Thinking of buying a GPZ-500

[GTR1400]

Hey guys, I\'ve been considering getting a GPZ-500 for a while now, but I\'m still on my CBT and haven\'t booked in for a test or anything.. but the plan was to get a GPZ-500 once I passed my test.

Anyhow, I found one the other day a few miles away from where I live, up for sale.. it was an M reg, and they were asking for £699 ONO..

After looking on bike trader this seemed like a pretty good deal, and was just wondering whether or not it\'d be worth getting hold of, even if it means leaving it to sit around for a while before actually using it (\'cause I\'ll need to pass my test first).

Also, how should I go about making sure it\'s all ok, maybe take somebody along with me, or test ride it or something?

Not used to this sort of thing, so any advice would be very much appreciated

Cheers,

Liam

[GTR1400]

anyone?

[Rogerborg]

Uh, it may be because the answers are obvious.

Yes, buy now if you have the cash and can get a good deal on an honest bike that's well regarded.

Yes, take someone with you, knowledgeable if possible, cynical at a pinch.

Yes, ride it if possible or get a trusted chum to do it (at your risk, you bend it you've bought it), or at least go for a pillion ride.

Are you looking for specific advice on what to look out for on a GPz500? I'm sure someone will provide that if you ask, but at the moment it sounds like a theoretical issue.
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[whitedevil]

First thing i would find out is whether its a 1st or 2nd generation as it changed in 1994. The 1st gens had a few problems like the stator magnets falling off and jumping out of 2nd gear under heavy braking. The 1st gens also have 16" wheels which pretty much limits you to Battlax bt45's, they are good tyres tho.
www.ex-500.com has lots of good info in the wiki

Also look here for the definitive used bike buying guide
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[The Spin Doctor]