Hello , new to the site
I am looking at a 1988 Hurricane 1000 with less than 405 km's in showroom condition, but dusty, stored obviously since new, Has not been plated since 1989 so used one year. The owner says it has been started every year but the last 5 , so needs a battery is the only thing he thinks

The reason given is that it was too fast and got him to many tickets
I have had 7 honda's 750's mostly and the last bike a 1984 interceptor 1000 which I had for 15 years before moving out to the country and going off road. Would like another kick at the cat with a steet bike again. Any issues that I should be aware of with a bike sitting this long, besides new rubber. Okay silly question, but anything I should know about that year of Hurricane
Any information would be appreciated

 

Welcome to the CBR Forum Bruce.

I've resurected quite a few older bikes in my time.

The bike you're looking at sounds unique - where are you up to with its purchase. Things to look out for would be stale fuel, rust in the tank and blocked carbies. I'd also look closely at the coolant and all hoses in the cooling system. Also check the wheel bearings carefully.

Make sure brake fluid is new and look for leaks. Keep the main problems that concern safety well under control, then fix the minor problems as they arise.

Cheers, SB

 

Starting at the 4,000 range
I don't think I will be able to tell much
I sure would not want to start it especially
if I was going to buy it
all the things you mentioned I'm sure need to be done
oil, gas , carbs, coolant, battery etc etc etc
engine?????????

just wondered if the price is realistic for a bike
with that low km's if that is what it really has
lots to decide in a short viewing for sure
thanks

 

Quite the find if indeed the odometer is genuine
but with me I'd be thinking the big W as in Why ?

Tickets are not a viable excuse for non use imo which
would lead me to treat this bike like any other of that age.
So I'd have him start it even if from a separate gas bottle
with fresh gas, bike up in the center stand and shift it through
all gears and it should not blow out any coolant hose on an
initial 2 min of test running no matter how old they are.

I would not be going 4k without knowing at least that it runs
and shifts.

Maybe check forks for rust pitting and seals leaking,
brakes - most likely all fluid are by now dark brown
and need replacement and on and on.

Just my 2cents

Oh & indeed .....Bruce welcome to the Forum - hope this
one does wind up in your collection

 

Welcome to the forum, Bruce.
At that price I wouldn't touch it - even with such low mileage.
Given the fact that it hasn't moved for years, as Bear says there are probably issues with "perishables" like hoses, fuel, tyres, etc etc. Even in this country that would be an outrageous price - I was offered a 1993 recently for half of that and it was roadworthy and currently running. A friend bought it and is riding it now.

 

Thanks very much
I think it will be worth a look
then work on the money as I count down
all the problems
thanks very much for the imput

 

Hello, Bruce and welcome.

A bit of humor

Despite the sage wisdom from the wise ones here and you should trust their knowledge, always.

They're good. I've learned a ton here

I've seem to have noticed a rise in sea levels from the worldwide drool over your find.

Good luck to ya'

If you know your bikes. Trust your judgement and the answers you may find here

 

Sage Woof.............sage!!!

I'm Rosemary and Sprock or Shadow is Thyme - I just can't remember which after sniffing this oregano

Cheers, SB

 

One thing you might consider is that the clock isn't correct. It might have been changed out.

A really good way to tell if the clock is accurate is look at the foot pegs and the cowling next to them where the riders feet would rub.
If they are heavily worn .. Well it's a judgment call.
My 90 had 4300 miles on it and the pegs were like new.
I paid $2500 for it so yea that's quite steep.