Yeah, I wouldnt say the 250 is bomb proof but the only troubles came with the 300 kit and once the cure was found it proved to be very reliable.

The '18 is still going strong and waking the locals up every morning (and they say you cant commute on one).

All said persons replates cost less than your one big rebuild that lasted how long? lol
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If I have to take the carbs off once more...