Buying a used zx7r

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Buying a used zx7r

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Hey Guys

I'm going to check out these bikes on the weekend:

http://bikesales.com.au/all-bikes/priva ... &silo=1400

and

http://bikesales.com.au/all-bikes/priva ... &silo=1400

So my question is what are the things I should look for on the ZX7's, have they got anything that usually goes wrong with them?

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First one is not the original paint, & looks to be a real bitza.......The second one looks to be original & I seriously doubt that they change the oil every 2K :lol:
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Hey Guys,

Had a look at the bikes on the weekend, the black one was rubbish and not worth the ride to Newcastle and the other sold before I got there so the search continues. Thinking about getting something else now as the ZX7R's seem to be to expensive for what they are. The good ones are totally overpriced IMO. :x :x
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Common problems I've experienced, split coolant reservoir bottle and warped discs. Otherwise, no problems with the 2 I've had
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Get yourself a nine cause everybody loves the nine :lol:
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z900/zx9 wrote:Get yourself a nine cause everybody loves the nine :lol:
I'll concur with that ! ! 8) :twisted: . . . .
and yep as such it's that time and regrettably I'll be putting my ZXR up for sale :cry: :cry:.
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a nine. no a 7 is so sexy.
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tbadge wrote:The good ones are totally overpriced IMO. :x :x
I agree, they are overpriced for the performance they offer, but diminishing supply and constant demand keeping the prices high.. I saw a mint 03 go for $11K..

Good ones are hard to find; I'm hanging onto mine :)
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i think i said thid b4, but the 2nd one was the one i was going to go for b4 o got my 02 one. But i should have gone for that one. lol
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gpxpunk wrote:i think i said thid b4, but the 2nd one was the one i was going to go for b4 o got my 02 one. But i should have gone for that one. lol
Have another beer Dave, your post almost made sense :roll:
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robracer wrote:
gpxpunk wrote:i think i said thid b4, but the 2nd one was the one i was going to go for b4 o got my 02 one. But i should have gone for that one. lol
Have another beer Dave, your post almost made sense :roll:

sorry 3 visits to the hospital does that to you, i meant the 2nd one:
i was going to buy this one b4 i bought my current blown up zx7r. Maybe i should have bought the older registered zx7r b4 my current smashed/blown one.
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Hey Guys

Well for better or worse I've gone and got myself into a whole lot of trouble

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 500wt_1182

Now it's time to get my hands dirty.
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cool tbadge!!!!
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cool atleast yours is registered, and running lol
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cool atleast yours is registered, and running lol
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