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Advice on buying ZZR250

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc Twins' started by Streak, Jun 26, 2013.

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  1. Streak

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    Hello all,

    I am wanting to purchase a purple ZZR250 for my partner (she loves them), and I am looking for advice on what I need to be looking for? I am looking to spend between $1,500 to $2,500

    So hit me with everything, the more info the better!

    I have a honda ST1100 myself, so am well versed in looking after older bikes.

    Cheers

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    Theres a general "what to look for" here......
    http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?threads/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-used-motorcycle.136/



    Looks in pretty good shape this one but sadly a bit far from u (you are in Brisbane?)
    Of course with older bikes, the maintenance schedule under the covers from the previous owners is something to look at :cool:
    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/amba...l-zzr-250-1993-kawasaki-motorcycle/1022132867
    zzr.JPG

    Looks like they are all in NSW ...
    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mayfield-east/motorcycles/1993-kawasaki-zzr-250/1021367539
    http://www.bikesales.com.au/private...ial&__Ntk=BikeAll&__Nne=15&__sid=13F70AE4F26A
     
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    Yea that one looks good in the pics.....as I linked above he has it for $2600 on gumtree and only $2000 on bikesales . .... could be a great buy with a bit of negotiating if hes desperate to sell :thumb_ups:

    The hardest thing is finding something local but if u have "contacts" everywhere then that makes it far easier! :D ..... looks like a great club u have there.

    keep us updated!

    cheers mate

    Heres the basic rego info for that bike....
     

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    I like the ZZR, i had one for abit and it was the easiest bike to ride, I know your working to a budget of $2500 max, but dont rule out a Ninja EX250, I have seen the values on the ex250 plummit since the Ninja 300 was released.

    Here is one for $3500 http://www.boostclassifieds.com.au/advert/2217502-2010-Kawasaki-Ninja-250r-for-Sale.html , and another for $3800 negotiable. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sunnybank-hills/motorcycles/kawasaki-ninja-ex250-2008/1021549036

    The resale on the ex250 will be far greater than the ZZR

    its a tough time to sell a bike at the moment, maybe try the old, I have $2500 cash in my pocket :) If you dont ask, you dont get....
     
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    Good stuff! :thumb_ups:

    Id bet the partner is all smiles .. ? :D
     
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    She does not know yet...this is a surprise...
     
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    No good kiffsta, she wanted a purple one. Would have saved STreak a lot of beer for the favors he is using up to get it to QLD.
     
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    PM paint your ride, he can paint it for ya
     
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    Just thought you would all like an update on what has happened with the Purple ZZR I bought as a surprise for my fiancee

    The ZZR was test ridden and picked up by one of the Newcastle Member, who took it to his house:

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    Bike Was then Taken by Motorcycle transport to one of Sydney Honda ST Owner Club Members who went to town on the bike, here is a list of the work we did:

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    Engine oil and filter
    Coolant flush and replaced
    Replace fluid and bleed front brake
    Replace fluid and bleed rear brake
    Clean/paint radiator guard
    Remove/clean/repack steering head bearings (39 ball bearing oh what fun)
    Clutch cable lube
    Clutch adjusted
    Choke cable lube
    Spark plugs cleaned/regapped
    Air cleaner element cleaned/re-oiled
    Fuel tank flushed (very clean, minimum floaties)
    New screen and purple bolts fitted
    Twisted throttle rear rack fitted
    Givi Micro 2 and rack fitted
    Tank protection fitted
    Very quick clean and Mr Sheen

    Here is some photos of the finished article

    Teela's tank protector

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    New screen and purple mounting bolts

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    work is done, and with 3 days of rego left.

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    The sticker say's it all

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    All Loaded up ready to head for toowoomba

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    Quick stop off in Guyra to pick up some passengers

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    Here it is being dropped off in Toowoomba after 3 members of our club who had driven from west wyalong to sydney to toowoomba to drop it off

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    then we went to the Southern Hotel for lunch, where we where all fed and watered nicely!

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    Picking it up from the bike shop after the Roadworthy and a new front tire

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    It is now staying hidden till the end of the month for the suprise Birthday party, here is a picture of the wonderful woman in my life we have done all this for

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    what a lucky lady, its amazing how communites (motorcycle forums) come together to help each other out ...... she will be stoked !!!
     
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    That's awesome, you'll be scoring plenty of brownie points
     
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    I like that.well done.
     
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    That's what I call true Love, well done and thanks for sharing this moment with us.
    Great pictures :thumb_ups:
     
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