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When a bike 'wears out"

Old Feb 8, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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we need the NRA for motorcycles to lobby for new harsher laws against people that harm motorcyclists on the road. along with more strict driver education for everyones safety. its stupid easy to get a drivers liscense in most states.
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Depends on how well you take care of it. I would venture to say that a properly maintainedengine is never "worn out", in need of a rebuild perhaps but never "worn out." But it really doesnt matter either way, if it runs ride it, if it dont, fix it and ride it. Seems simple enough to me.
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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way to go to bring this thread back on track prom LOL
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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properly maintained an engine should never need more than fresh bearings a cylinder rehone and fresh pistons (possibly oversized).
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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the tranny may need a new set of gears though
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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haha you said tranny haha
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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im with you guys on this one.... i looked at him like wtf are u talking about......
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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as mentioned, an engine depending on maintenance will last a long time. Peformance engines ie performance expectations, may need freshened up to meet the demands though.
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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I'm sure some pieces may wear out, but not the whole thing, if it is maintained at least.
 
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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Use Full Synthetic oils and it will last even longer.
 

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