From: phj@remus.rutgers.edu (P. Ju)
Subject: Re: Yamaha vs Honda opinions
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.
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nuet_ke@pts.mot.com (KEITH NUETZMAN X3153 P7625) writes:

>I am in hte market for a new bike (been without for a few years).
>The two main bikes I'm looking at seriously are
>The Yamaha Virago 535 and the Honda Shadow VLX 583. 
>I am leaning towards the Yamaha for its shaft drive, the Honda is Chain.
>Insurance in Fla. is more costly than I thought, so I am staying in this
>power range. Thanks in advance for any opinions and or experiences

A friend of mine (who's probably reading this right now) just bought a new
Yamaha Virago 750.  After spending 1-2 hours very late one chilly evening
watching him struggle with the bolts (had to remove the right peg, loosen
the brake pedal, &c. &c.) I've pretty much decided never to get this
particular model unless he or someone else wants to change the oil/filter
for me.  Compared to the 5-minute change he was used to for his Honda, this
is just a design flaw/oversight in my eyes.


Patricia
phj@remus.rutgers.edu