Going to look at a K4...

cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Recently I have been thinking of Getting a 600 Srad. Now whereas I am having trouble scraping money together at this time of year, my mate has just come into a considerable amount of money.
So today I am going with him to go look at a k4 600 gsxr. Any main points to look for? And how would I tell if its been used for excessive track riding?
Any pointers would be much appreciated. Thumbs Up

Looks like I wont be affording one until the spring! Chin up I will have to wait! But I want to make sure my mate buys a decent bike, as he doesnt know what to look for when buying. That and I want a go!! Twisted Evil

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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

should be able to pick up a bargin this time of year Laughing

, ask loads of questions, i like to ask them loads of questions just to see what there like so if quite vague with their answers it not their pride and joy and maybe maintanece wasnt done so well, the seller is important as the bike i think sometimes.

Dont know to much about GSXR600 K4 though, sure someone else will!lol

Good luck and try and get a "extended" go for about 4 months till you get one!!
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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Obviously check for lockwiring holes if it was a race bike. Although probably not with an SRAD.

If its been a track bike, look for chipped frame/wheels but pristine fairings.

Obviously bobbling on tyres, but that's not hard to disguise. Other than that, I don't think there's much that distinguishes a bike that's done loads of trackdays.

If it's been dropped, there's a few things to look for. Has it got an aftermarket can? If he hasn't got the original ask why. Has it had a tarty spray job?

Personally a bike that's seen a few trackdays isn't a bad thing in my book. Probably means it's been looked after a bit better. And I'd rather a bike that's been ridden quite hard rather than pootled around its whole life.

A friend of mine has an 00 SRAD and adores it.

Gaz

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

its a suzuki, so look for alot of rust.
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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

i don't know if this is true cuz a mate told me. take a look at the zorst system around the manifold and link pipes and if it's gold/purple/burnt looking colour it means it's had the bollocks revved off it...don't take my word on it though

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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

ah right ok i apologise then

cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Well I went with my mate today, and it was a beaut!! Had 8 months of warranty left, alarm, giles rearsets etc. All standard colours. Looked like a mint example! Hes a lucky fuck! I'll be keeping my eye out for clean SRADS now I know what to look for. Thumbs Up

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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

is he gonna get it then or what?

cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Already has, rode it home yesterday. Hence "He's a lucky fuck".
Got a yoshi system, sound amazing. Thumbs Up

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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

he brought and no pics on here!!!lol, i think we all need to see! Laughing

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