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That helps a ton. Thank you. Would you suggest swapping out the downpipes pretty soon or just wait for them to wear out? Also I'm about 100 kilos would I want to look into future suspension mods or will it handle fine. Looking to commute and ride around but would also like to hit some twisty stuff.

Does the chain look rusty? Although the seller says its a golden chain upgrade maybe that's just what it looks like.

I read a lot of conflicting things about the front sprocket nut. Some say it might wreck your engine others don't mention it at all. What do you make of it? Any other areas I might look out for?
Again thanks a lot.

No problem, welcome to the fold


Dont worry about the downpipes....keep an eye on them & prepare for them to rust through but until then just enjoy the bike because the standard steel pipes are better for the bike.....when the time comes then just replace with stainless.


Take a look at where the pipes join the engine...this is the problem area when replacing because the studs are very rusty & are well known to snap when n attempt is made to unfastem them....spray them regularly with a purpose made penetrating fluid so that when the time comes they are more likely to unscrew instead of snapping.




Dont worry about the rear shock...ok...yes it will be well passed its best...they were always a cheap shock.....but for a first bike you will not notice too much....as you become a better biker then you will want to upgrade.....i was 110kg on a standard shock & going quick on bad roads & i did not know any different to realise that the shock was good or bad.




Yes....i thought that the chain & rear sprocket looked suspicious...but from photos and viewing on an ipad isnt the best way to see...not good definition to see....but beware....sorocket teeth should be sharp like a triangle point, not smoothed and worn like a whale fin.....chain should be wet, quiet & obviously not rusty......not too tight either.....too tight is worse than too loose or slack.....too slack is ok....you can always go tighter.


Sprocket nut.....buy the upgraded one from the uk...ebay perhaps.....not expensive so worthwhile doing....just to be safe.