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Would I buy it again?...maybe.

Bought the bike in Dec '07. Rode the first 700 miles in the rain. It came with tires not rated for 55 mph so it shook like crazy, but that was resolved when the tires were replaced. I've driven it harder than it was designed for, carrying 300 pounds full out from Bellingham, Wa to Bandon, Or, twice.... It has run well, though I am now starting to hear some noises that I didn't used to hear. When I'm not traveling long distance, the bike typically carries 200 pounds with relative ease, though uphill or with a head wind, it has almost no power at all, but then, it is only a 150. I get about 60 mpg, 90 on a tank, though I can stretch it out to about 120 between fillups. Thus far, I have put over 6000 miles on it, even taking into account the not-too-accurate speedometer (consistently reads 5 miles faster than I'm going: if it shows 50, I'm going 45) and it still runs fairly well. It is uncomfortable on the long haul (over 50 miles), doesn't have reasonable accessories available (1 type of trunk and 1 type of windshield), but other than that, I have no real complaints. But would I buy it again? Not for what I use it for - long distance traveling. I would buy a more powerful bike. But since I don't have the cash to do that, it works as well as, or better, than can be expected. Suggestion, if you weigh more than 125 pounds and will be going up and down steep hills, get a stronger bike. Read Full Review