How bad is this?
I hoping some 450RL owners can chime in and say if I should just avoid this bike. These bikes are rare where I live so there aren't many. I went to see this one and the condition was bad but I'm wondering if it's saveable and worth considering if I get a good price?
Main concerns
- Scratching to the engine case around the sprocket, I don't know if it's still an active issue. The chain is a DID 520 V0.
- Possible leak around the sprocket, the owner said it's just lube and dirt but I'm concerned it's leaking oil around the front sprocket
- The owner (2nd) did no maintenance and you can see the mass of oil in the crankcase breather which I find concerning. The odo is 8000km and he said he owned it for 3 months and put on 2000km.
- I'm curious what causes these slices on the edge of the rear tire?
- When test riding I one time it flamed out with a rather large bang, is this normal?
- The neutral light was showing in 1st and second gear sometimes and it wouldn't go into neutral when stationary.
The original wheel-set and parts are included but I feel like I already know the answer to my question after writing this out. I'm just wondering if it's still saveable and worth a shot if I can get a good deal. It's just sad to see such a bike neglected and rotted.
u/TurnixTreron — 1 day ago