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| Originally Posted by andyb The only reason people own a japanese bike is the cost............they cant afford a ducati!  |
Neither can I...
But seriously, I was thinking about this today. Running any big bike is expensive: if it's not a C&S kit you need, then it's a set of tyres. If you use your bike much, there seems to be sometihing almost every month.
Couple of months back i had a new clutch: hub and (expensive) STM basket (but not plates). Just prior to that, a new set of tyres, all preparatory to going to Scotland. Oh, and sprockets too.
Now I need a new chain. And more tyres before the summer's out.
OK on a Jap bike I wouldn't have had the clutch expense (I reckon 20-25k for a hub, 15k for a basket), but tyres, chains, and sprockets all need replacing on any big bike. Not to mention servicing (every 4000 miles?).
'Course, another factor si that the cost of running a bike isn't helped by what we might call
"self-inflicted expenses"
I'll say no more about that, but I'm sure it strikes a chord with some of you...