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Originally posted by hawk
what do i look out for on this model ? |
Not a lot really, they're pretty robust:
Are the wheels true (front can deform on pot-holes)?
Does it have twin discs? (I only use one, but some like two)
Are the forks still stock (we're not allowed nice adjustable Showas!)
Engine-wise they sound awful as the pistons have short skirts (
) so there's a lot of slapping (
), but it's not something to worry about. If you want to do the 'bigger' class next year (tbc) then you'll probably want the 674 big bore kit. There will probably be a couple going cheap off this years' bikes.
I still reckon they're the best frame to race if you don't want to change the whole bike setup, but the old ones are let down by the forks. Mine's a 95, and as ropey as a bag of rope strung up in the corner of a rope factory, but she goes ok when you show no mercy....
Cheers,
Ali