10-08-2021, 12:14 PM
(10-08-2021, 06:17 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:(10-08-2021, 05:56 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(10-08-2021, 05:00 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: It is a weird world right now. I work in the automotive business, so I've heard detailed explanations about component and supply chain issues causing shortages at dealerships. And, I have friends in the maritime shipping industry who have given me explanations about why there are dozens of ships stacked up outside our harbors and parts are hard to get.
One thing is for sure about these issues... while my motorcycles give me great joy each day, and I love taking my car out on weekends, I'm very afraid of damaging any of them. My Bonneville was laid up for months last year waiting for critical parts from England. I'm sure CB1100 parts are even more difficult to find right now. My wife's CRV is currently running with a few missing pieces that are on long-term backorder.
I'm not going to ride or drive any less than I do, but I am being very careful.
Business must be as brisk as ever for vehicle chopping garages.
I imagine that it has. Just makes sense financially.
Catalytic converter theft has skyrocketed for sure, but that's a component of rare metal recycling prices. I recently got $275 back for recycling the 250k mile converter on my work van when I replaced it with a new one so it would pass inspection.
... and the new converter was promptly stolen.
Yikes!
