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Hi, It was suggested to me that KTM (manufacturers in general) overfill their engines on purpose to keep engine oil temperature lower and to reduce the particles per volume during break-in. Is there any truth in that? Mine came with about 200ml over (per manual specs) and I took it out. Surely...

Hi - My new MT09 had about 450 miles on it and a couple of people commented on the darkness of the oil. I’m sure it was fine but read about Blackstone and thought it would be interesting to send off (great company and service). The report is attached. Regarding the results, am correctly...

Hi, Just picked up a new Yamaha MT09 and noticed the oil level was a bit high. I took some out and was a bit surprised it was so dark, it’s only done 50 miles. See photo. Does this look normal to you guys?

I’m have not got an ounce of engineering knowledge but am an experienced rider. I have a new Tiger 900 and in checking it over saw that from the factory the coolant level was at the min mark. My question is - As it is at the min line, does that mean the cooling would be less effective than if...

I just picked up a new Tiger 900. Rode it 60 miles home and while I was looking at my new purchase at home noticed that the oil level in the sight glass was completely full. I don’t think by much, it I tilt the bike say 5 degrees the oil line comes into sight and when the engine runs there is no...

Quick general question if you don't mind for you more engineering-minded people... When changing your oil and oil filter, does the first start-up (dry start) straight after cause any more wear/harm to the engine than a regular engine start? Asking for a [censored] who changed his oil twice...

Hi, So I jump in the car this morning and it's about 30 degrees outside. Start up the engine and it idles for maybe 10 secs, then instead of pressing the brake pedal, I press the gas. Before I realized what I did the engine revved up to around 4500 rpm :-/ I know the engine is not toast, but...