Faults:

Leaking oil from top of crankcase due to dealer overfilling oil during "activation" at time of purchase. Corrected at first service by putting in proper amount of oil (600mL).

Horn doesn't always sound at first touch of the button, as if contacts are corroded.

General Comments:

This is the classic Super Cub of 50 years production, 60 million units sold, built in Japan and assembled in Honda's Guadalajara plant. Extremely durable and economical. Gives consistent 90-100 mpg (US). I have never been able to achieve Honda's claimed 117 mpg, probably due to my not breaking in the engine properly.

Uncomfortable for my height of 6'. Handling and braking leave a lot to be desired due to antiquated suspension system and mechanical drum brakes.

Bike has fallen over once while parked, and fallen over at low speed, resulting only in scratching mirrors, scratching front fender and bending pegs upward.

Engine starts on first or second kick without fail, vibration and noise have reduced greatly as it breaks in. Runs equally well on Magna (87 AKI) or Premium (92 AKI) gasoline. Will go six blocks with fuel shut off, or four blocks using the choke after running out of fuel.

Lighting system is inadequate with 30w headlight and 10w turn signals.

Dealer service is terrible in my city, it seems that Honda dealers aren't well supervised here in Mexico.

Overall a great bike, I love the 1958 styling.

Faults:

It has had a battery, exhaust pip and a headlight bulb. I have changed the rear suspension bushes and it has had 2 chains and 1 sprocket set.

The seat is cracking and it is going rusty, but it gets used every day, no matter what the weather.

General Comments:

I love my little 90. It has been so reliable and cheap to run. It handles poorly, stops eventually and wouldn't pull your hat off. But it always starts and runs really well.

I use it to commute on everyday, come rain, shine or snow. I do do a bit of low speed touring on it, and have covered over 100 miles in a day on several occasions, albeit slowly, but hey, where's the fire!

It's been a good little bike and has earnt me 4 years of protected no claims. I just hope I've not been too late with the Wax Oil...

Faults:

Absolutely nothing. Only needed a replacement left front indicator. This was due to the bike falling over.

General Comments:

The engine has excellent spread of torque. This allows top gear to be used in a variety of traffic conditions.

The engine pulls very well with two up.

The brakes, despite being drums, are impressive.

The enclosed chain never seemed to stretch.

The twelve volt electrical system with the electric start was excellent.

Only down side to this bike, was the pathetic 3.5 liter fuel tank. This necessitated filling up every ninety miles or so (every three to four days for me).

The ride was smooth and performance was adequate to put some other scooters to shame.

This legendary step-thru with its admired reputation for reliability, robustness etc, is very prone to theft as I and several mates unfortunately found out.