I am looking for a new 2nd hand ride on a limited budget. I live in Toowoomba but am planning a shopping trip to Brisbane to have a look next week. My budget is limited to around $4k and I have had a look on the net and plan on looking at a couple of bikes from All Bikes at Slacks Creek (ZZR-600 amongst non-kawasaki breeds).
Looking on the net I have found one particular forum which said approach this particular shop with caution. Just wondering if anyone has had experience with All Bikes and what their thoughts are of them.
I am planning on having a look at other bike shops in the area while I am there.
Looking for New 2nd Hand Ride
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greenmeanie
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Re: Looking for New 2nd Hand Ride
No personal experience with that shop myself but have heard stories as well. Proceed with caution no matter where you look & there are plenty of shops in that area to check out. Anyway you can stretch the budget to 5K ? You start getting into the territory of 04/05 z750's etc. Good luck with your search. 
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h.b.bear
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Re: Looking for New 2nd Hand Ride
+ You must also remember by going through a dealer you are often paying 2 grand or more for a bike,but you will get warranty which in some cases aint worth a pinch of shit.But If you know your stuff you may pick up a better bike buying privately ,but need to be carful
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bonester
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Re: Looking for New 2nd Hand Ride
I took a guy for his licence yesterday on a ZZR250 bought there. He has it six months which may not be fair to the dealer, but it had a blown taillight, buggered steering head bearings, leaking fork seal and scary stuffed front wheelbearings. Looked ace but was dangerous. 
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wazza1234
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Re: Looking for New 2nd Hand Ride
Do dealers in QLD need to supply a Vcheck or only a REVS and RWC? Would it be worth doing a Vcheck on any bike, even if from a dealer?
Unfortunately I cannot stretch the budget to $5k but might be able to get it out to $4.5 if the bike is right. You are right in saying that the extra $1k opens up a lot more possibilities.
Unfortunately I cannot stretch the budget to $5k but might be able to get it out to $4.5 if the bike is right. You are right in saying that the extra $1k opens up a lot more possibilities.
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yzr750
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Re: Looking for New 2nd Hand Ride
I will have my 2001 zx9r up for sale very shortly, it will be within your budget.wazza1234 wrote:Do dealers in QLD need to supply a Vcheck or only a REVS and RWC? Would it be worth doing a Vcheck on any bike, even if from a dealer?
Unfortunately I cannot stretch the budget to $5k but might be able to get it out to $4.5 if the bike is right. You are right in saying that the extra $1k opens up a lot more possibilities.