Slightly bent frame?

[ThunderGuts]

A C90 I’m interested in buying has a slightly bent frame (or possibly forks) as the mudguard rubs the air box slightly. Apparently in the 29 years or so of ownership it’s never been crashed. What do we think? Avoid? Or tolerate / repair on the basis it can’t be too much of an issue if it’s been like this for decades.

Cheers
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[Zen Dog]

I think "apparently" may be the operative word here.

Unless you know for sure what is bent/knackered it's just a potential money pit, with you changing stuff, getting the frame straightened (if it can be). C90s come up pretty regularly (though for classic prices now). I'd just look for a different one myself.
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[stinkwheel]

I'd wonder if the engine mounts are everything they should be. If it's rubbing the mudguard on the airbox, they could be rotting out leaving the engine canted forwards.
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[WD Forte]

I'd treat it with suspicion too
and assume it's like this until proved otherwise


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[ThunderGuts]

Seems to be rust free everywhere I can get to which is making me lean towards it. Plastics look like they’ve been off for a respray so possible the mudguard didn’t go back on properly. But the more I hear myself talking, the more I’m rethinking
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[P.]

[chickenstrip]

[Easy-X]

1. Buy brand new C125
2. Save money and hassle
3. Ride off into the sunset
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[Easy-X]

60hrs? Where are you going to find the time to work on it, may I ask?
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