I had one for 5 years. i bought it the second month they were out. All i have to say is if you want to really let the best out of that machine, get a yoshimira full exhaust, change the front sproket to a 12 tooth, you will lose top speed a bit but man what a difference. Also get a K&N air filter. It treated me well of the five years. Gas and oil changes and that is it. never had a problem or anything of that matter. best machine i purchased. I recently traded it in for a yfz 450. i wanted a more race ready machine. this is a great machine as well. yamaha in my eyes is the best. they have the best looking machines out on the market and the quality is top notch.
patrick pierobon