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Adam Ef · 25-11-18, 09:50 AM

I have a bias based on my decisions a few years ago when getting advice from my mechanic about new bikes. He flat out refused to work on Moto Guzzis as he's had endless problems with their electrics. At the time I really wanted a V7 or similar, although couldn't afford it anyway. He said if I got one he wouldn't work on it and really emphasised going for one the four Japanese manufacturers. That's how I ended up with an SV... still a V-twin. I've also had comments (jokes) each time I've MOTed my SV about it being a more affordable and more reliable Ducati.

I'd still have an "unreliable" bike if money was no object, I could actually afford it and afford to make any problems someone else's problem to diagnose and fix.

25-11-18, 09:50 AM	#5
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: bias I have a bias based on my decisions a few years ago when getting advice from my mechanic about new bikes. He flat out refused to work on Moto Guzzis as he's had endless problems with their electrics. At the time I really wanted a V7 or similar, although couldn't afford it anyway. He said if I got one he wouldn't work on it and really emphasised going for one the four Japanese manufacturers. That's how I ended up with an SV... still a V-twin. I've also had comments (jokes) each time I've MOTed my SV about it being a more affordable and more reliable Ducati. I'd still have an "unreliable" bike if money was no object, I could actually afford it and afford to make any problems someone else's problem to diagnose and fix.