Hi Guys,
I live in Japan and came across an NSR SE 96 model that has NEVER been kicked over and still has plastic on the seat and reads 0000 on the meter.
I can buy it for 18k. Not cheap, but I love NSRs and had one 20 years ago in Japan when I was 18 and 19 (actually had a normal one and an SP).
Anyhow, I just bought a 96 SE which "supposedly" did only 1700km. So, I got it from another place in Japan over the net and the dude said
it was in top condition etc etc and I asked if it ever had an accident to which he said "no". I get it here and I am no mechanic, but decided to get new tyres at a Honda shop who I am friends with the owner for around 20 years. They look it over and find that it must have been in a big ass accident. The owner of the Honda Shop called the shop where I bought the bike and said that he has to take it back. Long story short, all is good and I am getting a 100% refund.
Which brings me to my question to only people who are mechanically literate. I have found a brand new 96 SE NSR that has never been turned over. Still got the plastic on the seat. My bro said to be careful cause it could be full of rust. Is this true? I was told it might need an "overhaul"... is this a big job, expensive??
I know I have to get new tyres... but this part of the engine possibly been fooked is naturally of a concern. What should I ask for and what should I look out for? should I buy it on condition that there is no rust in the engine?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
Simon