I have heard of only one TT engine peeling its liner in all the years of its ABN production. Contrast that to OS shelling straight out of the box. And OS' denial of responsibility.

There is no doubt that TT does it right. If you want one get it, don't be afraid because of the ABN.

OS went to ABN purely to lower their cost. And increase their profit margin. An OS ABN P&L set costs twice as much as the Magnum ABC P&L set. Red China has lower costs, granted, but not that much lower. And Saito (still made in Japan) has not stopped using chrome.

I can only view OS' claim of "Environmental considerations" as so much bovine excrement.

Please note my opinions and feelings stated here do not necessarily coincide with those of RCU and its management.

Bill.