CBR400RR-inspection tips

[Ssnead]

Have a lead on what appears to be a 1987 (1988?) CBR400 RR TriARM w gear drive - 18000 miles. - it's not cheap.

A few questions from those in the know, before I travel to take a look.

18k - Are these engines bullet proof as similar honda 4 engines of the period?

Photos look decent, with typical scratches on fairings etc.

Probably needs all the same period rubber and wear bits replaced. Claims it's got a rust free tank.

Any tips are appreciated. Thanks.

[squirrelman]

would be good to do a compression test or at least inspect the sparkplugs. probably won't happen but at least check that it clicks into each gear.

[wildwhl]

If you have pics or more details of the bike, post them up. Several of us have owned NC23/NC29 before, and may have by chance owned the particular specimen you are looking at

WW/R

[jspeed53]

I second Mr. Wildwhl’s call for pics!

[Ssnead]

It's gone, he who hesitates...

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It's gone, he who hesitates...

I'm usually pretty happy when somthing I'm hesitant about buying sells. Makes the decision for me.