Dealer questions before I buy

[big mike]

I'm about to buy the bike in the link below,
Is there anything I should make sure the dealer does before I commit to buying it?

http://www.shirlaws.com/pages/used/used-bikes/2007-57-KAWASAKI-GTR1400-1400cc/59f891d28f29d777.htm

[Burchy]

For that age and mileage, I'd want the valve shims done and a check on the state of the TPS batteries. 

[big mike]

Someone else told me a bout shims so asked on them,
What's the TPS batteries and is it a big job

[beegee]

Mmm... Its pricy, the old model , 10 yrs old...
Are you sure?

[big mike]

Sticker price doesn't mean a lot,
I'm paying roughly £1200 plus my 2008 1050 tiger

[wildybeast]

tyre pressure sensors TPS.They use watch batteries and can be changed when you change tyres.A cheap diy job .Do a search on here. Check the rear shock adjuster moves freely as some seize up.Other than that a good service fluids ect . Another thing is to spin the rear wheel on main stand.If it clunks the splines of the drive shaft need greasing.Enjoy Oh  and they tend to wear front discs .

[zedmeister]

Mmm... Its pricy, the old model , 10 yrs old...
Are you sure?

+1 - make sure all the recalls have been done, cant see an extender fender on it so just have a good look around the Radiator area, it can get quite pitted. Also have a look at the oil drain plug the Gen 1 model plug is quite pronounced  and can catch if going down a curb etc ( i know i did it on my first GEN 1 luckily no major damage - but i did miss a beat at the time )

[big mike]

Thanks for the input so far guys,
So what's the real world value of buying this from a dealer.
I'm thinking my bike is worth around £3500 which makes this around £5k?

[Lonewolf]

I started with a black 07 GTR and it got me hooked on the bike back in I think it was 2009 and I loved it.
In some ways the pre 2010 models were more robust than the post 2010 models although they are a bit long in the tooth now. The shock adjusters on the pre 2010 models did not seize, the newer ones were renound for seizing as they were a different type of shock adjuster.
I would check the status of the mechanism of the adjustable screen, if the bike has had an aftermarket screen on it, after ten years it could be quite badly stressed and could be susceptible to snapping. They are not a cheap part to replace.
As previously mentioned, make sure the tyre pressure sensors are working and not bringing any warnings up on the dashboard.
Make sure the wheel bearings are sound.
Try and negotiate a lengthy warranty on the bike, if the dealer has confidence in their stock they should have no qualms in doing this.
I personally feel that it is extremely over priced for the year but if the deal works for you, then that's all that matters. I would say however though that the minute you ride the bike out of the showroom, it's value will be about £3k.

[big mike]

I started with a black 07 GTR and it got me hooked on the bike back in I think it was 2009 and I loved it.
In some ways the pre 2010 models were more robust than the post 2010 models although they are a bit long in the tooth now. The shock adjusters on the pre 2010 models did not seize, the newer ones were renound for seizing as they were a different type of shock adjuster.
I would check the status of the mechanism of the adjustable screen, if the bike has had an aftermarket screen on it, after ten years it could be quite badly stressed and could be susceptible to snapping. They are not a cheap part to replace.
As previously mentioned, make sure the tyre pressure sensors are working and not bringing any warnings up on the dashboard.
Make sure the wheel bearings are sound.
Try and negotiate a lengthy warranty on the bike, if the dealer has confidence in their stock they should have no qualms in doing this.
I personally feel that it is extremely over priced for the year but if the deal works for you, then that's all that matters. I would say however though that the minute you ride the bike out of the showroom, it's value will be about £3k.

Cheers for the input, looking forward to getting it,
I'm a bit worried on it dropping to that value, I've been looking and cheapest I can see with more than double the miles is 4K.
Does anyone know of a bike that is for sale who would take back my tiger?

[Lonewolf]

This is a really good deal if you can risk hanging onto the Tiger and selling it in the New Year


http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=6580.0

[big mike]

This is a really good deal if you can risk hanging onto the Tiger and selling it in the New Year


http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=6580.0

I did send a pm for a number but didn't get a reply,
I managed to ask him through eBay if he'd take the tiger back but he doesn't need another bike unfortunately,
It's a very nice bike and suits me down to ground , I would try buying at a good price but there's a risk I can't sell the tiger which leaves me stuck,
If the OP does see this can you pm me number

[Freddy]

ABS rear brake failure on these early non-linked series 1 bikes can be an issue, especially if the fluid has not been changed as recommended.  The pedal becomes rock-solid and r brake will not work at all, always happens upon first application of pedal after start-up if failed - ABS  warning lamp does not activate to inform rider of rear brake failure.

[mikeyw64]

ABS rear brake failure on these early non-linked series 1 bikes can be an issue, especially if the fluid has not been changed as recommended.  The pedal becomes rock-solid and r brake will not work at all, always happens upon first application of pedal after start-up if failed - ABS  warning lamp does not activate to inform rider of rear brake failure.

That's probably because its an ABS warning light  not a brake system failure warning light ;)

[Freddy]

They are one and the same.