2009 GTR Buying Advice, Know this bike??

[LandShark7081]

Evening Everyone,

I've seen a 2009 GTR for sale at Jordan Motorcycles in Yorkshire.

Seems immaculate on the Advert and through speaking to the dealer via email, need to ask some further questions. It's over 100 miles from me so not seen it in the flesh, Does anyone know
NV09 JYD.....two owner machine, 6800 miles.
Anyone any advice on what to look for/ask.

Cheers
Landshark

[BigAlan]

Blimey that's been nowhere has it, I would aks they give it a fluid service including the brake and clutch fluid as if it's not been changed it needs it.

I have a 2011 bike which is the newer one generation 2 which has the "better higher mirrors" and the eco mode should you want it. No idea what cost this bike is but check around and see if you can get a 2010 or later one for the money, nowt wrong with a 09 but the later ones are current design wise.

Awesome bike whatever.

[LandShark7081]

Hi BigAlan,

Thanks for the reply.

It looks immaculate, it's up for £6,890, apparently the owner literally sold it due to lack of use. The dealer described it as pristine.
I've not negotiated on price (salesman I've spoken to previously was off today) but I'll ask about the those fluids being changed, I'm always wary when dealers say they'll service it before sale as I instantly think oil/filter only.....

Cheers

[BigAlan]

I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to my bike as I change oil, oil filter, diff oil and air filter every 4K miles, it's easy, I change my brake and clutch fluid every three years as crap gets in there, and the big thing is you MUST rotate the bobbins on the front disks every month and lube them with brake cleaner or the disks will warp, a nut and bolt through the bobbin then rotated is easiest, and I always have the pads out and clean the calliper as well, but as I say I am a nerd when it comes to my bike.

Check the tyre pressure sensors work and ask if they are original, if so you can change the batteries easily, the later ones are sealed. If you can check the tyres for age, if it's been stood it might have a flat spot, in any doubt a lot,of us now run the Michelin PR4GT as they seem the best with dual compounds.

Anything else you want to know just ask on this forum, we know everything between us apart from saturdays lottery numbers.

[O.C.]

  i see from the dealer advert that all bikes are serviced before sale, you need to establish what level of service has been completed,  also check the rear suspension adjuster, if the bike has been standing for some time  it may have become seized

The bike has clearly got low mileage but I don't think that fact justifies a premium price   

There's no doubting that a later model with the improved mirrors, glove bix etc is, in my opinion, a better proposition

Either way, good luck with your search, andca very warm welcome to this forum, where you will get honest answers to all your questions and plenty good advice, plus more than a little banter     

[LandShark7081]

Thanks BigAlan,

You certainly know these machines, impressed with your attention and care to yours!

I am incredibly fussy with my bikes, maintaining them and cleaning to the hills!! I'll certainly ask all the question and IF I do go for it I'll be looking to get it to this sort of standard. Your information is genuinely appreciated.

Thanks again

LS

[LandShark7081]

Thanks OC

Again a nice welcome and great information which will be a great help in my search!

I know what you mean about pre-sale servicing, had this before at various dealers where it's just an oil and filter change....

Appreciate what you say about premium price, how far above in your opinion is it above where it should be?

Cheers
LC

[O.C.]

its difficult to say but I think £6600 is an expected retail price, a private sale might be about £1000 cheaper.

By searching you may find a later model (post 2010) which is a better specified bike. However it may cost a little more.

I do think that the bike you have been looking at looks to be in excellent condition

[zedmeister]

i agree with all the above service info but a must is to check if the re-calls have been done, i think there were 3 of them. i too would go for the Gen 2 if you can squeeze that little bit more ££££, it would be worth it.

[BigAlan]

A quick scan of motorcycle news brings up a 10 model with 10,000 miles for £6995 at Chorley Yamaha with full service history, that took seconds so have a sneak about.

[zedmeister]

A quick scan of motorcycle news brings up a 10 model with 10,000 miles for £6995 at Chorley Yamaha with full service history, that took seconds so have a sneak about.

got my 4th GTR from Chorley Yamaha got a very good deal too the sales guy was called charlie.

[Wookie]

Fluids renewed including coolant ... new hoops and check front brake discs for any runout then ...
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BUY THE BUGGA ... its frellin mint ok not  top end of price range . But WE'RE are you going to get a nearly new not fully run in yet bike like the mighty Kwak for that sorta cash ???

[O.C.]

got my 4th GTR from Chorley Yamaha got a very good deal too the sales guy was called charlie.

  I've dealt with Chorley Charlie and he's very good      

[Macskwak]

Matey offer him 6500 n av it serviced at kwak dealer its not run in yet and youll love it for sure and hell sell it at 6500 cos itll sit there if he dont n he knows that. Dont be frightened to walk away and hell call u back for sure. Welcome aboard 👍😁

[LandShark7081]

Hi Guys,

All great replies and advice, thank you!

Now had a chance to speak to the sales guy, all pretty much as I've said before, all in A1 condition apart from a scuff mark on the top of one of the panniers - probably a boot Mark, getting on/off. Service completed was a basic oil service as it was all it required - I'd have to sort that.
Not much manoeuvre on price so I'll have a think what to do and maybe try again.
Cheers
LS