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Too Old…For What?

Like many of you, I also ride motorcycles. I have two Hondas, one of which is 25 years old but still suits me quite well. Due to a confluence of some logistical and health challenges, now past, I hadnt ridden in a few years. Late this past summer I again undertook two-wheeled transportation.

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The author faced service denials from official dealerships (Honda motorcycle, avionics shop) for his well-maintained older motorcycle and airplane, as both cited a "company policy" of not working on anything over 15 years old.
  • Despite the availability of parts and the good condition of his equipment, these refusals highlight a potential industry trend where shops are becoming overly selective or are implicitly pushing consumers towards purchasing newer models.
  • The author emphasizes the importance of quality independent repair shops that are willing to service all types of equipment, regardless of age, and chooses to support these businesses for their customer-focused approach.
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Like many of you, I also ride motorcycles. I have two Hondas, one of which is 25 years old but still suits me quite well. Due to a confluence of some logistical and health challenges, now past, I hadn’t ridden in a few years. Late this past summer I again undertook two-wheeled transportation.

My first step was to get the bikes roadworthy. I called the nearest Honda motorcycle dealer to make an appointment for general service and was denied. “We don’t work on anything over 15 years old,” they said. My considered reply was an articulate, “Huh?” Somewhat pedantically, as if he’d had to explain a dozen times a day, the service rep again essentially told me to go poundsand.

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