Buying Decision

[lawsonrw]

I'm getting back on the horse for next summer. Previously, I owned a '99 ZX9R that was upgraded to the 2001 body style and having previously ridden a Suzuki GS500E, I fell in love with the ZX9R...

So I'm looking at buying another one. This one is a 1994 ZX9R(B). It has over 28,000 miles. Here is the good:

Aftermarket Chrome Rims
Kevlar Brake Line
R&K Chain
Sunstar Sprockets
Valve Cover Gasket replaced this year
EBC Clutch Plates replacement this year
Aftermarket windshield
Tires have less than 3,000 miles
Second Owner who put ~7,000 miles on it


Here is the bad:

*Minor Road Rash
2nd Gear "starting to slip once in a while"


So I am asking you to help me make a buying decision, price is less than $3k. I'm just concerned about the lifespan of the bike... with so many repairs recently that makes me question how hard it was ridden and what other underlying problems might be present. Then the slipping 2nd gear?! Will that mean I have to replace the gear (about $200 in parts, I can do the labor) or the whole tranny?!

What do you think?

[Shifty1]

It's probably the shift fork...whether that's something you want to tackle is up to you. If it needs work then see about negotiating the price down a little. All of the new bits you mention are kinda standard replacement parts and it may have just been time...or the guy was freshening it up for the sale.

If you're really freaking out about it, see about taking it to a mechanic and having it checked out before you buy it. Good luck.

[185EZ]

That price seems high for the year and miles. Most likely the shift fork bent from hard shifting. I've done one and it's not fun. Find out what a shop would charge. $$$

[BULLDOG]

My philosophy is if your questioning it now then dont do it.

[countriboy84]

Yeah the price seems steep to me as well, I bought my 01 with 7200 miles for 5k. Which is still high for an 8 yo bike but it is exactly what i wanted and near flawless.