bikerdoc, I guess I would've referred to the manual if the condition prevented me from riding the bike somehow. But, since it does not, I'm lazy with my Chinese manual. I should probably still read it just to check if it's not an indication of worse things to come. For now, though, it's not affecting the ride anyhow :)

Zorge, so that's the mudguard you mean! Yeah, I think I could get hold of one of those - would look sexy on a bike too (I suppose). Actually, those underbones you posted do look good and it's a pity I haven't seen them in any of the shops around here. Might very well be for export only. Those tires are definitely a hit and I like the overall design too.