Alzazorq wrote:If your bike starts 1st or second kick then I wouldn't worry too much....

This is probably the best real indication. Experience has shown that if the NSR is really hard to start (assuing jetting etc is all good) then the crank seals have probably hardened or failed. If it starts first couple of kicks, then the seals are good.
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