Hello! (..and help me find a NSR!)

Lee · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi all,
i've just registered on the board, which i found through nsr125.com. I'm just about to buy my first bike, which is going to be a NSR125 (funnily enough!) but i'm having big problems finding one which has actually been looked after fairly well. I went to look at one today, X reg 5000 miles, £2199. Looked nice from a distance, but close up you could tell it had been left out in the rain (rust on handlebars and frame), and it looked as if the owner had literally bought it, rode it untill it needed lots of work doing, then sold it on. needed a new chain and sprocket (never been oiled), new rear tyre and soon a front, front braked ceased and possibly leaking (brake lever touched the throttle Shocked

), steering felt notchy....oh and no service history at all. Smoked like hell when we started it up, so probably knackered piston rings or something. Then to top it all off the dealer told us it was reposessed!!

Thats the 3rd NSR i've been to look at, and all 3 are in a similar sorry state. Looks like they've been owned by 17 year olds who have never even shown the chain a bit of oil Rolling Eyes

So if anybody knows of a dealer with a decent NSR in the south east please let me know!

I would look at an RS125 or a cagiva mito, but they seem to be like rocking horse droppings around here Cool

Lee

Danny_H · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Karma :

Lee,

In my opinion, you made the right choice looking for an NSR. If you are looking around the 3 year old mark, try not to go below 3000 miles, with FSH. You should be OK if you get a good one. You will pay a premium for a good example though. If you go chap - expect a shit heap.

Mine smokes when I start it up.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Here you go: https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=16730

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Hello welcome to the forum Smile

There are quite a few good examples of NSR's for sale in the south so might be able to get one of them Smile

Lee · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Karma :

Thanks for the replies Very Happy

Literally just as i finished typing that message i looked on the web and have just spotted a NSR125 in black/silver '52 reg with *252* miles for £2,592 Shocked

at a dealer about 20 miles from where i live. Think i may have to take a drive up there before work tomorrow and have a look! Seems awfully cheap for that age/mileage? Hope its not a crash repair or something Question

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Ello Lee, welcome aboard the good ship BCF. Along our route we will be stopping off at the RnB and BdB festivals and consuming as much alcohol as possible(except Robby).

If at any time you feel the need to vomit please ask for Zimma who will be only too glad to lend you his arm.

So take a seat, a drink and some nuts and enjoy the ride!
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bikerchic17 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

welcome1!!!!
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one1895 · Posted: 00:25 - 03 Jul 2003 Post subject:

Mine always smokes when I start it up.. especially on choke, pretty usual I think?

Good luck,
Cam.
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Lee · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Karma :

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Black smoke is definately not right!

It should be blue/grey colour and may be quite thick when first started, especially if its on choke. It should soon die down tho.
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Danny_H · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Karma :

I see what you mean - mine is just a light bluey/grey smoke for a couple of minutes, and then only when you rev the bollocks off it!!!!

one1895 · Posted: 00:33 - 03 Jul 2003 Post subject:

Ah, yeah... I didn't know it was black smoke. Shocked

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

Hello and welcome

If you look to your left you will clearly see the left hand side of your monitor and if you look to your right you will no doubt see the right hand side of your monitor.

thank you I hope you enjoyed the grand tour of your monitor £35 please!

Shaun

Danny_H · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Karma :

How do you mean 'warm it up properly'.

I usually leave it ticking over outside as I put my gear on (5 mins) and then go and give it some.

Do you reckon that aint long enough?

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

There's a temperature gauge for a reason....
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Lee · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Karma :

one1895 · Posted: 00:40 - 03 Jul 2003 Post subject:

Erm... by that I mean if you give it some and it's spluttering and coughing at high revs then it can't be warmed up properly.

I usually leave it on choke for 5mins, take it off choke, set off, go through all the gears, and say after five mins of riding then I can give it some. Mr. Green

Yeah, temperature gauge.. make sure that's like.. a few milimetres outta the blue zone.

Cam.
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retrofly · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

hi
by chance im selling one, 2000 modle r/w/b £1700

for piccies go to www.geocities.com/retrofly/nsrpics

bendy where u get yours from?

Luke
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Danny_H · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Karma :

I know there is a temperature guage, but mine seems to run up to nearly half temp very quickly (ie. in the time it takes me to put my helmet on and lock the door).

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

Lee · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Karma :

Retrofly/Luke, unfortunatley i'm looking to buy from a dealer as i need to buy the bike on finance Sad

Unless i can get a personal loan from the bank....will have to ask about that actually Smile

Nice pics on your site, especially getting your knee down on that corner Cool

Lee · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Karma :

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

yes I am now receiving an income of 1p per year which is untaxed! please nobody tell the tax office do not take this penny away from me if you do then how else will I get my CBR600RR? now all I need is about 10000000 new users and I can get a new one every year and insure it too all untaxed! Very Happy

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

If at all possible go with a bank loan (not saying it just 'cos I'm trying to sell an NSR Smile

) Not only will you get much better interest but your bike won't be listed on the HPI register etc.

Personally I'd just spend about £1000 on an older model and if you decide you do want to stick with a 125 then maybe look at a newer one.

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

I agree with G on that one I took out a bank loan to get my RS 125 can't remember the rates but repayments and interest were a lot better suited for me!