[gyjoe]

Mine has been well worth the money. I too was reluctant to spend over $4000. for a Japanese bike and decided to give the Lifan a try. I got it this past August and have loved riding it. In a little over 400 miles of widely mixed riding before putting it away for the winter, the only problem I had was a speedometer that started to go bad. I have heard of very few problems with the motors, transmissions, carbs or suspensions of these bikes. My biggest complaint is the electrical system, which is noticibly weaker than what you would find on a Japanese bike. Looking through the posts on this board will give you much of the information you are looking for regarding Chinese bikes. Good luck, and welcome aboard!