Buying another bike....oops..... : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

alou · 11-11-2009, 09:01 PM

So my mechanic initially thought my 07 zx6r frame was bent so I started to look for another bike. Well, as it turns out, my bike should be OK. But I think I found a pretty good deal on another 07 zx6r. It's silver (mine's red), has 5300 miles and has a rashed left upper fairing and front cowl. The chain is kinda rusty cuz the seller doesn't ride it and just leaves it covered outdoors. Other then that, it's pristine. I took it for a test ride and aside from a low front tire and light squealing from the front brakes, everything else seems good. I hope there's nothing wrong with it cuz the seller is only asking $3800 and that deal's just too hard to resist!

Flyingwarrior · 11-11-2009, 09:18 PM

looks nice i would pick it up if it were me thats a hard price to beat

GRN_MONSTER · 11-11-2009, 10:30 PM

"Kinda rusty?!" Lol! I would also pick it up for that good of a deal!!

JBearSVT · 11-12-2009, 03:52 AM

Indeed. That's the very bike I was looking for when I bought my ten. For that price grab it!

Moscap87 · 11-12-2009, 06:05 AM

if i lived anywhere near texas (guessing thats where its from) id be going to that guys house to buy it right now

CrazyDrivinJoe · 11-12-2009, 06:43 AM

my chain has more rust on it than that sweet deal if u ask me buy it fix it flip it for a grand more

alou · 11-12-2009, 10:57 AM

I think I"ll do just that! I'm supposed to close the deal with the seller tomorrow. If my original zx6r gets repaired to original condition, I might just fix this one up and sell it to a friend at cost. Poor guy has the worst luck. Just had his bike stolen.

Heikes · 11-12-2009, 10:57 AM

plastics and chain and that thing looks perfect. Snatch it up!

alou · 11-12-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Heikes

plastics and chain and that thing looks perfect. Snatch it up!

If I lube up the chain, should that be ok? I don't have to buy another chain do I? Also, I noticed that you have the same bike. How come the silver ones don't have the "zx6r" sticker on the upper fairings and the tail fairing?

smokn' · 11-12-2009, 11:10 AM

sweet deal! I would be all over that if I were you!

LT1MAN · 11-12-2009, 12:56 PM

damn good deal. swap the wheels? red on red?? lol i'd like to see it, probably wouldn't match tho

-Op- · 11-12-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1MAN

damn good deal. swap the wheels? red on red?? lol i'd like to see it, probably wouldn't match tho

Forks too!

Moscap87 · 11-13-2009, 07:32 AM

get a chain on ebay for mad cheap

BULLDOG · 11-13-2009, 07:58 AM

Looks good, nothing that a bit of TLC wont take care of.

Heikes · 11-13-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alou

If I lube up the chain, should that be ok? I don't have to buy another chain do I? Also, I noticed that you have the same bike. How come the silver ones don't have the "zx6r" sticker on the upper fairings and the tail fairing?

Ah, I didn't notice that this one was missing those. Mine has them. That just means they were either removed, or those are repainted/new plastics. That bike has a possibility of being wrecked more than once. Still a smokin deal though.

The o-rings on the chaing could be trashed if it was nelgected like that, I'd just replace it or have bike mechanic look at it if you're not sure.

-Op- · 11-13-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Heikes

Ah, I didn't notice that this one was missing those. Mine has them. That just means they were either removed, or those are repainted/new plastics. That bike has a possibility of being wrecked more than once. Still a smokin deal though.

The o-rings on the chaing could be trashed if it was nelgected like that, I'd just replace it or have bike mechanic look at it if you're not sure.

Complete

to this! Give it a real good look over! Could be a realy quick fix'er upper and flip for cash

dhowton · 11-14-2009, 06:12 AM

Before you buy a brand new chain you may want to try just cleaning it really well. Could be just a little surface rust. So clean real well and then lube really well and see how it looks. You may have to replace it anyways but who knows maybe you wont. Just my thoughts. My guess is the decals were probably removed. Also looks like you may be able to salvage those fairings with some body work. Then you would just have to have them painted. Just another thought.

Hell of a good deal though. I would jump on it as quickly as possible.

alou · 11-14-2009, 11:13 AM

I'm buying it today. :) Had a Kawi dealership look it over and they said everything is in tip top shape. I lubed the chain and rode it for a day. Rust is pretty much all gone. Can't check the o-rings though.
But I'm so pissed! Saw a left upper fairing on ebay for $50 shipped. Only had some tiny scratches that are barely visible. I refreshed and refreshed, no one else bid (only 1 bidder). At the 1 minute remaining mark, I entered my bid......and the internet connection went down......for 1 minute and 10 seconds! AAAHHHHH!!!! I was furious! Could have made this bike look nearly perfect for $50! Stupid Novell!

JBearSVT · 11-14-2009, 03:22 PM

Oh man, I would be spitting nails for a week! At least you'll have a new bike to keep a smile on your face.

lunaticrider · 11-14-2009, 03:57 PM

I've been looking for a deal like that , I personally would make it a track bike