[Rick]

As a very long time EC200 owner I would keep it. I have toyed with the idea of departing with mine as well. I think at this point it would be hard to give away just due to it's age, and no market for it out here.

What is wrong with the OEM pegs?? I am still using my OEM pegs, they seem to do a great job with regards to keeping my feet planted where they need to be. I use a file to keep the edges some what sharp.

I am still using my OEM pipe (Messico) which is paper thin, rocks off the front tire can dent the head pipe. I get the dents blown out when the pipe starts to look beat up, or when ever it take a big hit...less than $70 for repairs is cheap compared to a new pipe.

If you keep a fresh filter, run a good premix oil, and take care of the motor it should last you a long time. I don't use an hour meter (wish I did) but I write down all my riding times in my note book to track hours on my bike. I have performed 3 complete topends on my 200 in the last 10 years. I don't ride it like a 125, but more like a 300 and I don't wring it's neck out all day long. The bottom line is, the motors are strong, they don't over heat and are very well put together and if you do what your supposed to do it should last a long time. I would not worry about stocking up on piston kits.

Tranny Oil seems to be a hot topic, everyone has there own idea. I have used only 2 different tranny oils in my bike, one being Spectrol 80wt 2 stroke gear box oil, the other being Motul 2 stroke gear oil, again 1 clutch pack kit in 10 years, that should be a testiment of durability, but it also helps I dont abuse my clutch, I'd rather drop a gear than abuse the clutch.

My EC200 has been the best bike I've ever owned to date. I am not the type of person that needs the lastest bling, or wow factor, just funtional parts to prolong durability. Those being a skid plate and rear rotor guard, that it. A over sized power valve cover might help with low end.