AKL new wannabe rider (slickaz)

[Aa7]

I got the naked bike because its cheaper, and the bars felt a bit more comfy.

True, these bikes are comfy for the bigger riders, even after hours in the saddle you wont get sore wrists or feel too cramped I have even wider motorcross drop bars on my GT250 to raise the handle bars just that little bit more.

if you are getting a new one then you will have the warranty to fall back on if you have any problems. [snip] clutch cable needs to be kept well lubed or its suspectible to fraying and eventual breakage but thats no biggie as long as you are aware of it.

the warranty is a big bonus if you are worried about maintence and mecahnical problems but if you keep them sreviced these bikes are not so bad at all. The clutch cable IS a problem so keep an eye on them and if you fit the MX bars then stick on a cable from a GT650 as it is a tad longer and has a better adjuster in the middle of the cable rather than at the mounting point on the crankcase so it adjusts easier.

[karmakillernz]

how do you find your hyo after a year? has it given you any major drama? i keep hearing mixed review, but cautiousness is making me pick the worst of the reviews eg, it rusts terribly within 6 months or the engine parts made of carbdoard or something etc etc.

You'll find that reviews that complain of bad rusting or weak construction will be the 2005 model or earlier. Apparently the 2006 had a small issue with a flat spot in 3rd gear but that's easily solved with a $40~ replacement (might already be done on a pre-owned bike). Other than that, 2006/2007 models seem pretty solid.

[bull]

had my flat spot taken care of by TSS, FREE under warranty - something to do with CDI unit.