mooky
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hmmmnz
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 Posted: 09:56 - 27 Oct 2006  Post subject: |
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yep +1 for what spanner monkey said, with all the bikes with frame numbers being removed these days make sure you check that.
an xr should be sweet as depending what model, they are next to bullet proof as the have been detuned so much. wicked bikes  had a few over the years
lets hope its a good one.
good luck  
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killa
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Posted: 10:15 - 27 Oct 2006  Post subject: |
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| mooky wrote: | Things I plan checking:
Engine - fire it up and listen for any odd rattling.
Oil dipstick - check level - give an indication of how well its maintained.
Tyres (tread depth should be ok given they are not road tyres)
Headlight & rear light & indicators
Cracks on frame or pegs.
look for anything bent
Chain/sprocket condition
Condition of front and rear suspension (other than it being too soft - anything in particular to look out for?) |
Add these to your list then….
Lights, do they all work?
Brake pads
Brake discs, check for warping, bikes like this take a lot of shit.
Head bearings, you need the front wheel off the ground, turn full lock, should be smooth no clunking. (result of wheelies)
Also put on front brake and rock it back and forth, see if it knocks.
Wheel bearings
Wheel alignment
When checking the chain and sprocket, check the bolts and adjusters, you don’t want to find out some amateur has threaded things beyond repair for a change. Heli coiling and replacing can be expensive in labour charges.
Check wheel rims for chips and scoring, as it is an off roader it might have had a lot of tyre changes.
Ask for the seat to be removed and have a look in there, see if the battery is ok and not rotten.
If it’s been used off road a lot you need to have a ride of it, I’ve been on a lot of off roaders and the gear box has been abused and oil changes not regular. While riding make sure all the levers feel fine, get the feel of the gear changer and brake pedal, these get damaged after some abuse and can be a pain to replace.
Oh and one last thing, don’t nonce around on the thing, rag the thing through the gears, quick changes, slow changes, stop, find neutral and off again. Once you’ve rang the neck of the bike, get off it and have a look around all the seals, crank case, the lot…..your looking for oil.
That’s all I can think of.
Good luck 
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doggone
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| Posted: 10:55 - 27 Oct 2006 Post subject: |
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Electrics are common problem areas and can be tricky and expensive to cure.
Does everything work properly?
Have the bike running on tickover with the headlight on.
Gently blip the throttle while holding something in the beam - does the light get brighter with more revs?
If not suspect charging problems covered up by boosting on a charger  |
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