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Old 05-27-2008, 06:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Buying my 2nd ZX11. should 66k miles worry me?

I am about to purchase a 96 ZX-11. It will be my second one. My first one, a 95, suffered from a bad/broken oil pump and then the #3 went out.
My ? is, this bike looks to be in nice shape (2 owners b4 me) but it has 66000 miles on it. what can/should i be looking for before i buy it? I would hate to loose my baby AGAIN!
Thanx for any help you guys can offer. Love the this forum!
Michael
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Old 05-27-2008, 09:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Well, I test rode the bike. Wow, its been too long since I've been on a ZX (3yrs)+. It seamed plenty strong but valves were noisy when it was cold, the oil was black as could be, the chain was dirty and loose, the steering head bearings and throttle cables were loose, I hated the LSL bar riser's and both mufflers have significant rash. With all the neglect added to the miles, I am afraid to buy it. I guess I will keep looking.
But I am still interested in any input you guys may have.
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Old 05-27-2008, 09:12 PM   #3 (permalink)
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no way number one...66000 miles is alot...it will mostlikliy need a full rebuild soon......secend you can tell alot about the way a person takes care of a bike by the way the chain looks...i would steer clean unless its like 500$ hahaha
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