Buying a 2nd hand ZX12R

[Banwaa]

Hi all,

As the tittle says I've got a lead on the above bike and not being super technical when it comes to bikes what kind of things should I look for when I go to see it / ride it?

Also if possible can you tell me how to check said things?

I really would like to learn how to look after my bike and this seemed like a good way to start before I buy a new one. So any help I get will be greatly apriciated and applied in my buying of a new bike

cheers

Banwaa

[Desmo]

what kind of things should I look for when I go to see it

Uglyness?

[Brougham]

have you had a bike before?

[Banwaa]

yes. But I would like to learn more about the things I ride.

[Sunshine & F'n Rainbows]

have you had a bike before?

I guess you could call the Virago a bike, so yes.

[Desmo]

yes. But I would like to learn more about the things I ride.

Y'know, I thought that, then I got married and realised we know nothing.

[Maxo]

if you don't have good technical knowledge call up a mechanic and get them to do the once over for you if you are serious.

Usual stuff would be
check the forks, brakes, sprockets, tyres and chain.

when test riding make sure it doesnt hop out of gear under power.

[Billywhizz]

Hi all,
what kind of things should I look for when I go to see it / ride it?
cheers Banwaa

make sure its GREEN real Kwaka's are green

[Dejavu]

yeah get MDH tuning (very fussy) out for it cause there can be alot of problems with an abused ZX12R

[Marty MOOSE]

Y'know, I thought that, then I got married and realised we know nothing.

LOL I'm married and I still know nothing

MM

[thro]

I'd also add - the later model ZX12s had improved brakes - this would be worth keeping in mind if you're in the market for one in general and considering different examples...

[Banwaa]

I'd also add - the later model ZX12s had improved brakes - this would be worth keeping in mind if you're in the market for one in general and considering different examples...

how late model wise? i belive this is 2001

[Maxo]

how late model wise? i belive this is 2001

04.

edit: went from 6 pot to 4 pot radial.

[Banwaa]

ok cool anything else I should know about?

[thro]

err... 4 pot radial, wasn't it?