which has perfect primary balance without need for additional balance shafts. Ducati built a reputation on this fact. Now it’s just image and marketing of different...

Good to learn that Husqvarna assembly is still not yet being sourced to China.

790’s built in China. Need I say more? CFMoto, etc… (Pride of ownership not included).

I really like my Vitpilen 701 & so I thought I’d give the Norden 901 a try. While I feel the Vit is a pretty special bike, I can’t say the same for the Norden. The Norden while premium in appearance & parts it rides and feels like junk. It squeaks and chirps. The clutch lever and shifting action...

I’m not getting one. I really like my Vit 701 & so I thought I’d give the Norden 901 a try. While I feel the Vit is a pretty special bike, I can’t say the same for the Norden. The Norden is premium in appearance & parts but it rides and feels like junk. It squeaks and chirps, the shifting is...

NOLA Track Day in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Oh it’s a 401.

They can leak from the service oil filter points, particularly if you reuse the aluminum gasket washers. Just spray it and wipe it clean and inspect the service areas after a test ride for any oil residue. That’s where they can “leak”.

360-285=75 1 crank revolution is 360 degrees. Many parallel twins use a 270degree crank for the purpose of emulating a 90 degree vtwin.

Last Summer in the extreme heat & humidity of South Louisiana my clutch lever seemed to be failing at a traffic light. The clutch was not disengaging completely. I actually had to kill the engine to stop from pulling out into the intersection. I was able to restart and stay in clean air for the...