i finally got a honda motorcycle.i owned an ´86 ninja 250, it was ok.then i bought an ´82 suzuki 650, i liked it but it was a tall bike and the carbs needed work,something i don´t have time for...next came an ´82 yamaha 650, this bike is sharp and i have not gotten rid of it,but i recently learned that is needs a new head gasket....in march of this year i traded a $500 mazda pick-up for an ´81 honda cb650, i love this bike.it handles well and cleans up nicely...the only thing that i don´t like about this bike is the seat, it is too smooth,but i plan on getting a different one sometime soon.jcwhitney sells a nice double bucket seat that will fit it.at 5´8 inches tall this bike fits me well and the handlebars are comfortable on long and short rides.my dad always preferred hondas and now i know why.hope you all are lucky enough to own a honda.