Doesn't look as bad as I was expecting! hot starting can always be a problem on any single, it maybe a lot better for checking the tappets, my best guess is that the gap has closed up a little. Could do with a real good clean, and once over (ie change fork seals) you can bet your arse the bottom suspension bush needs doing too (around £30). poss new C+S and tyres on top. What I do when buying is work out the max I would pay for the bike then add up all the other bits and bobs I would want to get it in a rideable state then have a quick 'sanity check' on the new budget ie what could you get for the same combined price...
Just talking to my newphew while you were replying.
Our second look brought us to the same conclusion about condition.
Not bothered about the seals (just had that done on the Yam)
It seems as though it's a cold start problem as it wont electric start until warm - that presumes from my limited knowledge that it's charging but not holding it.
Simon's calling his AA man mate later to ask.
We also went through the same costing process and have come up with a max figure as he needs to buy new helmet and boots etc as all his stuff is knackered now.
the only other one he's seen that he likes is ner enough £2400 but it looks excellent but that's a hell of a gap when he doesn't really wnat to spend that much.
But you do need to avoid the trap of dripfeeding a bike until it cost as much as the one that seemed out of budget.
Thanks for your reply, it's comforting to know were on pretty much the same wavelength.
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