GTR buying advise please.

[jay5329]

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.

[Zebedee]

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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[Kwikasfuki]

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

[jay5329]

Thanks Guys, much appreciated.

[beegee]

Hey jay... Made a decision already...?
Good luck anyway !

[jay5329]

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.

[Zebedee]

Oooooo new owner :)


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Zeb

[Lonewolf]

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. 

[100milesaway]

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.

Mmmm,  I dont think it is any of the colours that you mention.  I think you will find the colour is called   MUD.   

[jay5329]

The log book says 'GREY' I'm confused !!!

[Zebedee]

Don't be so does mine lol


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Zeb

[jay5329]

Good !  Where do I find the VIN number on the bike, off to view in a bit. cheers.

[Boomer]

Baby Poo! <LOL>

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[jay5329]

It's home.

Collected her today, two hour journey back in the drizzle, but felt fantastic. 

[Rusty]

Jay ..... You will love it !