minime
L plate rider.
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Post by minime on Jul 25, 2011 15:54:51 GMT 1
So as usual I am trawling the local craigslist, and I see this losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mcy/2510937357.htmlNow I need another bike like a hole in the head, the 4LO isn't finished, I have 1 & 3/4 Katana's to sort but... So not really knowing much about the 31k version anything specific to look for other than the power valves opening and closing Any info appreciated Cheers |
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Post by bare on Jul 25, 2011 18:12:59 GMT 1
Full receipts showing evidence of a complete engine rebuild within the last few months.. OR you will be collecting those same exact receipts for yourself.
Sad... but ohhh so true.
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Post by wiseric on Jul 26, 2011 0:16:05 GMT 1
The clock surround can be expensive to replace so make sure it's not cracked, usually the bit that goes around the front of the ignition barrel is the first thing to get damaged. Petrol tanks can be prone to rust and like bare says if it aint had an engine rebuild odds are you'll need to get it done, but I guess that's true for most 2 strokes from the 80's. I see that bikes only done 15k so you might be lucky.
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Post by Norbo on Jul 26, 2011 9:58:31 GMT 1
I dont know what the exchange rate it but it looks like an ok bike . just have a good liston at the engine and under look for cracks in the casing play in the swing arm and oil on the shocker damper rod.
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Post by LC_BOTT on Jul 26, 2011 10:43:03 GMT 1
Same as has been mentioned already, plus the dogbones get very pitted (won't be able to check this) and are very hard to get genuine one (replacements available) and that one has the indicators in the fairing (yuk) and no bellypan. also quite expensive to get hold of.
Don't the US ones have the emissions gear tucked away on the bellypan and near the header pipes? rear mudguard missing. Looks like some sort of brackets/fixings on the front frame tubes behind the rad, must just be the pics though??
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Post by davey on Jul 27, 2011 8:46:28 GMT 1
link arms on the swinger tend to be rough unless well greased on a regular basis , i got some replcement 2nd had ones of norbo and replaced the bushes
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Post by davey on Jul 27, 2011 8:48:38 GMT 1
ohhh forgot to add i got mine from la,, funny actually simi valley , the cats can come of makes a big difference just check the jetting
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