sportster 2001
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many articles (likely by competitors) are being posted. so let me briefly debunk that myth:
1) are more fun and cheaper to buy
2) because a motorcycle is "smaller" or costs less (ie, weighs less) doesn't mean all parts will cost less at your door: size doesn't matter quality is what costs end-to-end. it's not a fair comparison to say "should cost less"
3) motorcycle parts are often far cheaper, or same price. and many are made-in-USA
4) most anything but rear tires has a lower labor hour charge - about anything is in hands reach - there are exceptions going both ways though. in general bikes are a time savers, require less special tools and lifts, etc
5) no one said a good harley experience is cheaper than a Corolla that passes inspection (passes only because one knew of a shop that cheated on inspections)
6) are gas saving. the cost of fuel today forget the repair cost you save $100/wk + on fuel at least (depending on model) wihtout payign $80,000 for electric.
i will say: the heavy good made in usa quality, simple and stable, will save you over an asian bike with thousands of parts to diagnose and repair endlessly
if a harley has things that need attention a little more often - it's more to keep them performing excellently
motorcycles are not really for lazy commuters who wish to know nothing or gain no skill no one said they are: and infact these people don't buy them - not due to lack of knowing cost - due to they wouldn't bother with (the training), for one thing.
that's a little political ^^ but someone had to post at least one article point out all these new "motorcycles are too expensive" are just ads by people selling cars
1) are more fun and cheaper to buy
2) because a motorcycle is "smaller" or costs less (ie, weighs less) doesn't mean all parts will cost less at your door: size doesn't matter quality is what costs end-to-end. it's not a fair comparison to say "should cost less"
3) motorcycle parts are often far cheaper, or same price. and many are made-in-USA
4) most anything but rear tires has a lower labor hour charge - about anything is in hands reach - there are exceptions going both ways though. in general bikes are a time savers, require less special tools and lifts, etc
5) no one said a good harley experience is cheaper than a Corolla that passes inspection (passes only because one knew of a shop that cheated on inspections)
6) are gas saving. the cost of fuel today forget the repair cost you save $100/wk + on fuel at least (depending on model) wihtout payign $80,000 for electric.
i will say: the heavy good made in usa quality, simple and stable, will save you over an asian bike with thousands of parts to diagnose and repair endlessly
if a harley has things that need attention a little more often - it's more to keep them performing excellently
motorcycles are not really for lazy commuters who wish to know nothing or gain no skill no one said they are: and infact these people don't buy them - not due to lack of knowing cost - due to they wouldn't bother with (the training), for one thing.
that's a little political ^^ but someone had to post at least one article point out all these new "motorcycles are too expensive" are just ads by people selling cars
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