Your opinion plz (pre-buy review)

tony984 said:

Can u tell me anything about this bike?Any thoughts or suggestions?Seems to be in good condition but id like to know yr opinion. Cheers

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Looking at a motorcycle that has been cleaned up and is being presented in it's best light, is a lot like going out on a first date. :dowhat It will almost certainly NEVER get any better, than what you see right then.:laugh

All the things I look for, are difficult to see with these photographs.

Cosmetically, this looks like a clean bike.

I know that how it looks is an important part of the purchase, but for me it is secondary to how well will the bike work.

1) I would like to see the sprocket teeth on the drive chain more closely. I would also like to see the chain itself in more detail to see how much weathering it has suffered.

2) I would be interested in seeing the colour of the brake fluid in both the front and rear reservoirs. This will tell me how long the fluid has been in there..... more than 2 years, it's going to cause issues. Should be very nearly clear. The more brown it is the worse it is. Traps water straight out of the air. (Hydroscopic)

3) The swept area of the fork legs. I want to see if there is any residue on the legs at the point of greatest compression to see if the forks are leaking oil. Sudge at the 'high water mark' is a very reliable indication of a fault with the forks. (Much harder to see on the rear shock)

I would want to know about any electrical modifications that have been made. This is routinely done by people who have the best intentions :crazy

Look at the foot pegs, and the swing arm, and the frame. Check the alignment of the body panels. If the bike has been dropped (scuffed case says yes), there is a strong possibility the body plastics have been changed. You need to look for dents, scratches, or cracks in the frame, at the locations of engine mounting bolts, etc. to ensure the frame is straight and true.