I\'m new to this forum, just wanted to tell griff that I just got a boss predator 150 myself, from the same dealer. I\'ve had it for 3 months, but havn\'t had a chance to ride it yet. It\'s too cold in Northern IN. But I roll it onto the deck every weekend, and fire it up to keep the battery charged, and listen to it purr It looks and sounds awsome (black and silver). All I had to do was fasten the mirrors on, and \"wet cell\" the battery, and install it. All real easy stuff. My roomate just bought a Tank touring 150, and He agrees with Me, the Boss, is a much better built and higher quality bike. The carb is a 15 mill walboro who makes the majority of small engine carbs, including weedwackers, tillers, etc. it\'s japanese. It is My understanding that Boss Powersports purchases their scoots from tank, Vento, and some directly from the factory. I\'ll post more updates, as I learn more. Rooster.