what should i look for when buying a s/hand nsr 125

2wheeled freeek · Derestricted Danger Joined: 17 Mar 2004 Karma :

hi guys i'm looking to buy a nsr 125 what should i be looking for when viewing to buy also im doing my cbt on a geared bike first time use to riding peds have sen nsr 125 in trade bike shop 1,950 for it in york ! any help would be appriciated .

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monkeyman · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Karma :

Get a HPI check, it’s worth it.

Check your frame and engine serials match those on the HPI.

Is the guy/girl selling it scum.

Check that all the locks are all in good condition. This may indicate that somebody has attempted to steal it.

Check engine to see if it is warm before starting it. This may indicate that the owner has started previously to your arrival maybe because of cold start problems.

Check any service history but many none if it is quite new.

Ask when oil, break pads coolant were last changed may help you nock some off the price.

Ask if its derestricted, a restricted bike will do about 65-75

See if you can have the parts removed from the de restriction because its easier to sell restricted.

See if you can have a test ride or if they will let you drive pillion.

Check there’s tread on the tires.

On the CBT they will have shown some basic tests for the breaks and other things like the chain and suspension.

Check the forks aren’t weeping.

Check all the lights and stuff are working.

Good Luck Mate.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=16507

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moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

which shop is selling this NSR??

Is it Transits by any chance??
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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Make sure the ad doesn't say "New piston and rings"! If it does keep well clear because they've been trying to get every last mile out of it. Same with many fairly recent bikes which say "reconditioned engine". I wouldn't see that as a selling point at all.

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

Ermm, new piston and rings is a good thing? Confused

mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

I wouldn't see it as a good thing unless there was a genuine reason for it.

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

Well 2 strokes need them replacing at regular intervals. So if it's just been done it's one less thing for you to do. Smile

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :