This darn bike!

racer

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Well it all started out after I bought my 2012 Super Tenere, it was always running low on gas, then to top it all off, I had to start changing oil, and filters too! Then I was reading about how the back brake pads wear faster than the front, so I had to buy a new set of rear brake pads. Then it took me almost ten minutes to change them. Sheesh! And now, after 20,000 miles, a headlight bulb goes out! What have I gotten my self into. 16 bucks for a new bulb! I suppose the next thing the OTHER bulb will go bad. Buyer beware. ::024::
 

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racer said:
Well it all started out after I bought my 2012 Super Tenere, it was always running low on gas, then to top it all off, I had to start changing oil, and filters too! Then I was reading about how the back brake pads wear faster than the front, so I had to buy a new set of rear brake pads. Then it took me almost ten minutes to change them. Sheesh! And now, after 20,000 miles, a headlight bulb goes out! What have I gotten my self into. 16 bucks for a new bulb! I suppose the next thing the OTHER bulb will go bad. Buyer beware. ::024::
Lol.
 

kgfire

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Over the years I've learned the quickest fix for any bike problem is to take the radiator cap off and park a brand new bike under it. Works every time!
 

ace50

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AdvToorer said:
Hate to break it to you but I hear the bulbs frequently go in pairs. Probably some kind of conspiracy!
Yep! Planned obsolescence.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence

They got us alright! :'(
 
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