How old??

andymarks · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Karma :

A bike would you buy? I have seen a 1990 gs500e for around £800. It has a very low milage but all the MOT certs to back it up. My only question is is a bike of this age going to be trouble due to things wearing out and will it be hard to get parts for?

The other thing is will i be able to get a restrictor kit fitted on such an old bike?
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Jamie S · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Karma :

thats not old for A bike. and if it has little miles then it should not need new parts Thumbs Up

if it does most bikes you can get parts for,

even my 1956 ariel !

it is 51 years old so a bike thats 1990 i think its safe to say you will be able to get parts for
hope this helps

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

I bought my 1991 GPZ500S for £400 last September, even though it only had about 2 months tax and MOT left on it (hence the price).
Having said that, the only work I did before the MOT was an oil & filter change, the she flew thru the MOT Wink

I guess I've probably been extremely lucky, but as long as it's been properly maintained, I see no problem with having an older bike. Thumbs Up

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thefallenange... · Crazy Courier Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Karma :

I've got a 92 KR1s. Fairing is pretty Knackered but she runs like clockwork. Plugs need changing though.
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