Going to look at an ER-5, anything to watch out for?

[Beez]

As title. Anything that tends to go regularly in these bikes that I should be aware of?

Also any idea what the hell this filler cap is all about?

https://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=2099038992
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[Imonster]

Nothing really to look out for, they're basically indestructible. I sold one on with 70k miles, and one with 60k miles so unless anything's obviously out of the ordinary I shouldn't be too concerned.

That filler's of an old model one, but works the same as standard one's.
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[Pol Anorl]

Make sure it has wheels! thats a must with every motorcycle if it dosen't have wheels then walk away!
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[Beez]

[goto10]

Take a voltmeter and check the voltage at 5k RPM. If it's 15+ volts then a new reg/rec is needed so ask for £80~£100 off the price.
(They tend to eat regulators)
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[goto10]

[Piercee100]

Whats wrong with the filler cap? Missing carbon fibre, wi-fi access and a fuel guage app? Mines the same as well as nearly every other motorcycle since the 70's.
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[Asimo]

I'd be more inclined to believe its a (very) late registered A4 model seeing as the tank, seat and possibly the side plastics are different between the A and C models.

[Dan_Davies]

[janner_10]

It's been out in the rain - some spaz on here will say walkaway because of that alone
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[hornetmike]

I thinks that the wrong tank
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[goto10]

[goto10]

[RhynoCZ]

Check for leaks and sound of the engine...
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[Beez]

[Beez]

[angryjonny]

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Mine is a 98 model with fag tin filler cap and fuel gauge, for what it's worth.

Check the usual things, also try and bag a test ride on it and check the rear brake. If it's pulsing there's a fair chance the drum has ovalled from brake shoes being worn down. Check the "usable range" gadget on the brake drum, too. It's not happened to mine, but I've known of it happening to quite a few people who have owned them.

Cheers,
Steve.

[Asimo]

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[kawakid]

Apart from the rectifier which has been mentioned.

My rear wheel had drum brakes and this went oval.

This meant I had to buy a new rear wheel.
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[Asimo]

[Beez]

From a dealership so that might explain the price difference.

[kawakid]

Goodstuff.

Enjoy your ER, I had one for 3 years and I absolutely loved it.

I did about 20K on it and to this day I still regret selling it.

Everything is just soo cheap for it and and the mpg was the best I have ever had. I would regularly get over 70mpg.

Mine was also restricted for the first 2 years and it really took the restriction well. In fact it was a perfect bike.
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