hi ..

hey guys and girls...

just signed up to the site for advice etc as looking to but an rsv pos 2001 model in the next week or 2.

for when i go out hunting can anyone sugest the bad bits to look out for to show its been abused or got something wrong thats trying to be hidden ??

and about me i curently have gsxr 600 wich i do love as very lively but on those longer rides it is revving so high that my hands and feet tingle and go abit numb lol

dream bike i want a ducati 916 car fog replica if i can ever find one when i get that sort of money....

but for now i have my heart set on a black rsvr preferably the R model in black so i can make it a haga rep...

the bike will be used for fun and an 80 mile round trip commute around 4 times a month and a france trip for a week i got planned for next year...

any info to help me find a nice one would be apreciated..

speak soon an hope to meet up for some ride outs when i buy her :thumbup

Welcome to the forum.

Listen out for metallic graunching sounds when starting, it should start at the push of the button, if it doesn't then it may have not been looked after.

Look at the way the seller starts it, should always be started with no throttle at all. If they use the throttle then they may have caused damage to the sprag clutch assembly.

Look for damage to the wheels, the wheels on the R models are expensive to replace let alone hard to find.

Make sure you can verify the mileage from old MOT's, the clocks on certain models do have a habit of resetting to zero every now and again.

Try and find one where the owner has cared for it, you'll spot it straight away as they'll have **** loads of history for you.

Good luck on your hunt, plenty of good examples around.

Welcome mate - next county to you but work in Hants - where are you? 2001 is a good choice - check normal stuff plus starting is the main thing, as AMB says. If you hear a graunching when you start it then it'll be the sprag on the way out - budget a couple of hundred if you're handy with the spanners but knock them down by more than that as getting it done by a dealer is quite pricey.
Remember to check the oil when it's hot - best if you can whip off the side covers when you go to see it - check the LHS for any oil around the tank and in the belly pan - they are usually pretty oil tight but the tanks can crack (people say).
Check all the electrics work OK and look for dinks on the swing arm and on the frame behind the brake and gear levers.
If you need any more help, give a shout - there's always someone on here who will know:thumbup
PS. You'll find you only get tingly fingers on a Mille if you ride it slow!