I have a 89/90 Strada that has the Marchiozzi forks and rear shock.
Things to look for are as follows
Grating sprag clutch on start up , or no record of rregular every 4000m oil changes cost £200 about to fix
If it has been left standing rust in the petrol tank if not an ali one like mine
Fuel lines braek up to if it is un used
Belts old one every 4000m new kevlar ones every 12000 cost about £200
Shims every 4000 check and replace if worn. Cost 200 - 500 dependant on engine out or not.
On the bike look for the following.
Chassis and engine numbers match V5
chain and sprokets wear,
Old alarms are a nightmare
You want lots of history orginal reciepts for the sale brochures, servicing and repair reciepts. They should be ideally from dealers or specialists.
There was a 851 strada like mine on ebay last earlier this year and it didnt make its £1500 reserve so bargins to be had . Beware as an only bike they cost alot to run.
CN
10-Aug-2004, 15:50 
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