Well GB, your subjective reasons are, of course valid. After all, it's A-OK to like what you like.
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1. I don't like a motorcycle that tries to steer itself, shaft drives do that.
Has been overcome for the most part. In fact shaft driven bikes with longitudinal crankshafts have no gyroscopic effect and are easier to steer.
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2. Many shaft designs make changing the rear tire a real chore. The V star that the OL had for a very short time is a prime example, you have to disassemble half the motorcycle to change the rear tire.
Many (and more and more on the newer designs) are a snap. Especially with a single sided swing arm. One nut or bolt, slide it off the spline shaft.
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5. In spite of popular myth, they do require maintenance and it is much more complicated than spraying a chain or dusting off a belt.
Changing gear oil every 50 to 80K is no biggy. Some repairs now, can be a real PITA.
