1993 Yamaha Seca II

[primal]

There is a Yamaha Seca II near me for sale on ebay that I am considering buying as an upgrade from the GZ. I was curious if anyone has any experience with these bikes and could comment on them.

Here is the description:

This was a great starter bike for me. Essentially a standard with a small fairing, so you can expect relatively comfortable ergonomics (sit more upright, tubular handlebars instead of clip-ons, etc.). With an air-cooled two valve per cylinder engine and basic brakes and suspension, don't confuse this with a modern sport bike. It actually accelerates quite well from a stop though. The tires need replaced soon but it's otherwise in good condition. The engine runs strong and sounds good despite its age. The valve cover is leaking a little on one side but oil NEVER accumulates beneath the bike. There are a few minor scratches on the paint and the fairing is missing a few screws but otherwise it's in good condition from a cosmetic standpoint. The styling is still attractive despite the age of the design. I've ridden it on the interstate but wouldn't recommend that for long trips as it's a light bike and gets blown around a bit and the fairing doesn't help much. It comes with a tank bra. No modifications have been done to this bike to date, but I've read a jet kit can add quite a bit of performance. The battery is brand new. Overall, the Seca II is a good value. My riding is all off-road now, so this bike isn't getting used much anymore. Let me know if you have any questions.

Although I've also heard that the engines are very reliable and last a long time, the mileage kind of concerns me. The oil leak concerns me, as well. The auction is only at $500 right now, will a Buy It Now price of $1200. I'm going to try to go take a look at the bike in person. It could be a great deal, though. If I can sell the GZ I could have a nice upgrade AND some extra cash.

So, any opinions, experience, etc about the bike you would like to share?

Edit: Also, what are everyone's opinions on substituting a different tires size on the rear tire? I've heard that the rear tire for the Seca II can be difficult to find (hmmm... sound familiar anyone? ).