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Message: <blockquote data-quote="quad decade guy" data-source="post: 4696698" data-attributes="member: 77939"><p>Well, a new bike is a new bike. Maybe trail riding and occasional track time. I have read how cost control for even the top rated bikes could be accomplished through sourcing. Yes China. Now, quality control and performance would be complicated. I just see used, quite worn out premium bikes going for prices I just can't justify. For example: a SSR engine can be had for a fraction of just Japanese engine PARTS. I have never ridden an SSR. I have watched videos and evaluations of them in print also. At age 58, do I really need a 60 hp 450? Something new or something worn out. I buy and fix up bikes for fun. It is breathtaking what people will ride and lack of maintenance is bizarre.</p></blockquote><p></p>