Just picked up this 1987 NSR250R for a smokin' price
Previous owner told me it had been running about a year ago and the bike looks in reasonable condition seeing it's age.
Reason it was hung up is apparently there was some rust issues in the tank and debris had gotten into the carbs. I have rebuild kits for the carbs and I'm going to pull the spark plugs and the exhaust off to check the condition of the pistons. I'll probably squirt some 2 stroke oil into the cylinders before giving it a kick over. Plans are initially to update the wheels and suspension for more modern rubber. From there who knows.
For your viewing pleasure:
Also of interest is I have access to some mc18 parts including a set of cases and a tank and some other misc. parts. Also seen in the back of this pic are my current project, an 1989 FZR400 that I've done similar mods to including YZF600 front calipers, Aprilia/Brembo rear caliper, along with a Suzuki GSXR 4.5"x17" rear wheel and a Fox rear shock. More subtle mods are the re-shaped upper fairing and raised rear subframe to give it a more modern look.
Sorry about the lengthy intro, I'm stoked to have a smoker in the stable:D