As a genuine 'Alternative Cruiser' the ride does have it's pluses and minuses: Very affordable and good value received if purchased used NOT new. Definitely won't see your duplicate any time soon around these parts! ;-) Hardest Task so far? Adjusting the Mono-Shock Pre-Load. Wound up removing the whole assembly just so I could adjust it (lower the bike)! DON'T want to do it again - nuff' said?! ;-) LRG