Saw this thread and thought I would update because I have been absent for so long. The bike now has over 2500 miles on it, still looks just like the pic and although slightly down on power (I now run it a little rich for cooling and hopefully longevity), is smoother than it ever was. It just had its four year birthday and still turns head everywhere I take it. I have been using the synthetic 100 to 1 mix oil and have had no complaints. On my second chain, my second back tire, and just ordered my second clutch cable. Very happy for the minimun cash invested in this project. To date I am under 500 dollars including new seat tool bag ,speedo and front and rear lighting.