Buying a '95 m900 help appreciated

[Waka]

Hi everyone! I've been looking into purchasing a '95 monster 900 and was hoping to get some basic information and opinions about the bike!

The bike is a '95 model with 33 000 km (20 000 miles) on it and the asking price is 3200 euros.

The guy who is selling it to me bought it used from a dealer 5 years ago but has put only around 2000 kilometers on it. The service history preceeding the current owner is unknown but if it's been bought from a dealer i think it's almost safe to assume it has been treated atleast ok before this owner. What do you think? Either way, the guy has put some work and new parts in it during these years and few kilometers:

-new keihin FCR carb
-new high compression cylinder
-new clutch
-adjusted valves
-front fork oils changed
-cam belt changed
-some other minor maintence

So is it worth it? Also how much maintenance am i expecting?

Every input is appreciated! (ps. Sorry if my english isn't perfect, i live in finland )

[He Man]

is it your first bike?

[Waka]

is it your first bike?

It's the first bike that i own, but i have some previous riding experience and i tend to stick with my limits so no crazy driving at first.

[bdub]

My first bike was/is a 900. They are great, never had a problem, very managable, slow turns and parking lot stuff can be tricky. Mine is fi so no carb help here. I have heard FCR's are on/off, but don't know. Be cautious, you should be fine.

[Waka]

Thanks for the info! i'm going tomorrow to check the bike out

[koko64]

With FCRs and hi comp pistons added, you will have a very satisfying bike to ride. Those two modifications really lift the bikes performance and having them included is excellent value. I dont know your local market but those modifications are about $1500 worth of parts and labour. How does the bikes price compare to the market value?

Two other things.
If the belts are more than two years old then change them, irrespective of kms.
With hi comp pistons, the engine studs need to be hi tensile studs, not the brittle stainless studs. If the studs are black, you should be ok, if they are pretty and shiny  then they may break with the high compression. Later model engine studs or APE studs from the forum sponsors will be needed. I found out the hard way. Check to see if they were replaced with the pistons.

I have had two 1995 M900s. They are a great bike.

[Waka]

With FCRs and hi comp pistons added, you will have a very satisfying bike to ride. Those two modifications really lift the bikes performance and having them included is excellent value. I dont know your local market but those modifications are about $1500 worth of parts and labour. How does the bikes price compare to the market value?

Two other things.
If the belts are more than two years old then change them, irrespective of kms.
With hi comp pistons, the engine studs need to be hi tensile studs, not the brittle stainless studs. If the studs are black, you should be ok, if they are pretty and shiny  then they may break with the high compression. Later model engine studs or APE studs from the forum sponsors will be needed. I found out the hard way. Check to see if they were replaced with the pistons.

I have had two 1995 M900s. They are a great bike.

thanks for chiming in! the question that i still need answered is that if the service history of the first 18 000 miles is unknown then do you think that i should be concerned? i'm kinda newb in my motor knowledge, but eager to learn.

[koko64]

The bike should be ok as long as it runs well, does not blow smoke and has sufficient compression.