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Levy Devy Derestricted Danger
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Posted: 21:11 - 17 Sep 2017 Post subject: Opinions needed for ZXR Purchase |
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Hello everyone, Thought I'd make a small topic about a bike I should be putting a reserve on. Hopefully if this guy is on the forum he doesn't take this as an insult. (And don't think about stealing it! xD) Seems like a genuine guy though (As most do) mentioned that it's only really ever seen dry weather and it's been sat in his garage.
He's had a lot of work done to it though, with actual receipts. All the engine work was done in 2012 and he's done yearly oil changes. Only problem is it's nearly done 50k miles (48900), although some of the people I've talked to say it's hardly anything. I do plan on doing an engine rebuild further down the line or sticking a big bore kit in with new seals. As it's better bang for buck.
I'll quote the advert. It is blue with a black frame, bit scratched up, asking price is 1,500 with fresh MOT included. And just to note, I'm on an A2 license. No plan on restricting.
Quote: | ✅ Low miles for the age 48900 - under 2k per year average!
✅ Recent oil and filter change and serviced routinely.
✅ Loads of history - MOT, service and other invoices & receipts going back 15+ years.
✅ Mechanically sound, over £1200 worth of engine work done by Honda Isle of Wight with receipts to prove.
✅ MOT until 28/10/17- I can put another 12 months on for the full asking price.
➡️ 2 keys
➡️Electric start
➡️ Candy Lightning Blue paint scheme produced only on this year
➡️ OEM decals
➡️ Genuine UK model with unlocked CDI - 140mph+ top speed
➡️ Blue HEL braided brake lines front & rear
➡️ Brembo brake pads front & rear
➡️ Nissin brake master cylinder
➡️ Powerbronze dark tint DB screen
➡️ Tank pad
➡️ Full stainless steel Micron exhaust system
➡️ SP Engineering carbon race can with removable baffle
➡️ Cleaned & balanced carburetors
➡️ K&N high performance air filter
➡️ Renthal 520 chain & sprocket kit (+2 on the rear)
➡️ Data tagged
➡️ R&G crash protectors
➡️ Mini front indicators
➡️ Mini rear indicators
➡️ Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2 tyres - 4mm on each.
As you can see there's a lot of bike here for the money, and it will only appreciate in value as these are becoming rare. Aside from the aftermarket parts everything else is original from factory. The only pitfall is the bodywork, It has a minuscule hairline crack a couple of inches max on the left engine fairing, not a costly repair I just haven't got round to doing it. There's also just some age related imperfections around the bike that could be refreshed to make it perfect. Other than that it's in good condition for it's age, it's been well looked after being run up to temp weekly as well as being garaged and dust covered since I've owned it.
Currently sorn but only £38 a year to tax.
Free Oxford paddock stand, 1 litre of Motul oil left over from recent oil change, a K&N refresh kit as well as a battery charger for the winter included in sale. Please only contact me if you are serious about the bike.
£1500 with 12 months MOT, ONO as it stands. CASH ON COLLECTION ONLY, NO SWAPS.
Any inspection welcome and viewings available most evenings & weekends. |
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Yet again, my license restricts me. |
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Levy Devy wrote: |
Yet again, my license restricts me. |
Ok spend 1500 on a shitter then. |
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After owning a couple of zxr400's over the years I am kinda in a half decent position to offer you advice.
1. The head gasket will need replacing, along with possible head skimming.
2. It's been down the road atleast once.
3. If buying a zxr400, get a L8 model circa 2000 i think.
4. They are a fuck ton of fun if the suspension is setup correctly, otherwise they feel like the front is going to fold on you.
5. Maintenance is getting trickier to carry out due decent used parts selling for stupid money.
6. That is alot of money for that bike, I sold mine with a £600 rear shock + full micron exhaust system + 37k miles for £1300 with a shit ton of spares.
7. They are not rare, anything but rare to be honest.
I wouldn't buy this bike for £1500. I'd offer a grand at most, but starting with a cunty offer of £750
https://www.gumtree.com/p/kawasaki-motorbikes/1991-h-kawasaki-zxr-400-l1-rare-bike/1262439268
Just because you have a restricted licence does not mean you have you get a zxr400, there are many other options out there.
Quote: | He's had a lot of work done to it though, with actual receipts. All the engine work was done in 2012 and he's done yearly oil changes. Only problem is it's nearly done 50k miles (48900), although some of the people I've talked to say it's hardly anything. |
It's alot for a little 400cc IL4 engine that has had the life screamed out of it.
Quote: | I do plan on doing an engine rebuild further down the line or sticking a big bore kit in with new seals. As it's better bang for buck. |
You won't do any of that stuff, everyone say they will but no-one ever does unless they are going to use it for racing and even then it a very expensive investment.
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And you want a zxr400. |
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Buy a FZS600 instead ____________________ DRZ400-SM
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Levy Devy wrote: |
Yet again, my license restricts me. |
get something and restrict it then, many of us (including myself) did so.
I had a ZZR 600 and restricted it (old 33bhp restriction, sorry) and de-restricted it once I could
at just shy of 60k miles it shat it's gearbox, it's possible that ZX is going to do the same.
seriously, get something like a hornet (my current commuting bike) that can be restricted and give you a bit of fun, get used to looking after and servicing a bike and riding one, do your full tests when you can and then you'll not only be able to ride a larger bike, you'll be able to keep it running easier and cheaper too. ____________________ Looking to pass your CBT / Bike tests in Bury Lancashire? try www.focusridertraining.co.uk Would recommend.
They're also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Focus-Rider-Training/196832923734251 |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 221 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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