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wally
08-23-2013, 03:52 PM
I know everybody has their opinions and I haven't had too much drama - this episode with the O2 sensor is the first real hassle.

The mechanic keeps advising me to sell it as soon as possible (he has 3 bikes with crank failures in the last 3 months), but I really love the bike.

My issue is that the bike is a 2009 model Uly with all the hard bags, I love riding it, 1203 V-twin, unique and only 25 000kms on. If I sell it I can probably get around US$5500 (equivalent).

Then what can you possibly buy that gives you the same value for money?
I haven't got another $5k to buy a similar spec bike.

My big issue is reliability (to an extent) and getting parts in South Africa.

My wife says sell, but I feel like riding it until the wheels fall off...

I am confused...[confused][confused][confused]

Cooter
08-23-2013, 04:27 PM
Keep it. '09 with 25Km means you ride it a lot!
I've got a XB-12 with 61k miles and it looks immaculate under the valve covers, no noise, etc...
Don't let your mechanic freak you out, just maintain it well and keep riding[up]