Yes, there are things you should know, like punctuation and capitalization are your friends.
The stock chain is junk.
A few years ago some years had a problem with oil leaks at the cylinder/case junction. Most can be cured by installing a 2010 model year gasket. Some have claimed the cases were not machined properly.
'87s had an oddball electrical system for which replacement parts are not always available. A later model electrical system can be retrofitted, but as a cost effective solution one would need a wrecked or otherwise thrashed cheap donor bike for the necessary parts.
'87 to '00 models had a 35 watt headlight bulb, so if riding at night is in your future you'd do well to find a '01 or newer and install a Sylvania Silverstar Ultra H4 bulb. You will then have one of the most functional motorcycle headlights ever.
Other than that, there are no real deal breakers.
The stock chain is junk.
A few years ago some years had a problem with oil leaks at the cylinder/case junction. Most can be cured by installing a 2010 model year gasket. Some have claimed the cases were not machined properly.
'87s had an oddball electrical system for which replacement parts are not always available. A later model electrical system can be retrofitted, but as a cost effective solution one would need a wrecked or otherwise thrashed cheap donor bike for the necessary parts.
'87 to '00 models had a 35 watt headlight bulb, so if riding at night is in your future you'd do well to find a '01 or newer and install a Sylvania Silverstar Ultra H4 bulb. You will then have one of the most functional motorcycle headlights ever.
Other than that, there are no real deal breakers.
