Faults:

Carbs need a bit of tuning/synching.

Had to get seat recovered.

General Comments:

I bought this bike for $1350. It was an 8/10 to look at then. Now it's a 9/10.

I spent about 400$ on it over the winter, changed plugs, all fluids, had the seat recovered, high speed wire wheel polish on engine, and extensive chrome polish everywhere.

The bike could honestly sit in a showroom now. I have about 1800$ into it.

It sounds great, it's faster than all my friends bikes, even 1500cc's +.

It's unique, nobody else has one, it's cool, fast, fun, reliable... I couldn't say enough about it.

This bike will cruise comfortable between 50-75mph. Above 80mph, it is starting to rev a bit and sounds a bit strained. The tank isn't very large, and there is no gauge, so you need to pay attention to the fuel levels... I wouldn't pick this bike for a really long trip.

I have a backrest, saddle bags, and a windshield for it, but I usually ride it without any of that crap, I prefer the simple, naked look.

For a 40 year old bike, this thing is amazing, it outperforms many machines on the road that are decades newer. Love this bike.

Faults:

Replaced front wheel bearings at 51k miles. $25.

Replaced front and back brakes at 52k miles. $85.

Replaced clutch, springs, clutch cable at 53k miles. $250.

New Metzler front and rear tires at 54k miles. $425.

Engine jumped time, locked up at 55k miles. November 2011.

Replace engine with a used 1982 Seca 650 engine in late 2012. $80!

New tach & speedo cable in Feb 2013. $35.

Seat was wore out when I bought it, hope to re-cover it soon.

General Comments:

I bought a real "diamond in the rough"and was too stupid or stubborn to give up. With a fresh engine it runs great, and I am slowly shortening the to do list.

Overall a great bike; much faster than my Honda.