Might Have Another 2-Stroke Soon
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Might Have Another 2-Stroke Soon
I don't know what the hell I'm doing still up at 0245AM. At least I don't have to go into work early today!
I may have just bought an NS400R. I only offered $150 less than his asking price, so I could most likely get it. I've always been intrigued by this 3 cylinder engine, so maybe is was meant to be.
It's hacked up - not much NS400R left to it, but it has some prety nice mods. I'd probably just hack it up, anyway.
I should know more soon.
I may have just bought an NS400R. I only offered $150 less than his asking price, so I could most likely get it. I've always been intrigued by this 3 cylinder engine, so maybe is was meant to be.
It's hacked up - not much NS400R left to it, but it has some prety nice mods. I'd probably just hack it up, anyway.
I should know more soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGa-vQ8HrHc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H94SkUpZ7c
Still thinking about it. Not many OEM or aftermarket parts available.
Believe me, this feels like a big gamble. I've been going back and forth a lot on whether to proceed.nokturnal wrote:keep in mind engine components (pistons etc) are virtually unavailable for them.
I'm not going to be happy if I don't buy it, and I'm not going to be happy if I do buy it. I see too many negatives on both sides of the issue.
The reason I decided to make another offer is because I was in the garage staring at the full-bodied OEM '87 RD350LC (which I love), and thought - if it's this or the NS400R...I'd rather have the NS400R.
Not a lot of logical thinking on my part.
I did ask RGVSteve if he could add a single-sided swingarm.
Thanks, T.Rex!T.RexRacing wrote:Don't feel bad I'd have bought it too.You may wanna check this
out.
I noticed that there is someone from Germany parting out an NS400R right now on Ebay. Probably the same guy.
The second the bike arrives at my house, I'm going to see if any parts are for sale that I might need.
still plenty of parts on yahoo for the ns400 , even engines
for tuning ......uk !
http://www.terryshepherdtuning.com/
good luck
for tuning ......uk !
http://www.terryshepherdtuning.com/
good luck
- Desert Panther
- Posts: 169
- Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:47 pm
- Location: Tucson, Arizona or Pompano Beach, FL
Status?Smoker wrote:The bike is paid for, is supposed to ship out Saturday and may arrive on Monday.
1985 R/W/B RZ 350 ported motor, Toomey pipes & Y boot, 28mm TM Mikuni flatslides, Duncan Racing manifold & boost bottle, TDR reeds, Tokico 6 piston front brake calipers, Fox Twin-Clicker shock, Avon tires
1984 Y/B RZ350 DG pipes, Dyna Ignition, clip-ons
1984 Y/B RZ350 DG pipes, Dyna Ignition, clip-ons
- Desert Panther
- Posts: 169
- Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:47 pm
- Location: Tucson, Arizona or Pompano Beach, FL
Oh man, you're keeping me in suspense! I am happy for you that you scored that bike, I've always liked the NS400R and kicked myself for not buying the only one i ever saw for sale in person. It sold for like 1600 bucks and needed a lot of bodywork as I remember. This was back in 1999.Smoker wrote:Arrived yesterday.Desert Panther wrote:Status?
Give me a little time to figure out how bad it really is.
What company did the shipping on it? expensive? How'd they deliver it? We're you happy with their service or did they bang it up? Sorry if i'm asking too many questions, but I often surf the web late at night and dream of buying some more two stroke exotica!
1985 R/W/B RZ 350 ported motor, Toomey pipes & Y boot, 28mm TM Mikuni flatslides, Duncan Racing manifold & boost bottle, TDR reeds, Tokico 6 piston front brake calipers, Fox Twin-Clicker shock, Avon tires
1984 Y/B RZ350 DG pipes, Dyna Ignition, clip-ons
1984 Y/B RZ350 DG pipes, Dyna Ignition, clip-ons
I'm happy to answer any questions you have. I wish people posted more in general on this website, just so I can read more about what's happening in the 2-stroke world.Desert Panther wrote:[Oh man, you're keeping me in suspense! I am happy for you that you scored that bike, I've always liked the NS400R and kicked myself for not buying the only one i ever saw for sale in person. It sold for like 1600 bucks and needed a lot of bodywork as I remember. This was back in 1999.
What company did the shipping on it? expensive? How'd they deliver it? We're you happy with their service or did they bang it up? Sorry if i'm asking too many questions, but I often surf the web late at night and dream of buying some more two stroke exotica!
Not trying to be suspenseful, I'm just trying to see what's up with the bike before I post. Let me start by saying that I bought the bike "as-is" and I have no problem with the seller. I didn't ask many details about the bike, and I considered this purchase a "gamble". I was prepared for worse, but was hoping for much, much better.
I haven't spent much time with the bike yet, but my initial impression is it's a total piece of crap, and my money was wasted. I should have bought one that was stock, not modified.
It looks like every modification was done very poorly. The tailpiece was cut so that it rubs on the carbon fiber silencer, ruining the finish on that muffler (plus at least 10 other problems with the tailpiece). The front end conversion was done without modifying the steering stops so that the upper clamp hits and has dented the tank on both sides (plus at least 10 other problems with the front end conversion). These are just two examples, but it looks like almost every part on the bike is bad.
I'll post lots of pics to show you guys that are interested. I'll start another thread about the bike later tonight and fill you guys in on what I've done so far, and I'll try to get some pics up - but it's not going to be pretty!
As far as the shipping company - I don't have any details. It was arranged through the seller. The shipping company left the bike at my house when I wasn't there, even though I asked them not to - and they said they wouldn't.