Well shucks guys, have had parts on order since November last year. I know why I put up with my frustrations, its because my 2012 with all the warts is just about the most fun I've had with a toy. I'm 82 years old and been a "gearhead" since age 15 with my Doodlebug scooter. My only problem is --can I keep havin all this fun for along time yet, hope so. And Dan you keep it up, do wish you'd cave in and just go out and buy one of these crazy machines and get it over with