I have only had my bike for about five months and it is my first. It started out as a completely stock CBR. Since I've had it I have; painted the bike myself, recovered the seat, added the hibiscus decals, and gotten a gift of a professional paint job. Recently I stripped the paint on the wheels and polished them! I do all the work on it my self from an oil change to changing the tires, etc. I am completely addicted to owning and riding bikes now, I just love it!!!!