Hi All,
I'm trading up from my beloved FZ1-S and looking for a 10/11 plate GTR, The reason is because I'm only doing touring mileage now, not Sunday blasts anymore.
I just wondered if I need to be mindful or look out for any common faults while I'm viewing/test riding a possible purchase, I've seen a couple on MCN classifides 10 plates with about 8K miles that have just been serviced, so should be ok I suppose. Just thought I'd ask on here though in case someone says oohh don't forget to check this or that as its a common fault. anyway I'm babbling now.
Cheers for any advice.
Jay.
Just the usual mate FSH & low mileage and well looked after and you should be fine, some report some warping in the brake discs but should not be an issue on a low mileage. Just take your time. What location are you as some people my know where to look???
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Check the rear preload isn't seized.
Warped discs is somewhat common, but i doubt it at that mileage. You'll know on a test drive
Put the bike on centre stand in neutral and turn the rear wheel. You should hear 'click' and not 'clunk'
The electronic windsceen mechanism isn't a problem but check it works
Thanks Guys, much appreciated.
Hey jay... Made a decision already...?
Good luck anyway !
Hopefully Off to pick a 10 plate with 8900 miles on it, Full kwak service history, in Grey ? or is it Bronze ? or Brown ? LOL. Having a test ride on it around 2 ish so hopefully I'll be a GTR owner by 4 ish. :banana:
Oooooo new owner :)
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Zeb
If it's brown, it'll be the magnesium colour that everyone craves for. I have one and they look cool especially when the light catches the paintwork and all the detail in the metallic paintwork sparkles.
Personally I never noticed any of that but when Charlie who has a green one saw it recently that's what he said...and he was right. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: jay5329 on June 03, 2014, 12:30:09 AM
Hopefully Off to pick a 10 plate with 8900 miles on it, Full kwak service history, in Grey ? or is it Bronze ? or Brown ? LOL. Having a test ride on it around 2 ish so hopefully I'll be a GTR owner by 4 ish. :banana:
Mmmm, I dont think it is any of the colours that you mention. I think you will find the colour is called MUD. :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
The log book says 'GREY' I'm confused !!!
Don't be so does mine lol
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Zeb
Good ! Where do I find the VIN number on the bike, off to view in a bit. cheers.
Baby Poo! <LOL>
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It's home. :banana: :banana:
Collected her today, two hour journey back in the drizzle, but felt fantastic.
Jay ..... You will love it ! :yes:
Jay, what colour was it in the end and more importantly, do you like the colour of it?
Congrats :)
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Enjoy :yes:
Quote from: The Wolf on June 03, 2014, 10:24:18 PM
Jay, what colour was it in the end and more importantly, do you like the colour of it?
On the log book it says grey, but it's the pearly brown colour, not sure of the official name is ???
Yup that's correct mate ;)
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Zeb
Grey one of the beautiful colours :)
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Quote from: The Wolf on June 03, 2014, 08:17:40 AM
If it's brown, it'll be the magnesium colour that everyone craves for. I have one and they look cool especially when the light catches the paintwork and all the detail in the metallic paintwork sparkles.
Personally I never noticed any of that but when Charlie who has a green one saw it recently that's what he said...and he was right. :mfr_lol:
it sparkles even more in a clean black one :mfr_lol: just saying :whistling: :popcorn: