^ I guess it has to be geographical. I also tried to consider resale value just to throw that out there, I doubt I will ever get rid of my bike but you never know.
I don’t know anyone that has problems getting metric cruiser parts (unless it’s for something like a Suzuki Madura). Nor are they expensive.
Sportbikes may be different though since the technology on those things changes so rapidly.
It’s much easier to stock parts if you use the same ones for decades.
Anyone thinking about “parts availability” as a reason to by Harley, is looking for a “reason” to do what they’ve want…
They handle badly, grossly over weight, under powered. “Style” has a price… Twice the price for half the bike.
[quote]Null wrote:
It’s much easier to stock parts if you use the same ones for decades.
Anyone thinking about “parts availability” as a reason to by Harley, is looking for a “reason” to do what they’ve want…
They handle badly, grossly over weight, under powered. “Style” has a price… Twice the price for half the bike.[/quote]
I’m not sure why every single motorcycle thread on any forum has to take this turn. Seriously, is it just that the internet brings out the “rude” in people? Do we really care how much someone else spends on a bike? Why do we all think that our own set of criteria are the only ones that can possibly be used?
I don’t ride a HD because I do track days and fast canyon riding and they aren’t that type of bike. But if I wanted something more “cruiserish” then I would certainly look their way.
Back to DHJT’s point about parts, you can find plenty of parts for older sportsbikes but it might mean aftermarket or ebay. But there’s not much that really goes wrong with a modern bike (save for Ducati…I’ve owned several so I can say that) so parts availability isn’t really much of a consideration for me. I also don’t worry about resale simply because I ride my bikes really hard and tend not to worry about what I will get for it at a later date.
james
[quote]atypical1 wrote:
[quote]Null wrote:
It’s much easier to stock parts if you use the same ones for decades.
Anyone thinking about “parts availability” as a reason to by Harley, is looking for a “reason” to do what they’ve want…
They handle badly, grossly over weight, under powered. “Style” has a price… Twice the price for half the bike.[/quote]
I’m not sure why every single motorcycle thread on any forum has to take this turn. Seriously, is it just that the internet brings out the “rude” in people? Do we really care how much someone else spends on a bike? Why do we all think that our own set of criteria are the only ones that can possibly be used?
I don’t ride a HD because I do track days and fast canyon riding and they aren’t that type of bike. But if I wanted something more “cruiserish” then I would certainly look their way.
Back to DHJT’s point about parts, you can find plenty of parts for older sportsbikes but it might mean aftermarket or ebay. But there’s not much that really goes wrong with a modern bike (save for Ducati…I’ve owned several so I can say that) so parts availability isn’t really much of a consideration for me. I also don’t worry about resale simply because I ride my bikes really hard and tend not to worry about what I will get for it at a later date.
james[/quote]
How recent were your Ducati problems? I’ve heard that they’ve gotten their act together on Maintenance/Reliability in recent years. I’m really interested in a Hypermotard 796.
My last Duc was a 2006 model and it gave me nothing but trouble. Prior to that my 748 race bike was similar. Oddly my 90’s era Supersport was rock solid. Some people have trouble with them and some don’t. It seems to be really hit or miss. I haven’t heard much trouble with the 796 motor so it might be a safe bet.
james
[quote]Uncle Gabby wrote:
How recent were your Ducati problems? I’ve heard that they’ve gotten their act together on Maintenance/Reliability in recent years. I’m really interested in a Hypermotard 796.
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I hope reliability isn’t a problem with Ducati.
I’m pretty sure the Diavel is going to be my next bike. Specs on it are awesome and every review has been positive.
Lightweight power cruiser? Sign me up.
[quote]atypical1 wrote:
[quote]Null wrote:
It’s much easier to stock parts if you use the same ones for decades.
Anyone thinking about “parts availability” as a reason to by Harley, is looking for a “reason” to do what they’ve want…
They handle badly, grossly over weight, under powered. “Style” has a price… Twice the price for half the bike.[/quote]
I’m not sure why every single motorcycle thread on any forum has to take this turn. Seriously, is it just that the internet brings out the “rude” in people? Do we really care how much someone else spends on a bike? Why do we all think that our own set of criteria are the only ones that can possibly be used?
I don’t ride a HD because I do track days and fast canyon riding and they aren’t that type of bike. But if I wanted something more “cruiserish” then I would certainly look their way.
Back to DHJT’s point about parts, you can find plenty of parts for older sportsbikes but it might mean aftermarket or ebay. But there’s not much that really goes wrong with a modern bike (save for Ducati…I’ve owned several so I can say that) so parts availability isn’t really much of a consideration for me. I also don’t worry about resale simply because I ride my bikes really hard and tend not to worry about what I will get for it at a later date.
james[/quote]
Because Harley sucks obviously. . .
I kid, I kid. I actually quite like Harley, it may not be something I personally would buy but I’m sure not going to try and talk anyone else out of it either or criticize them if they do.
Playful teasing is allowed however. . .
[quote]johnnytang24 wrote:
[quote]Uncle Gabby wrote:
How recent were your Ducati problems? I’ve heard that they’ve gotten their act together on Maintenance/Reliability in recent years. I’m really interested in a Hypermotard 796.
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I hope reliability isn’t a problem with Ducati.
I’m pretty sure the Diavel is going to be my next bike. Specs on it are awesome and every review has been positive.
Lightweight power cruiser? Sign me up.[/quote]
Interesting thing about Ducati is, while other makers have cut back production due to the recession, Ducati apparently said Fuck It! and increased theirs. Most of the Dealerships within half a day’s drive of my house still have plenty of '10s and '11s in stock. Me thinks that as riding season is more than half over, they’ll probably still have them in the spring, when I can swoop in and get a pretty good deal on a '10 hypermotard.