I hope I am wrong but this may be a long build thread, partly as the bike isn’t at my house and the wife hates the idea of it so I can only work on it as and when possible. I have only started it because the nc30 was the bike I originally wanted as my first bike but I ended up getting an nc23 as I couldnt find an nc30 in my original ‘just passed’ price bracket. I have to admit though, I really like the triarm so this 30 has a hard act to follow.
Already sourced the following parts from forum members, thanks guys–
Paddock stand – I can get cracking now…….!
Full set of type 3 panels and tank, - slightly damaged lowers but very useable – on the look out for some undamaged type 3 lowers – so if you know of any – pls bear me in mind.
(used) Pair of Geoffs ali rads
New clear screen (not oem)
Scorpion end can and cut rear exhaust
So far done-
Clipon, left hand switchgear, clutch lever, mirror stay bracket, clocks, left hand rearset, all been sourced and the majority now replaced.
So at the moment even though I bought the bike for decent money this bike owes me a lot more than I originally intended to spend. I didn’t want to be out of pocket on the bike but I am already getting carried away! I doubt I will get my money back once its done, rebuilt and decent NC30’s don’t seem to make the money people hope they will – but the money aspect ( although an issue for me as I haven’t got loads of money sloshing round), isn’t really the point of taking on a 21 year old bike is it!
My ‘plan’ is to get the bike running and in a decent state, get it mot’d and see how it goes. If I like it then I will get it back home and may attempt a proper strip down and rebuild next year. For now I want it working and looking like a classic NC30 again. No doubt I will need help along the way – that’s the fun of it though isn’t it?!
Oh and no - i didnt remove the fairing with the cold chisel and lump hammer!
