i have never had any major issues, the stator went out at 45,000ks gp rz. helped me with the cross reference on the ascot stator, picked 1 up on ebay for 20 bucks around 32 to my door from us. wired the 929 plug onto the ascot stator.been running strong for 2 years.i have an ohlins racing damper on mine.best mod ever.sport bike rally, parry sound, 2000 ft radar run im completely stock, no power mods. hindle slip on for sound. i did 5 runs all over 235kph my best 241kph fastest was like 258kph gsxr 1000.the new bmw 1000rrs fastest run 246kph. 929 will hang in there still. oh ya im 3 up 1 down on the sprockets,and i way 140lbs.whats the best part of the 929s? check out the under seat storage. ya dont get that on a modern day ss.