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09-12-2011, 10:01 PM | #76 |
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I like low maintenance. Whatever the make. I take it to a qualified shop for the things that are beyond my scope (don't have the tools and don't want the tools). I work hard enough in my trade. I'll pay someone to work on the bike so all I have to do is fly. If wrenching is your thing, more power to you. All I really need is some old retired fart to take it to the shop and bring it home for me.
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09-12-2011, 10:15 PM | #79 |
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I know which ones are thieves and which ones aint. Depends on what I need done whether I deal local or take it to dealer I bought from ( 2hr ride). Only been to the dealer twice for service with no troubles and fair prices. I intend to buy from him again.
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Just sayin'. . .
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09-13-2011, 12:30 AM | #83 |
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For me needed changes:
handle bars without risers, or riser option Quick release pillion, sissy bar, windshield Belt drive Clutch Oil Seal that stays in place Radiators that don't leak Cam chains that don't need an after market part to fix Sprk plug tubs that won't get cut through even when doing the cam chain fix More power HP More torque More comfortable saddle Better paint Better graphics (no stickers) Fix the buffeting so we don't have to fix to make it comfortable at highway speeds Easier maintenace Easier Oil level check Better fuel milleage (tank is big enough on 1600) Keep fram length, shorten the rake Handle bars not so wide for easier slow speed handling Center of weight lower Run on regular octane gas Get rid of all the engines noises Get rid of the ping Lights on the bags 4 way flashers Running lights Fuel Filter outside the gas tank Bigger fuse box for stuff Battery department to replace it. Cooling system maintenace easier No need to special tools (front axl nug, spark plug tubs) Fix the swing arm maintenace Easier to adjust rear shocks Rear Drive oil change easier (put the drain plug on the bottom) More accessories Just some thoughts. |
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If they changed to belt drive changing the FD fluid is irrelevant, but he has a few good points. Still, manufacturers do what they do. I have yet to know anyone that was part of a focus group for a vehicle manufacturer...I wonder where they get their ideas as to what people want?
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A lot of these do make sense. 4-way flashers, for example. Others are "nit-picky", eg: "easier to adjust rear shocks". Then you end up with saddlebags like on the 1700's, with a huge gap around the shocks making them look like an afterthought and out of place. What's so difficult about adjusting the rear shocks in the first place?
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I expect that it will be another year or 2 before I have enough discretionary $$$ for another motorcycle.
When that happens it will probably be + Grace, not instead of. I've lost bikes to accidents, divorce, and just worn some out. I've never sold one. The only way to "get your $$$ worth" out of a "New" motorcycle is to ride it till it's dead (IMHO). Might as well get one that will last. That was high on my list when I chose a new '06 Nomad over anything else available at the time.
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