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Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:49 pm
by lillywhite23
LOL why do you say that "come back from there" okay got pics off eBay so let me know what you thinks dude.
Okay I don't know how to up images on this site lol sorry that's so noob. I'll just put the url up and all the info and pictures are there so please tell me what you think and I'm probably going to offer him less the £1000 12mommh m.o.t 6nonth tax iv ask for the mileage so hope to hear back soon, Paul (crm) feel free to help me with this maybe ask the seller a few question for me or sumthing I would be so grateful. ;) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-VFR-400 ... 4843843fb5
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Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:03 pm
by CRM
i have been working there all weekend thats what i mean.
keep saving mate, buying the cheapest NC30 around often leads only to either being put off bikes for life or it costing twice as much as a decent one would have cost if you had waited and bought a nice one to start with.
no idea on mileage, ignore it anyway as its unlikely to be genuine, aftermarket paint but it does look to have original panels which is a good thing.
if it has new tyres, chain and sprockets and pads and the motors and gearbox is ok - you got a reasonable NC30 but it will never be a cracker unless you spend big.
not saying this to piss on your chips, but a cheap example if often not the wisest buy.

Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:12 pm
by Drunkn Munky
Agree with the above, its a dealer bike to start with so you know they only paid around £600 for it. £1500 will get you a nice NC30 that wont empty your bank account getting it road worthy but there getting few and far between these days.

Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:26 pm
by porndoguk
it appears to have new brake discs on the front,

after years of ebay and bandwidth, its about time they allowed you to list pics of higher resolution,
so you could look better at the pic of the bike etc

if its original honda bodywork i think its not to bad for a grand ive seen far worse but as i say thats SEEN and not heard, this could be a total dog underneath, ask when it was last serviced what oil was used, when the plugs were changed etc, ask the question are the plugs expensive to buy if they say not really then they are lying etc. as the plugs for the NC30 tend to be about £7 each where as standard plugs are about £3 each

mileage should never be a concern with NC30s as there pretty tough engines, listen for any rattling noises, and check the charging system as thats the main issues these bikes carry.

Rick

PS Welcome to the site

Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:46 pm
by lillywhite23
Okay thank you for your time and advice thanks a lot! my local garage just text me and a lady owner has left her nc30 there for six months she has gone abroad and wants to sell the mechanic says it in fine condition iv seen it, I don't thinkis got standard bodywork as its a very dark purple its defo an import because of the Speedo, but I trust this guy alot ill try and get some picture this week omg this is going to be sweet.

Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:15 pm
by Evilchicken0
lillywhite23 wrote:Okay thank you for your time and advice thanks a lot! my local garage just text me and a lady owner has left her nc30 there for six months she has gone abroad and wants to sell the mechanic says it in fine condition iv seen it, I don't thinkis got standard bodywork as its a very dark purple its defo an import because of the Speedo, but I trust this guy alot ill try and get some picture this week omg this is going to be sweet.
That sounds a lot better than the one on e-bay. I'm in central London, who's your local mechanic ?

Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:21 pm
by lillywhite23
LOL its really small and down a back street in hackney some Brazilian guy very cheap they don't charge trade prices so its great. Where in west r u

Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:07 pm
by Evilchicken0
So a Hackney back passage with a Brazilian ....

I'm in Euston and work near London Bridge

Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:54 pm
by lillywhite23
LOL yeah its not doggy like that :P have you got an nc30?

Re: buying a nc30 advice

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:49 pm
by Evilchicken0
lillywhite23 wrote:LOL yeah its not doggy like that :P have you got an nc30?
You really are a nooob huh.
No, I don't have one of those