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09-19-2008, 06:30 PM
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How many miles is to many?
Just a random question. What mileage do your bikes get to before you start thinking it's time for a new one? I know with cars they can easily make it well over 100,000 miles if they're maintained well. What's the life expectancy of a bike. (I own a V Star 1100 if any of you have personal imput about those.)
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09-19-2008, 07:28 PM
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Master At Arms
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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I asked a similar question concerning the purchase of a used bike. THe answer I received is that if the bike is well taken care of it should last as long as a car. The engines are pretty much designed with the same care and precision as any auto. I have also found mention of bikes from the 80's with near or over 100,000 mile and going strong.
Personally, when I get the bike I am satisfied with I plan to ride it till it falls apart or something better comes along.
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09-19-2008, 08:55 PM
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Location: MA, US
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heh my bike is 32k (bought when it was 10k) and I still haven't got enough yet, and to me cars and bikes alike - like TCMJim said - till they fall apart and fixing them would cost a lot, then time for new
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09-23-2008, 08:53 PM
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Master At Arms
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Southwest FL
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My '02 1100 Custom has 83,000 miles on it. The way it runs, I'll be well over 100k before I need another. Maybe by then I can afford a Raider or Roadliner
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10-04-2008, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Warren, Michigan
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Miles
I work with a guy who has a Ducati with 83K on it and he has no thoughts about getting rid of it.
I guess the answer to the question is, when you think it's time of a new ride. |
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10-13-2008, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: ATX
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Agreed! I feel that I will ride my bike until I find something I like better or it gets stolen!
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10-14-2008, 12:38 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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it was after one more season on the 750 that i decided to buy my fazer. i ended up handing my 750 to my little brother. on a footnote, the 750 ran 31 years without much more than normal maintenance (replaced the stator in '06.) original clutch. chances are your bike will last longer than you will ride it. |
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10-14-2008, 02:08 AM
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Biker for Life
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Blackpool, England
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I personally have found the bike that suits me perfectly. I have been in the bike dealerships looking at other bikes, but not one has made me think it will be better than the one I have now. I will ride it until it can be repaired no more and so far all it has needed is the usual consumables (tyres, chain, oil etc), so hopefully looking at riding it for many more years.
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10-14-2008, 09:41 AM
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I ride it, it doesn't ride me
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Fort Smith
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I have 19.5k miles on my 2001 Bandit. I'm slowly replacing and tuning up some old parts. The only new thing I have to do is soon I'm gonna have to purchase a new chain and front and rear sprockets. I may even hold off on doing that since I've spent almost $900 on parts and accessories for the bike. The chain and sprocket aren't bad so I may let that carryover to the new owner whenever I can afford to trade up to an 06 gixxer 600. I don't know how sportbikes handle mileage because they change hands so often. Cruisers and sport touring bikes usually always have the same look so there's never a point to upgrading.
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