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Rich, you are completely missing the point of buying a NEW motorcycle then. If you want an antique bike with classic design, flaws, crap reliability and minimal performance, there are plenty of them out there. When you buy something new off the showroom floor, it should be trouble free until the payments are over.

Nope, still disagree. A RE is an "new" antique style cycle. You're not buying something that is modern, but something which gives you that "old timey" ride and look. I suppose you could look for an actual antique RE, with limited results. Then you would have to find parts for it, a real problem. The idea behind buying a new RE is you can ride an antique bike, still find parts for it, and it is somewhat more modern with some "go" parts, such as electric start and electronic ignition. (Although, when I was looking at buying one, the dealer said some models could still be had with a kickstart, which I would definately hold out for.) Put it this way, Dave. If they brought out a brand new model "T" Ford car, with electric start and modern electrics, but basically the same motor and drivetrain, lots of fella's would buy them for their "nastalgia" value. They would enjoy putting around in an antique style car, and wouldn't care about getting there fast. It would just be fun, and you could drive it every day without worring about wearing an old bearing out, or something.

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