Hi all,

I'm not the sort to make a grand entrance but thought I'd politely introduce myself as a new NSR owner/forum member.

I'm on the central coast, NSW and recently picked up an mc21. It's my first NSR, but I've spent a fair amount of seat time on a vj22 in what seems like a previous life. Funny, never thought i'd own another 2t, and just clicking over 34yo I find myself with this, who'd have known?

Joined the forums of course to learn, and meet others with similar interests. I'm not racer, though have dabbled with it in the past (rather unsuccessfully I should humbly add).

The bike itself is not the best example, but probably not the worst either. I was unable to test ride the machine prior to purchase but it seemed in reasonable order. I knew the bike was not an original example as it appears to have an se/sp mc21 motor (kv3L heads and dry clutch, D barrel carbs), remote reservoir oem rear shock, non-adjustable forks, R-model white wheels, and a slight mix of R/SE panels.

Unfortunately I've encountered numerous teething issues and have hardly had any seat time as yet. Not exactly the honeymoon period you hope for when buying second hand stuff, but that's life. At least I enjoy working on bikes at least as much as riding (probably because I manage a better job at the former, on account of being such an average rider).

I bought it with the intention of a slow hobby restoration and to hold onto it as far into the future as I can see...hoping to have it in my sunset years when these great machines are but a distant memory for most. Filled with weekend rides/track days/schools along the way of course. I imagine there are others here with similar sentiments.

Am probably best of leaving a run down of the specific issues I've encountered for a technical thread. But will finish up by saying that I am looking for a full set of engine mount rubbers and torque arm bushes as quickly as possible. Think I can get most of these from japan in 3-4 weeks, but hoping for quicker options if anyone has any advice.

Cheers for reading, if you made it this far.
Scott