hi im viewing a vfr nc30 next what shouid i look out for, its an import 1990 cheers

Stick some pics up and a price, but essentially I would be looking for original plastics, original paint scheme.

Check exhaust system for rust where it connects to the front headers.
Check when it was last serviced, including valve clearances.


I quite like the clocks, forks, frame (all the visual things) in perfect condition
Then the usual tyres chain sprockets etc

I could write a list as long as your arm but it's a balance with what your willing to pay!

Kris

Just make sure it rides good, that is all that's important-
No warped brake discs, good power ALL THROUGH the rev range (sometimes they can hide real dodgy spots up top), meaty clutch, suspension with smooth stroke and acceptable damping, not 10 year old tyres, firm and preferably braided brake lines, cleaned and treated fuel tank insides etc, no sticking brake pistons, accelerate hard and make sure it finds gears without issue. Don't be put off by high mileage, it means nothing in comparison to the general tune and state of the bike. High mileage and running well will also mean it will be past all of it's teething troubles, had it's bad bits replaced and most likely be a sorted bike that is now going to go on strong for a long time.

Fairings, pretty mirrors, fresh paint and general aesthetics don't mean jack shit. With these bikes you'd be much better off buying a rough as, well sorted and maintained track bike running well... rather than a pretty load of loose nuts and bolts that is rusted and sticking in all the places you can't see, that practically hasn't moved since rolling out Hamamatsu factory in 1990, bought from a n00b who doesn't know where the dipstick is and has never glanced at the temperature gauge.

These bike are meant for riding hard and they are 20 years old. Quite frankly it's ridiculous to expect them to be looking nice and scrape/scratch and crack free. No offence intended ibby but the guy needs to make the right choice if it is his first NC30. These are hard bikes to work on.

I don't really agree with some of the things you are saying as you contradict yourself quite a lot. But each to there own.

Graham good luck with the buy

Kris