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One of my motorcycles is from 1973. Nary a tube or chip on it. I think it's got a turn blinker that's kinda a flip-flop, but I think it's just charging and disc
by tibbon 5y ago
One of my motorcycles is from 1973. Nary a tube or chip on it. I think it's got a turn blinker that's kinda a flip-flop, but I think it's just charging and discharging capacitors. It's lasted way longer than most modern disposable vehicles.
I don't know if most of these things actually require digital features.
- paulryanrogers 5y agoBut how many parts of it are original? In other words is it the ship of Theseus? Does it pass e-check or is it exempt? Regardless I do appreciate the simplicity of long past inventions.
- brewdad 5y agoYou say "one of" your motorcycles, so I take it you aren't riding this bike everyday, putting 12-15,000 miles a year on it and needing it to be reliable every time you go to work or run an errand. Apples to oranges comparison.
- nicbou 5y agoFrankly aside from the carb, the maintenance and reliability are pretty much the same. A new bike's parts would wear too. However the computer won't crap out on you, and this is now happening with new bikes. Adventure bikes mind you. I wouldn't want my adventure cut short by a computer problem I can't fix in the field. They still sell bikes without that crap, and they are absurdly reliable.
- TomVDB 5y agoDoes that motorcycle pass modern emission requirements? The engine controle unit plays a major role in emission control and fuel economy.