Voted most helpful review
Reviewed on August 24, 2010
In 2006 I won this bike on EBAY. The problem was I was so busy with work I didn't have time to do anything with it. I can't believe it sat in my garage for four years without being ridden. Work has slowed a bunch so I took the time to go to school, get my endorsement and get the bike licensed so...
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In 2006 I won this bike on EBAY. The problem was I was so busy with work I didn't have time to do anything with it. I can't believe it sat in my garage for four years without being ridden. Work has slowed a bunch so I took the time to go to school, get my endorsement and get the bike licensed so I could ride. I had a mechanic look it over, make sure everything worked like it was supposed to and started to ride. It's been a great bike. I've had a few minor issues. Bolts rattling loose, there is a bit of vibration, and some brackets breaking. No big deal, they were easily fixed. This is an $800.00 bike after all and it probably does have more vibration than you'd expect on a more expensive model. But for the most part, everything works like it's supposed to and it's been a great bike for getting back into motorcycling after 40 years away. On the + side. I'm surprised that this bike has many features not found on some other major manufacturers - like a tach and a fuel gauge. Would I recommend this bike to others? I'd say yes. For what I paid it's been a terrific value. It's served it's purpose and now I'm ready to move into a bigger bike. My wife says I have to sell it...can't have two. But I'd love to keep it for running to the store and stuff. I have to mention...I'm getting almost 100 miles per gallon. The 200cc engine is a little on the underpowered side, but it's enough to keep up with traffic in the city. I wouldn't recommend riding it on the freeway.
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