Ease of maintenance? - very easy! One of their biggest advantages is that most stuff can be done by anyone with a reasonable degree of competence, and minimal special tools. (can get by with none)
Good or bad years? - The only year I personally consider "bad" is the first year, 1981. The second year it got a bigger rear rim and heavier spokes, improved shifting, and a few other things.
From 82 to the end of the G/S series are all pretty much the same.
The paralever series had some variations, it's personal preference which you prefer.
See the links page for lots of info on them. One page has a full breakdown and history.
There might be a book listed on our books pages. Start there anyway and search Amazon, also Motobooks - there's links on the books pages.
You should also be able to find courses in your area. Sometimes a single course can answer a lot of questions you didn't know to ask, and get you off to a good start.
You can also have a look at an old article of mine on back roads riding: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/art...oadsofbc.shtml
Have fun!
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Grant Johnson
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[This message has been edited by Grant Johnson (edited 15 February 2002).]
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