| Author | Message | ||
     Ducdood9 |
Least Reliable Motorcycles of 2009 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/asphalt-and-r ubber-rubbies-least-reliable-motorcycle-of-2009/#m ore-7439 One way of measuring a motorcycle’s reliability is to see how many recalls were made for the model in a given year. Recalls are almost invariably created when a malfunction or design flaw poses potential harm to a rider’s life, or impedes the basic operation of the motorcyce. This past year saw 21 recalls from motorcycle manufacturers, with a few bikes and companies gracing our pages more than they’d care to admit. Check after the jump to see who these repeat offenders are. Least Reliable Motorcycles of 2009: Harley-Davidson/Buell Keep in mind Buell does not count items such as turn lamps as a recall item. | ||
| Keef |
well duc according to that your bike (ducati) is # 2 ....thats ok your still # 2 even in recalls....  | ||
| Cataract2 |
Wow, so recalls is what makes it reliable? Hm, weird. Why are you here again? | ||
| Skntpig |
kkkkid can't even read: HD...Winner by far Buell 3,400 Ducati 3,500 and winner of most overall recalls Please post this in your duc forum. I'm sure it will be helpful somehow. | ||
| Ccryder |
+1 to Cataract. BTW why is this posted in the 1125 section and not quickboard or GDB? | ||
| Ratsmc |
As someone who deals with statistics daily (http://www.mototheory.com/), these are presented without any context while making assertions that have not been proven. First, reliability can not be measured by recalls. Only initial build quality can be. Second, giving the number of recalls without revealing total sales tells us nothing. H-D had 110,000 bikes recalled, what percentage of bikes sold is that? Perhaps the authors thesis is correct but he did such a hack job of presenting it that we'll never know. Three cheers for amateu}r journalism on the web! (Message edited by Ratsmc on December 29, 2009) | ||
| Kc10_fe |
Honda hides recalls by quietly extending warranties like they did for my Acura with its faulty transmission that failed twice in 6 months. The modulator that affected the TL and minivan is/was a known service issue. Nothing like cruisin down the road at 55 and having the car shift itself into 1st and blow the trans. Luckily I was in the car alone at not my 8 month preggo house dragon because 55 to nothing hurts when the seat belts grab you. I know my point of view is slanted on this but even the recall notices dont really reflect initial quality. A builder chooses what and when to issue a recall notification or to take another avenue which will keep the JD Power rankings up there. Bottom line people remember that and companies know people will buy a stinky turd if it was rated the best of the stinky turds by a known name such as JDP. The builder has to first weigh in on image vs liability. In a money driven world I would like to think Buell has a fair share of issues but put a foot forward and took care of the customer. Now that meaning that H-D took care of its Buell customers is another friendly 6 pack discussion. I worked for Subaru NA in Cherry Hill for a few years in the most popular department: Warranty/Customer Service Flying in/over/around Iraq or the A-stan is less stressful. (Message edited by kc10_fe on December 29, 2009) | ||
| Froggy |
Off to the Quickboard.  | ||
| 4cammer |
"For the record, the Japanese Four had a combined recall volume of 439 motorcycles, which came from only 2 registered recalls (Kawasaki & Yamaha)." How is that even possible? | ||
| Danger_dave |
Stupidest blog post of the year. |
