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Posted: 00:56 - 23 Mar 2014 Post subject: |
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If you are keeping your eye out for problems, I would suggest putting it back in and having a look...
Other than that;
exhaust
electrics
suspension
rotten fasteners
repeat ad infinitum
brakes are suspect if not fastidiously cared for(hey ho, same for a lot)
dunno if gearbox has issues.. mixed reports, but I would give IME
Buy as cheap as possible, you won't get it back on resale. But don't buy a dog.
cheap as fuck way to do ton+ mileage if you buy a good one. Underrated, but only coz it is fugly. ____________________ Antisocial phucker. |
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Posted: 09:24 - 23 Mar 2014 Post subject: |
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Bern:
Gearbox's in general are apparently solid, precise and problem free.
You are right about the brakes though - they are a common issue if neglected - will give them a good lookin' over, with my eye in!
As for the looks - these machines are like Marmite. People regularly slate the aesthetics of these bikes, but I actually quite like it. Each to their own hey.
t121anf:
Thanks for the heads up about the New Zealand forum - I will have a search over there for any info.
Has anyone on here actually owned one of these or their little brother the GSX600F and have any info to pass on? ____________________ Previous Ride's - '01 Aprilia SR125 (Sold) '08 HONDA CBF600n (Sold) '96 CB500 (Sold) '01 FZS 1000 (Sold) '06 CB1300SA (Sold) '07 CB600F Hornet (Sold) - '93 Suzuki Savage LS400 (Sold) '98 Honda VTR1000 Firestorm (Sold) '05 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '01 FZS1000 Fazer (Sold) 2016 Harley Davidson Street Bob SE (Sold) '02 Kawasaki ZX9R (Sold) '98 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '04 Suzuki Bandit 1200s (Sold) '13 Yamaha FZ1-N |
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There is very little that goes wrong with them, they are heavy but capable with a solid engine that will last if looked after. Electrics can suffer from corrosion and the plugs cut out if they get too wet, easy to sort. Frames can rust from the inside out same as the tank.
Common with most bikes maintenance is the key. Bearing can seize in the swingarm, headstock and wheels. The original shock will likely be screwed by now. If it looks a dog then it probably is.
Consumables are going to eat into the budget if they need replacing. Tyres £120- £150 a pair, chain and sprockets £50 - £100, Plugs £15, oil and filter £20, pads £25. Consider asking the seller to drop the price to cover the cost.
Parts are cheap and it's very easy to work on. ____________________ https://www.metacafe.com/watch/1972097/how_to_behave_on_a_forum/ |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 10 years, 7 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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