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04-11-2015, 05:37 PM | #31 |
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04-11-2015, 07:38 PM | #32 |
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OMG!!! Yes I remember all the things mentioned in this video. I had both front and rear shocks fail, steering damper fail, rear seal and slave cylinder in the trans case fail leading to new clutch plate, canister-ectomy after near tank crushing vacuum lock, lost the entire right channel on the sound system, both fuel line quick disconnects, broken rear trunk latch ( No replacement, $900 for trunk bottom half), Mirrors kept falling off ( steel fishing leader tether) , needed all 4 spark plug wires replaced ( arcing ). 2 batteries traded for an Rt 2 years later and just finished paying off the credit card bill from all that work and service. My Rt was awesome but I was just to tall for it. Kawasaki is going to be my go brand for now.
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Kawasakis are more reliable for sure, but my RT is a much different bike than the 1600 Nomad I had, which was Kawasaki #4 for me. Right now, there's nothing out there that speaks to me where I say I have to buy it, so I'll wait.
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04-11-2015, 09:06 PM | #38 |
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Whats funny was the reaction from the local Victory dealer when I pulled into the lot with the LT. " Youre not thinking of trading that thing are you? Nope not touching that". Yeah, good times.
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You'd be better off trading it at a BMW dealer that has a good used inventory or in a multiline dealership or selling it yourself.
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04-12-2015, 09:28 AM | #40 |
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I have owned two Harley Ultra's and have not had any more problems with them than I did with my Nomad, or other bikes through the years, if I think about it.
And "no" it is not owner-bias speaking here. I would be honest and bitch about whatever deserves it. I am not hooked to the hip of any brand; especially HD. I only ride what fits my needs for now (a touring machine that a short-person can ride). Most of my problems with the HD's were recall issues where brake-lights, clutch switches, or other such were replaced. None caused any delay in my trips; except a blown rear shock; which delayed me because of having to order one. My Nomad had its fair share of small issues as well, to include the brake light switch under the floor board getting dirty and sticking -- or the oil cap seal splitting, causing oil to spew-out all over the lower casing; as well as plenty of other small nuisance problems. The list can probably go on for both if I think long enough. On the CR's list however is the Can Am Spyder having the most problems, even more so than BMW's. I can attest to that fact with my experience in owning one. It has almost stranded me several times -- but ultimately never did. Can Am has a long way to go to get their machines up to speed for reliability in my book; especially when considering their price. This is reflected by the chatter on various sites; which has to have Can Am concerned somewhat. However, Can Am continues to be the fastest selling/growing machine out there; as it apparently appeals to the baby-boomers who are having problems on two-wheels and can afford their price. As a caveat; I do know others who have not had near the hassles with their Spyders as I have with mine. I believe I have all the problems ironed-out now; but it took a while to get there
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Dropped for BMW and HD, Honda went up and guess who came out on top? Better not tell Brad and Kris:
Owner satisfaction Brand Would definitely buy again Victory 80% Harley-Davidson 72 Honda 70 BMW 68 Can-Am 67 Ducati 66 Yamaha 65 Triumph 63 Kawasaki 59 Suzuki 58
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04-27-2015, 09:17 AM | #42 |
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When you only make 10 bikes a year how tough can it be to make a good one?:eek::p
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