I was breaking it in some more today and took it off a small jump (only about 3' or so) to see how it's gonna handle a drop off on the trail and stuff... well if it keeps plugging like it has been so far then I'm gonna be a very happy man. This bike rides as good (if not better) as my '83 XL 80 did 20 years ago and the brakes are definately stronger.
The motor is not a racer, but it's not intended to be.... I'm all giddy that so far I've gotten much much more than I paid for!!!
(of course it is still very early - time will tell)
A note to add to minor complaints:
The kick starter sticks out a little farther than I'd like -- wish it could tuck in closer to the bike, but it's still ok.