Thanks for everyones input. Short of a test ride I am going with the big bear. Hopefully it will be as realible as the hondas that most of my friends ride. Thanks again!! Any thoughts on extra skid protection? What are the vulnerable parts?

 

one more thing on either machine, check your valve clearance. I say this only because i jst did mine and the intake was no clearance!!!!! other than that you will like the BB.