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I have bought 3 10+ Japanese bikes myself this summer and know a friend who also bought 2 10+ Japanese bikes. Of the 5, 1 came from a kid whose father maintained it but had no clue. Air filter had not been cleaned in forever, wheel bearings needed changing, handlebars were bent, etc. Got it for a great price and don't regret the work it needed. I knew it when I bought it.
The 2 Gio's I rode required "almost" no maintenance, but I became frustrated with trying to find parts when something did break or I wanted to change it. If you love searching the internets looking for parts, and waiting a couple weeks for them to arrive then you will have no regrets with the Chinese bikes.
If you are like myself, and want to maximize ride time and minimize time in the garage the Japanese are the way to go. I am able to order parts, in 10 minutes or less, to my door in a day or two and have 100% confidence they will fit.
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