Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - let us just admit

Morgan went with the S&S engine because they could get it cheaper. S&S used really old technology for bikes from people like Orange County choppers.... show bikes that would not have many miles. While Harley engines are not as good as water cooled engines, they are FAR SUPERIOR to anything S&S ever produced.... well unless you compare S&S to 1940's technology

Like most of us, you weren't thinking when you bought this thing. I know I wasn't. The S&S and the Mazda tranny are two of the most reliable things on the car. Everything else that's bolted to them is seriously questionable.

I bought a 'driver' not a 'collector'. It shows. Over 55,000 miles, one chassis rebuild on their dime, multiple tire sets and a lot of fun. The dirt and wear are badges of honor. I don't have time nor any inclination to sit on the floor with a toothbrush to clean the wheels...

well, dang, my cranky thread lives on.

so far... 18k miles and the centa rollers work... if it sits any length of time... I get 1-2 quarts out of the sump... or I blow smoke and burnt dermot out of the exhaust.

Right now I am putting back together a 1978 Goldwing I bought new... the engine is like new AT 140,000 MILES.

Maybe 1970's technology might have been a good idea