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Tech. Advice: Series 'A' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Pre-Series A Burman question
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<blockquote data-quote="Magnetoman" data-source="post: 87609" data-attributes="member: 2806"><p>Yes, money is a significant factor. However, leaving that out of the equation, I very much enjoy the process of repairing and fabricating so it, unlike routine maintenance, is relaxation. Beyond that, paying someone to do work puts you at the the mercy of their schedule and their quality of work. Unfortunately, I've seen the output from way too many "professionals" whose quality of work is worse than my own. So, DIY also is self-defense against the work of some of these "craftsmen." </p><p></p><p>I also decided a year or so ago to try to ride more <em>and</em> work on my bikes more. Toward that goal, I recently completed a 1200-mile ride around Texas with a nice bunch of people including a few members of the Texas VOC. That's also why I'll be competing in next year's Cannonball, exercising both parts of my riding and wrenching resolution.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Magnetoman, post: 87609, member: 2806"] Yes, money is a significant factor. However, leaving that out of the equation, I very much enjoy the process of repairing and fabricating so it, unlike routine maintenance, is relaxation. Beyond that, paying someone to do work puts you at the the mercy of their schedule and their quality of work. Unfortunately, I've seen the output from way too many "professionals" whose quality of work is worse than my own. So, DIY also is self-defense against the work of some of these "craftsmen." I also decided a year or so ago to try to ride more [I]and[/I] work on my bikes more. Toward that goal, I recently completed a 1200-mile ride around Texas with a nice bunch of people including a few members of the Texas VOC. That's also why I'll be competing in next year's Cannonball, exercising both parts of my riding and wrenching resolution. [/QUOTE]
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