I'm sure this has been done before, but this is a little different.
Im going to see a 1999 RSV this wknd with a view to purchase, always loved um and my old 600 is just not enough now. However the bike has been stood for 5 years, the guy is 55 with back and neck injuries and the riding position was hurting, he said he just couldn't face selling it and wanted to keep it, but now he knows he won't ride it. he reckons he lost the service history during a couple of house moves too.
So my questions to you guys are, what do I need to look out for?
Tyres will prob be shot unless hes had it on paddock stands out of the sun. I know it will need oil (Fork too), filters, fluids all flushed and changed. Battery will be **** too I expect. But is there anything else I need to check?
Thanks guys.
Great forum btw.
Im going to see a 1999 RSV this wknd with a view to purchase, always loved um and my old 600 is just not enough now. However the bike has been stood for 5 years, the guy is 55 with back and neck injuries and the riding position was hurting, he said he just couldn't face selling it and wanted to keep it, but now he knows he won't ride it. he reckons he lost the service history during a couple of house moves too.
So my questions to you guys are, what do I need to look out for?
Tyres will prob be shot unless hes had it on paddock stands out of the sun. I know it will need oil (Fork too), filters, fluids all flushed and changed. Battery will be **** too I expect. But is there anything else I need to check?
Thanks guys.
Great forum btw.
