what should i do??? please help quickly!

djneu-trix · Spanner Monkey Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Karma :

hi all

long time no chat!

neways! i got my DAS test next tuesday, and im buying my new bike early!

im thinking of getting this gsxr 400 1989 with 20.000 odd miles!

£850! i thinks thats about right! ?>??>>?>>?>>?> what you think???? and they wanted £900!

its GOT 1 years mot but no tax! and he says its got a new front tyre. + a new 2 tone paint job (orange/yellow)

im going to go look at it tomorrow morning, so the question is what should i be looking out for apart from brakes, tyres and sprockets!??????

please help as i dont wana get ripped off!

thanks in advance!!!!!!
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Pie-Roe · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Karma :

couldnt really say to be fair BUT check ebay prices, thats a rough guide
and
https://www.parkers.co.uk/motorbikes/used-prices/

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djneu-trix · Spanner Monkey Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Karma :

yer i think thats about the going rate of a decent 400 gixxer

parkers doesnt list the gskr400 only 600 and above!

cheers anyways though

any advice on what i need to look for?????????
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bennett211085 · Crazy Courier Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Karma :

Looks like a good deal.

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

I don't know much about the gk73a. I had a gk76a, the next model on. better off asking on 400Greybike.co.uk
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Just make sure the flashy paintjob isn't there to hide the fact it's been in a smash.
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djneu-trix · Spanner Monkey Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Karma :

yer i thought of that stinkwheel! im going to go over it with a fine toothcomb! problem is im not a machanic so im just going to go by instinct!
this is why i asked is there anything i should look at thats maybe a common fault with this bike etc!

fingers crossed its all gd!

cheers
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Timmeh · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Karma :

The things to watch out for is obscenely rich mixture and the fork seals, which can be a particular problem on the gk67a.

The over-fuelling issues are well documented on the greybikesforum, so I won't go into a massive spiel here.

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djneu-trix · Spanner Monkey Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Karma :

ok great! il sign up and have a ganda!

im assuming looking at the plugs is a good idear

cheers
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djneu-trix · Spanner Monkey Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Karma :

brill

thats what i like to hear!
i was going to go for a 600 but i think im better off going with a fast cheep 400 to start with, just in case Wink

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the bloke whos selling it says it had a full carb rebuild and rebalance 6 months ago but if i do buy it i think i will put it in a garage and get it a full service anyways just to be safe!
thanks for you help and cheers for pointing me in the direction of the gray bike forum! its looking well allrite!

cheers
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