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Snorty
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PostPosted: 13:36 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: ZX9R 1998 *PICS P2* Reply with quote
Been offered a Zx9r for 1200 standard apart from micron. MOTed for 12 months. Black. Worth it? Viable upgrade from SRAD 750? It has 14000 on clock.
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PostPosted: 13:43 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
98 will be a C1, they're stonking bikes but the C1 gearboxes shit themselves.
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PostPosted: 13:47 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Unsure if the engine is anything like the B4 model, but the B4 that is crammed into my ZXR750 is a peach, enough to get you into trouble Shifty
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PostPosted: 13:57 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah it's a C1. Not been taxed on the road since 2009.

How do they handle?
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PostPosted: 14:52 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I bought a good condition C2 in 2008 for £1500 with 24k on the clock and a recent major service.

The price of bikes has gone up since then.

The C2 is a better bike as Kawasaki changed something in the gearbox to prevent failures.

The last generation F bikes are the best though.
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Snorty
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PostPosted: 16:16 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Anybody ridden both?

I don't really want to be making a sideways step, the handling on my GSXR is better than anything I've ridden so far...

I rode a CBF1000 and that was just awful, I don't want anything like that.
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PostPosted: 16:22 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Snorty wrote:
Anybody ridden both?

I don't really want to be making a sideways step, the handling on my GSXR is better than anything I've ridden so far...

I rode a CBF1000 and that was just awful, I don't want anything like that.


They are a different type of thing really. The GSXR is more frenetic and sharper. The ZX9R is slightly more sports tourer-y really. It's not a bad handler but I don't think it's quite in the same league as an SRAD.
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PostPosted: 16:22 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I can't really give that decent a comparison I'm afraid.
As stock, at best on handling I'd expect it to be more of a sideways move.
Engine is going to have a little more on top and more midrange, so a bit lazier.

If you're looking for a decent step up, I think I'd go for an R1 minimum - or any of the litre superbikes (not Thunderace). Or a later model GSXR.
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PostPosted: 16:43 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
i got a mint GSXR 1000 K1 for £2400 with 16k miles if you want i know its double the cost but hey Razz
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PostPosted: 16:45 - 16 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd say the SRAD I've ridden (albeit a 600, so different forks and swinger) handled better than my 9R did.

I did like the ZX9 though. The engine was a stonker, but not mental fast like a GSXR1000.
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PostPosted: 10:12 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
How is the price?

I went to view the bike and it's in good condition.
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PostPosted: 10:19 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Low enough price for me to take a punt at it Thumbs Up You can't really find many nice bikes on ebay for £1200.
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PostPosted: 10:20 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounds good to me, committed to buy it.

Pics to follow.
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PostPosted: 10:44 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 11:35 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Why the respray?
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PostPosted: 11:36 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Where has it been sprayed?
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PostPosted: 11:43 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
From the stuff I was reading when I wanted a 9R, they came in blue, green or red in 98.

The rear panel in the 2nd photo also looks rather "flat" than gloss.
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PostPosted: 12:03 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pass the popcorn
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PostPosted: 12:10 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I agree the colour looks a bit dull and "aftermarket"

https://www.zxforums.com/forums/zx-9r-forum/389-zx9r-oem-colors-over-years-usa-canada.html

This link shows the stock colours of ZX9Rs, if you go to 98 C1s red blue green
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PostPosted: 12:10 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'll get a better picture of it
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PostPosted: 12:10 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
They did do a black one.

I sold my C1 with a ZX12R shock, Z1000 gearbox (that wasn't a fun job) powdercoated wheels, new tyres and carbon can / shimmed needles for £1500.

They're not worth a lot.

I wouldn't pay £1200 for a C1. I'd add on about £400 and get an E.

Check it doesn't jump out of 3rd or 4th.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=3114134
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PostPosted: 12:20 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just had a look, apparently a very rare option was black, but literally so uncommon, the back panel however would lead me to believe its a respray.
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PostPosted: 12:41 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
Just had a look, apparently a very rare option was black, but literally so uncommon, the back panel however would lead me to believe its a respray.


Panniers rubbing.
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PostPosted: 12:42 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Inside the rear scoop and not affected the ninja logo.

It has to be a respray Laughing
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PostPosted: 12:56 - 17 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't forget it's in the dark and my camera is pants.
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