Buying help wanted : GSXR 400

[Makaveli_Rydah]

Hi , i'm after a bike for my move from scooters and today i came across this GSXR 400 , i can easily insure it , and its a 2 minute walk from my house .

It has a full 12 months tax & MOT , sounds and runs smoothly has mini indicators , small plate , 4 into 2 system etc.. , but it has been dropped on the right side and the fairings are badly scratched , the right side exhuats is scraped but not too bad , the left mirror is missing and the right side upper fairing is cracked and has a piece missing from the corner .

Technically it seems sound but the bodywork will defiantley need - well bodywork lol .It's a GK73A model. What i'm wondering is is it worth it and how much will it cost to repair the bodywork ?

The lad wants £750 ono

Heres a few pics but you can't really see the damage ....

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/makaveli_rydah/09-05-06_2005.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/makaveli_rydah/09-05-06_2006.jpg

Anyone know any online sites i can get the fairings and if other models i.e the GK76 fairings fit , i have until tommorow afternoon to make a decision so any help is greatly appreciated .

Thanks ,
Mak .
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[Rookie]

Honestly, it looks like a relatively good deal, however, GSXR400s are as rare as hens teeth; as such, you'll have a hell of a time even finding good fairings, let alone ones which match that paint job. Otherwise, it will be an expensive repair which won't be mint.

Are you looking to restore it to good nick?

[Misc]

Also, how much can you knock off the price?

[Makaveli_Rydah]

well i was thinking about stripping it and repainting the lot - the paint job doesn't really bother me . But , the cracked upper fairing does That will have to be replaced
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[Rookie]

Cracked fairings can be fibreglassed and filled, but as I say, getting them mint can end up very expensive. Missing pieces are a real problem, I'm not sure if you can repair that.

[Makaveli_Rydah]

Just replacing it would do lol , theres got to be somewhere i can buy a replacement fairing - also is it just me or does that tank not match either ?
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[Misc]

Hmm, why not wait a bit you might find a nice vfr somewhere.

[Makaveli_Rydah]

[Misc]

I'm sure one will come along, just keep a good lookout on forums & ebay. How far would you travel to buy a bike?

[Makaveli_Rydah]

[tony532]

have you had a look on ebay for availability of parts.

used to be loads of gk73 stuff on there.


off topic:-

that lad looks stupid stood behind the bike with his hands in his pockets.

[Makaveli_Rydah]

Okay others within my travelling distance ( if i can get a lift ) are .....

A Bandit 400 for a grand

VFR 400 NC24 £795

CBR 400 £1150

Bandit 600 at a push - £1400

GSX 600F - £700 - f reg


That's it at the moment - only have about a grand to spend and would prefer a 4 over a 6 for my first bike , especially for insurance purposes .
Those bikes were all listed in text with no pics so i can't even be sure they're worth it .

Also i'm guessing the Hondas maybe the better engines ?
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[Barry_M2]

Take round £600 in cash, wave it under his nose and tell me to take it or leave it.

[Makaveli_Rydah]

May sound silly - but it's my first real bike - i don't want to start instantly messing with it & having to spend money on it .
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[Dot_Comm]

[Makaveli_Rydah]

Haven't passed yet mate - DAS test in less than amonth though
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[no_shad]

It was more expensive for me to insure a cbr400 than a tt600.
Even cheaper still was the sv650 hence why I bought one.

Also in most quotes tpo was more expensive or only a few quid less than tpft.

[Makaveli_Rydah]

Excellent points lads , cheers

Going to give the bike a miss & hope & pray something better comes along .
a CBR 600F would suit me down to the ground but would probably cost me around 2G

Karma will be dished out , thanks again
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[no_shad]

Where are you doing your DAS at?

I'm doing mine with D&J with my test on the 14th June.

[Makaveli_Rydah]