gbochan

Hey guys,

I just joined the forum as I am looking to upgrade from my CB500. I love the idea of a v twin (had an old CX500 and have rented a Harley while in the states on holiday). The 650 sounds very appealing to me. I was looking through the forum and had a few questions about what I've read.

What is the front end knock that people have mentioned?
Is this the same as the Front plug misfiring problem?
How easy is it to fix the misfiring problem?
Where is it prone to rust?
Some people had complaints about “build quality”. What are these complaints? Is the frame badly welded? Do stock parts not fit very well?

How expensive is it to maintain? Consumables (chain, sprockets, tyres)?

What are some issues to look for when buying a used bike?

I would mostly use the bike as a commuter. How does the bike hold up to bad weather? Is it a year round bike?

How much for insurance?

What is the difference between curvy and pointy? Is this in reference to the faired and unfaired versions?

Thanks a lot,

Greg