Buying an 851 1990 Superbike

roblamey5

Hi guys

I am new on here (and based in the UK). I have the possibility of acquiring the above bike via a friend who has been lucky enough to get his hands on this bike, but he is not a biker!

Any advice you can give me, things to look for, whether certain things show it is an original or that it is a facelift model (if there was such a thing). Someone told me that in 1990 they did improve the model slightly and added Showa upside down forks.

any help before I commit would be good.

It has a full history but has been off the road for around 8 years. Has only done 13000 miles and bodywork pretty good for the age.

Thanks

Rob

griff851

Post a few pics if you can. Then those with a keen eye can assist. Lh Rh front and rear.
Mine was a 90 Biposto, it had M1R front forks, Marzocchi Duo shock rear, the silver adjustable rear suspension rocker arm, black engine, flat radiator, and looked pretty much like these pics.

hindsight

I restored and rebuilt a '90 851 a couple of years ago.. photos here for reference:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/29608873@N03/albums/72157636694678855

Mike