Looking for a replacement GPZ500s

[wilbur]

With low mileage. Ideally one with twin disks but not that importsnat.

This one looks like a good buy

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kawasaki-GPZ500S-/250647037027?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3a5bba4463

Any thoughts anyone ? Its a bit far away for me to *pop up for a look*

[Dazbo666]

Looks like a decent bike - not that I'm biased towards GPZ's or anything

Usually reliable, bombproof engines, novice-friendly handling... but need to check the plastics around the front indicators (a known wekness for cracking), and the undertray for any signs of heat damage from the down pipes
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[stinkwheel]

Low mileage which is good.

Original exhausts which is both good and bad. Good because it suggests it's been looked after, bad because if you do any sort of mileage, they'll have rotted away within the next 12 months.

Appears to be pretty low on oil for a bike that's level and on the mainstand with the engine off.

Not sure what the tyres are but if it were me, I'd factor in the cost of a set of BT45s. They were the only tyres mine ever got on with. Also 4k miles in 7 years suggests they'll be hard as concrete and about as grippy.
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[wilbur]

Fair point although it is on grass. I have stainless steel downpipes on the current one I could
Swap over. I know mine has to be totally level for the oil guage. Anyone over that way fancy taking a look for me?

The price seems good.

I have almost new BT45 s on the current one. I suspect those are the original Dunlops. I'd probably just swap the wheels over.