Author Topic: UCE'S ARE THE NEWER MODELS ANY BETTER???  (Read 13135 times)

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wildbill

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Reply #30 on: August 13, 2013, 09:38:54 am
i can now answer this question myself....yes they are better and improving year by year model by model


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Reply #31 on: August 14, 2013, 05:39:46 pm
 you should know , you madman!  #3 bullets in as many years -must be some kind of record! What marriage are you up to?
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Reply #32 on: August 15, 2013, 12:30:00 am
only the 2nd.  :P


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Reply #33 on: August 15, 2013, 03:30:09 pm
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Reply #34 on: August 23, 2013, 12:26:44 am
Well, I guess "third times a charm" with me. The first wife didn't even know what a bike was, the second was so worried I'd get hurt I didn't ride for 25+ years, but the future missus thinks it's fantastic that I have a hobby.  :)
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Reply #35 on: August 24, 2013, 09:45:16 pm
Observance:  Those with Motorcycles Before Marriage, get to keep them. Those who try to obtain Motorcycles After Marriage, have Difficulties.
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Reply #36 on: August 25, 2013, 02:26:03 am
After reading the posts on this thread, I have to ask:  In what specific areas have the UCE bikes improved since 2010? 

I have heard about wobbly frames on the highway, fraying wires, fuel indicator, and other irritations which detract from owner experience.
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Reply #37 on: August 25, 2013, 03:04:40 am
i think the biggest improvement is in the wiring harness. it's a lot neater these days. got back 30 or so pages and read how it once was


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Reply #38 on: August 25, 2013, 03:19:01 am
Hello. Been away a while but now I want to sell my Japanese bike and get something simpler.  As to the reliability issue, I'll ask it this way: Would you say the new model is on par with a contemporary Japanese bike?  I mean, this is an air-cooled single here.  They're practically elemental.

Glad to see the faithful are still here.  :D


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Reply #39 on: August 25, 2013, 05:05:21 am
YES
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Reply #40 on: August 25, 2013, 06:48:57 am
+1. and a whole lot more fun.!
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Reply #41 on: August 25, 2013, 08:35:28 am
"...on par with a contemporary Japanese bike?"

Can't speak for the latest bikes - although I'm highly dubious.
In 2010 they weren't even close. The very idea is a joke.
There is a 2010 Enfield and a 2004 Kawasaki side by side in my garage - opposite ends of the build quality spectrum.
I'm not saying the Enfield isn't a great looking bike and huge fun to ride - but let's not get delusional about how it's put together...  :-\
Luckily it's a bike which can be (needs to be) much improved by owner participation.
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Reply #42 on: August 25, 2013, 10:14:04 am
I bought my bike in 2012 and up to now I drove 6.000 km. I only have had a problem with the fuel indicator. This has been replaced under warranty. I agree, the quality of everything on this bike can be improved but it will not increase the fun factor. The quality of the paint, the quality of the chrome it is all a little bit poor. The engine is very noisy but it is a nice bike to own.


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Reply #43 on: August 25, 2013, 10:26:58 am
when i started this thread i too was wondering but i really gotta say that there are improvement year by year. just little things but they all add up. i have purchased the following brand new bikes in the past 18 months.
2011 C5 - did 3,000 kl bad handler
2012 C5 did 10,000 kl very good handler
2013 B5 bit over a week old - 700 kl
2014 Cafe Racer - when available ?
i think you get what you pay for. nothing more -nothing less but they are fun to ride but a long way behind a jap bike.




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Reply #44 on: August 25, 2013, 10:54:15 am
Personally, I would like to have the best of each end. I have the Enfield which I love dearly, but would like to have a nice sports bike..not limited to Japanese make though. Pick whatever you want from your garage depending on the mood.  :D At the end of the day it is just....whatever makes you happy  ;D


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