Heya all,
I am asking for advice on a bike of interest as most of you know more about bikes than I do.
So I value your input and recommendation.
The bike I am looking at is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R for $3500. 97,000Km on the clock.
It has braided front brake lines, a Megacycle mufler, new chain and sprockets and a new Michelin Pilot Power rear tyre.
I have had a quick check over by a friend who took it for a ride and gave a basic report.
Here is the results for the ZX9R he sent me.
It will need the front left indicator replaced for RWC
It has a carbon fibre muffler that may not pass RWC but this depends on how strict the person is testing it.
It has braided brake lines but im sure if they are RWC legal in QLD.
The Front lever also has to much free play which could be as simple as bleeding the brakes. Worst case it might require a new master cylinder repair kit.
The motor does not blow smoke.
On my test ride i found it to have the normal amount of power for a ZX9R.
The gear box felt normal, the clutch felt fine.
There is a noise from the motor which sounds like a clutch basket rattle.
The left side fairing has cosmetic scrathes on it but no breaks or cracks so it could be fixed cheaply.
Do you like it is worth getting considering the price and fixing it up or should I look else where?