buying advice

[slowsport]

Hello,
in the next couple of days i am going to collect a NC35 i pretty much have bought (laid out a holding deposit), but since i have done some reseach telling me the bottom triple clamp (yoke) can bend on abuse.

Is there any other things i should pay particular attention before dropping all my hard earned? i am only cautious as i usually buy unmolested bikes and quite a bit newer, and so don't want to be left with a lemon.

any help is much appreciated,

Slowsport.

[ibby4585]

Hello mate

pics, description/mileage , price, year would help us!

I would look for mint original plastics
new tyres
chain and sprockets
check the exhaust system for rust, scrapes blowing etc
fork seals
shock

a bit of service history would be nice too

Regards
Kris

[slowsport]

thanks, the rvf is 1994 import, had some mph conversion, panels been resprayed, the tyres was in relitively good condition.

The guy was a little vague of the modifications but due to the age and previous owners also modifying i guess thats understandable.

i just need to know do i need to pay particular attention on anything that a quick glance or second test drive wont tell me? for example any tell tale signs a rectifier is on its way out etc.

Slowsport.

[theoutsider]

Usually if the rectifier is knackered it will have the plug a bit melted and burnt,also tyres shouldn`t be new that`s silly,check for any fiberglass repairs and as ibby said look at the fairing if they are original ,fork seals are important,rear shock is usually quite soft(that`s why everyone looks for a aftermarket one).and test drive it.Good luck and enjoy the bike if you will buy it

[silentRVF]

One quick check I always do is to stand at the front of the bike facing it, hold the handlebars and pull them down and release them back up a few times.

Then make sure there is no fork oil leaking from the seals, as this can be expensive to fix!

[ibby4585]

Usually if the rectifier is knackered it will have the plug a bit melted and burnt,also tyres shouldn`t be new that`s silly,check for any fiberglass repairs and as ibby said look at the fairing if they are original ,fork seals are important,rear shock is usually quite soft(that`s why everyone looks for a aftermarket one).and test drive it.Good luck and enjoy the bike if you will buy it

Why on earth wouldnt you want new tyres?

Thats silly!!!!!!1

[theoutsider]

of course you would want new tyres,but if the tyres are used you shouldn`t be put off to buy the bike

[slowsport]

Thank you all for the kind advice, well as of earlier today i got impatient and couldn't wait for the weekend. I checked over everything on the list that was mentioned mainly charging/ electrics and the front end. Everything was in order so went for a test ride and was happy with everything and paid the remainder!

Except for loosing a bit of initial bite from radial brakes and trying to adjust my lazy riding style to keeping the revs above 7k rpms i think i am going to be very happy to this bike!

Thanks again for all the hints.