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Confirmation Bias in Motorcycling

"Confirmation Bias" happens consciously or otherwise, in all facets of life.
The author has articulated this well, the unfortunate example being Ducati bikes.
 
Good read.@MacDoc what does wanker street racing have to do with it?
 
Not really sure what he was trying to say about Ducatis and Taglioni, but it sure fits MY confirmation bias.
The number of people that own, or wished they owned a Ducati but don't know who Fabio Taglioni is is stupefying.
... I've worked on lots of '60s and '70s Ducatis and their castings were/are no worse than anyone else of the period. Ever tried to weld a '70s Yamaha case? They're all porous crap because of how they were cast. The aluminum was poured in from the top, allowing it oxidize as it was cast. They subsequently figured out that if you inject the aluminum from the bottom it pushes the oxidization out the top. It wasn't just Ducati, that's how they cast aluminum in the '70s
 
Chris-CJ said:
"Confirmation Bias" happens consciously or otherwise, in all facets of life.
The author has articulated this well, the unfortunate example being Ducati bikes.
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I feel a LOT of "confirmation bias" stems from advertising BS... something Ducati is VERY good at... so not "unfortunate" as Ducati is a perfect example, as is Harley Davidson, where Ducati learned the trade of advertising BS.
But one thing Harley DID do right was the "King of the Baggers". That series did more to fight "confirmation bias" of Harleys than anyone could have imagined
 
bitzz said:
The number of people that own, or wished they owned a Ducati but don't know who Fabio Taglioni is is stupefying.
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Why? I have owned 4 Ducati's and don't know who he is. (I had to google him lol)
I have owned 15 Honda's and don't know who the engineer for Honda is.
And why would I. Have you seen Easy Rider? I'm not shocked if you haven't, but that is the reason I bought my first motorcycle.
I bought it and wanted to ride to California and be a free hippie. lol I did not buy it because of the way it was built or who built it.
We all ride for different reasons. I don't work on my bike (except change oil, adjust chain) never have, never wanted to.
Never had any desire to learn how to. Lots of people buy motorcycles just to enjoy riding them and there should be nothing wrong with that.
 
Soulcatcher668 said:
That is such a bizarre article. Not necessarily wrong, just very odd.
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Agreed. I think it's odd because what he's trying to describe is more Fanboy-ism, which uses Confirmation Bias to support its views.

Confirmation Bias can be positive or negative (ie. "All European motorcycles are expensive and unreliable, just look at my buddy's BMW/KTM/Ducati/Aprilia...")
Fanboy-ism is always overwhelmingly positive (ie. "Honda makes the best motorcycles and cars. I buy nothing but Hondas, so I should know!")
 
MacDoc said:
Wonder if he ever met Yellow Wolf.
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Not a standard Goldwing by any stretch. Raised up for more ground clearance and full on Ohlins suspension.
But yes, the guy can ride his ass off. Period.

Been down there 9 times so far, but haven't had the luck to run into him as of yet.
 
As the calendar is about to tick past 2022, I find there is more and more folks trying to state a point of view that is unique and profound beyond anyone else.

Who cares? Ride it or wrench it. Ride it, park it and throw your credit card for more shop work or Farkles.

Motorcycle riders like everything in the world has many motives to own and ride. Fashion statement, knee dragging, turn Petro to obnoxious noise, tour, customize.

Often touring bikes don’t go farther than Sobeys and adv bikes never see gravel, dirt or mud.

I am greatful for the modern motorcycles to improve reliability and function while maintaining their brand character.

Still love vintage machines as well.


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I don't think many riders push their bike to the limits. It would be interesting to see what Yellow Wolf would do with a R bike.
 
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