Hi and welcome.
The EXUP valve needs regular servicing to ensure it doesn't stick. When you turn on the ignition, you should hear a whirring noise as it cycles if all is ok. The 7k rpm indication is the EXUP fault code that the rev counter will display if all is not well. It will flick to 7k, then read normal revs, and repeat.
What mileage has the bike done? 25k is the big service mileage - it should have valve clearances checked on this service, but they will usually go happily beyond this without requiring adjustment.
Rear shock is a weak point. They're not brilliant in the first place - 15k miles will usually be enough to see it well and truly shot. Loads of guys on here go for an R6 item to replace it (devilsyam on here is your man - it must be the right one), but Nitron are also quite popular replacements. Even a new Hagon will be much better than a high mileage standard shock if you're budget conscious.
Bear in mind that even the latest of these bikes are over 10 years old now, so you should look to replacing brake lines if not already done.
Other than that, they are excellent machines that will do pretty much everything well - I don't recommend off-roading though
I'm only answering this really because no one else did, which surprised me - I'm not the most technically qualified person on this site, but if you buy one, plenty of folks here are both knowledgeable and helpful.
Topic: Hi All, New member looking to get a Gen 1 Thou (Read 1968 times)
