I'm new to the forums and quite new to nsr250's as well.
I just picked up an 89' NSR250 MC18 here in Melbourne that was a neglected 80% Completed project bike (The owner had purchased a new cbr600rr and had no time for it anymore) The Engine was rebuilt 1500kms ago, and in good condition, it has done 25,000kms. No electrics were connected as the bikes battery wasn't working (no use for 5 months), but I was assured that it was in excellent working order before it was neglected. The bike is straight and hasn't been dropped to the point of any major damage, the previous owner had dropped it but there was only some slight scratching on the left hand exhust can. The fairings on the other hand, had been resprayed in a charcol grey as he couldn't stand the red white and green original paint scheme
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It has what seemed to be fairly new rear tyre (gp70) but the front will need to be changed for roadworthy. The guy was straight up and very honest with me, he said ihe was quoted $700-$1000 to get it roadworthy (front tyre, possible front discs, small things), Other than this I picked the bike up for $1600 (he paid $3000 for it 9 months earlier but had quite a large loan bill for his new bike and needed to get rid of it quickly) I plan to get the engine checked over professionally, and either get some new fairings (I know they are quite rare) as there was a crack under/behind the seat and he has tried a homejob repair that has come up abit messy (spray can). so possibly get them repaired or give it a go myself as I do want to have a go at it. But for the mean time I am taking it up back up to my folks place in the country(As I don't have a garage down here in Melbourne), and starting major work on it after christmas.
I will try to get some photos up soon so you guys can tell me what I have gotten myself into!
Sam
