
Originally Posted by
C_A
from other post....
anyhting concerning or is it just cosmetic surface rust??
may be keen
engine good? burn oil etc?
Hi C_A,
Re: rust. I don't think it's about to fall apart or anything, but it does seem quite rusty. When the fork seals were done, the bolts holding the front guard on had to be cold chisled off (so brand new bolts there).
I'm half tempted to keep it and do it up, as a way to learn more mechanicalness. One thing I'd do, then, would be to strip it, sand blast it, and re-paint the frame.
Having said that, I think it'll go for a good few years more as is. Mostly surface rust.
Re oil. I put new oil and a filter in it about 5 months ago. The oil went dark quick (dunno how old the previous oil was...), but it has all stayed in there since (no need to top up).
When I bought it, it did leak some oil from one of the radiator conectors; but I replaced the copper washers at the same time I did the oil change - and no problems since.
Thanks.
200Busa and Urban Myth; thanks also for your notes. What's it cost to put a bike over the ferry? I'd almost consider personally delivering to Nelson...
Cheers,
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