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Dr. O

Dr. O

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Fouled Plugs: Keep Your Belt On!
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Fouled Plugs: Keep Your Belt On!

I’ll apologize before your eyes glaze over—this piece is about a technical subject. Specifically, why would manufacturers design engines that use timing belts as opposed to chains or gears? You likely already know that four-stroke engines have valves that are opened by camshafts. The cams turn at a

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Dr. O Jun 28, 2022 • 2 min read
Fouled Plugs: You Missed the Point of the Indian FTR1200
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Fouled Plugs: You Missed the Point of the Indian FTR1200

During a recent conversation with a friend at my local dealer, he told me they could barely move the Indian FTR1200 and I just can’t see why. It’s an epic machine! I feel like part of the reason it’s not selling is that it seems to be

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Dr. O May 10, 2022 • 3 min read
Fouled Plugs: Nap Time for the Weary Traveler
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Fouled Plugs: Nap Time for the Weary Traveler

I can’t count how many times I’ve found myself exhausted and sleeping in the car at a rest stop for an hour or two before continuing my travels. That’s usually considered safe and is generally encouraged. Cool, but what about riders? I’ve stopped countless times at

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Dr. O Apr 14, 2022 • 2 min read
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