Bit dubious about a NC30 I'm going to look at

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

So I've decided to get myself an NC30. A mate of mine used to have one and they have always appealed to me. I was set on getting a TT600 or a speed four, however after giving one a test ride at the weekend they're a tad too fast, far to easy to be doing three figure speeds Laughing

Anyway its a UK bike, 1991 NC30 taxed and tested for £999. Only thing is it only has 10,000 miles on the clock? for a bike that is advertised as very clean and tidy this seems rather cheap?! I don't have that much knowledge on these bikes when it comes to what they are worth but after having a quick look about it makes me a little suspicious.

Bargain or potential lemon?
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

If you find a UK spec NC30 for a grand I'd like to shake you by the hand. I expect at least 16000kms on the clock then. However, it is popular to fit a mechanical KM/MPH converter to{edited for GsxrMick!} Grey Import {edit} Wink

NC30's meaning it could potentially have done 16000 miles or less. Still, that isn't /too/ bad, and I picked up my NC30 for £900. However it is a 1995 with 18000kms showing on the clock. It does have a mechanical speedo converter too though.

My advice would be look and be skeptical. The things I would check are:

That the exhaust isn't holed or blowing anywhere;

That the brake discs aren't warped;

That it starts OK on the button and the battery isn't flat (reg rec faults are common!).

and that the bodywork isn't too tatty. The bodywork can't really be replaced.

for me, £999 for a 1991 bike... /any/ 1991 bike is quite a lot of money. I wouldn't pay that for a 1991 CBR600 for example (particularly not a grey import with dubious mileage and history!). 400's are all overpriced IMO. 600's are much better value.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Edited for you gsxrmick!! Smile

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

id suggest getting the tt600 and either use a throttle stop, or a bit of self control
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aaron0288 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Karma :

nah, stick with getting a nc30, but preferably not the one you're describing. £999 for a uk spec one sounds rediculously cheap and too good to be true. either the bloke selling it doesnt know he could get atleast 2grand for it and its in good condition, or its a complete sh*t heap. go and view it and let us know how you get on.
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Cptn. Awesome · Crazy Courier Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Karma :

Hmmm, I smell something fishy here...mam shut yer legs!!
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

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Kara · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Karma :

I think the point Marjay was making is that no NC30 is WORTH 2 grand. You can certainly get £2k for an NC, but it's probably not worth it.

My very good condition UK NC30 only cost £1400 so to be honest I don't think a grand is bargain, just the right price for a clean NC.
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Kara · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Karma :

Double post
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gavin · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

autotrader differes somewhat from the opinions on here.

theres at least one uk spec bike in that lot, and plenty over 2 grand. theres even some earlier ones over a grand Confused

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mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

I'm going to have a look at it on friday, worth a punt. I'm not 100% convinced that it is a UK bike but I'm not that fussed, if it is a mint import then it'll be reet Very Happy

holyman · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

Get the Speed 4. Much better bike. Newer. More modern. Parts easier to get. Better resale value.

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NSR Mick · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Karma :

I wouldnt pay more tham £800 for an NC30. Whoever thinks a less than showroom condition NC is worth more than a grand needs their head looking at.

Dont get me wrong. The NC30 is a good bike but at the end of the day they are getting on a bit now and a lot are on the verge of being shagged.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Kara · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Karma :

I agree with Marjay 100% and the only reason I had to go for a 400 is how short I am however I am well aware I paid over the odds for what it is.

Being a bit taller, I would have taken my £1500 and spanked it on a gixer hahahaha
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