BANDIT 6 VS ZXR 400

Riderz · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 02 Feb 2017 Karma :

So ive had a bandit on an A2 license for a while now. I bought it with 45K mileage for £1200. I had an accident after my front brake seized at 50mph I have since had work done and its running fine. However I can never get it out my mind that it wont happen again as no matter what I do the front brake does not feel right...

I may be picking up a ZXR 400 tomorrow for 2499 with just 17k Mileage for 2k from a dealer I have bought 3 bikes from.
Going to trade in my smashed up bandit and get the ZXR for 2K.

Is the ZXR reliable etc? Its looks in excellent condition im checking it out tomorrow with a good bit of service history Smile

All comments appreciated but the bandit needs to go as I cannot enjoy riding it at all anymore and I dont mind seeing her go for 500 seeing as its not in great condition and has 52k on the clock...

Thanks
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Alex A · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Karma :

Link?

Can you not get something better for £2.5k? Maybe a B1H?

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redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

Is it a real SP? It's got a single seat unit but the paint job isn't quite right and it's got an MPH speedo (SP's were all J-spec but i guess the speedo could of been changed). Something doesn't sit quite right and i'd be asking more questions.
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Alex A · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Karma :

Check the MOT notes here: https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk

It looks clean, but the frame is the wrong colour - so it's obviously been stripped right down (by somebody). Fairings may or may not be standard. I wouldn't place any premium on the mileage, since it's pretty much unverifiable (although not contradicted by MOT history).

You might be right. It could hold it's value. But it's not standard/original, which is usually what's important re. value.

But regardless of 'what they go for', could you not buy a better bike for £2.5k? A better sportsbike, assuming that's what you want.

redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

I missed the black frame Confused

Assume it's it's been upside down on fire untill the dealer proves otherwise.
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Riderz · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 02 Feb 2017 Karma :

Alex A · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Karma :

I wouldn't bother for that money.

Weak brakes. Damaged indicator. Wrong colour frame. Suspect fairings. Engine not running on 4 cylinders, which could be fixed already, it could be a cheap(ish) fix, or it could be an difficult and very expensive problem. But once you've bought it, it's your problem to get the dealer to sort it out. Easier not to buy it.

I don't know what A2 limits you to, but a 400 is probably the best sportsbike you could ride. If you want something that will hold it's money, even if it's a bit of a mess, then buy a Honda VFR400 NC30.

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Frame colour could well be original (the metallic maroon and the metallic blue ones had black frames), but the fairings have been played with. Top fairing looks like a GRP copy.

My guess is a blue or maroon one which someone has replaced the bodywork on.

All the best

Katy
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redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

Rebuild B6 calipers. Job jobbed.

Wait for something decent to come up to replace it.
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Aside from the questions regarding condition/authenticity, could this bike even be ridden legally on a2? What sort of power do they make?
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woo · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

chain looks a bit slack too

i know your restricted and all but i got my GSXR 1000 K1 with 18k miles for £1951 off ebay in novemeber 2016

theres deals out there you just gotta be patient and look real hard
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Holdawayt · Trackday Trickster Joined: 27 Jul 2015 Karma :

If I were you I'd either rebuild the front brake caliper (£20 odd quid for a rebuild kit and a few hours to fit), or I'd buy a set of calipers, discs and a new master cylinder (basically strip the brakes off a breaking bike) and fit them so you know it's all been changed. At least then you have peace of mind.

I wouldn't bother spending any more money on a new bike.

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