thx richg, andy and nxrsr!

as far as nsr vs rgv i do love the nsr a lot more... but the parts
issue is the most concerning because in korea we do have people
rebuild, but none who manufacture or supply parts for these bikes...
all of them find their parts in their own way so its not an easier tackle
than if i was to be in england or in australia where there are companies
that supplies the parts.

as far as the engine goes for the nsr i looked at, i got a ride in the back. it seemed to have a lot of power from what i could tell, but i haven't been
on other ones so I wouldn't know if it is in good condition or not...
but i didnt see much smoke from the exhaust.


so do gaskets from newer nsrs fit on a mc18?? or just the piston and the
sleeve? if they don't, i would be able to use newer pistons but i'd be in
trouble for the gaskets right? but then again you guys said japanese
auction has a lot of parts.

I too believe these 250 2stroke bikes are going to be great bikes to learn on.. if i get the nsr, i probably will keep it for long time as I would like to preserve it in classic styling..

all in all, you guys are being of great help so far, thanks a lot again!