Buying a K3 GSXR1000

[easyrider]

Just wanted to know of any things I should look out for/get checked before buying a used K3 GSXR1000? (around 30-40,000km?) Any things specific to this bike that I should be wary of? Bad engine sounds, wear in the certain places or signs of extreme stunting etc? I know service history can be a biggie.

Have been saving since the start of the year for one so I would hate to get a lemon.

I wanna be a star on my gsxr. How much would you expect to pay?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ_bp2Q0xTw

*EDIT* Just realised there is a similar thread on here at the moment. But this is specific to make and model so I guess it's justified?? :P

[Gubb]

Gonna go fast, gonna go far, gonna be a star on my GSX-R


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[raftn]

Gonna go fast, gonna go far, gonna be a star on my GSX-R


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Gubb GUbb Gubb.........you a poet and you didnt know it!!!

[Sensei]

If the bike has been wheelied alot they are known to do 2nd & 3rd gears which can show up with a whine in the gearbox while using those gears . As a rule if it has been ride normally they are bullet proof as . Enjoy

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

wowa! meth and gsxr's dont mix! animal

[onearmedbandit]

They are pretty bullet-proof, even without religious servicing. Just check the usuals, steering stops, headstock bearings etc.

[easyrider]

Thanks for the heads up.

[breakaway]

If the bike has been wheelied alot they are known to do 2nd & 3rd gears which can show up with a whine in the gearbox while using those gears . As a rule if it has been ride normally they are bullet proof as . Enjoy

I raped mine for over 20,000 km in this manner and there were no weird sounds coming out of it when I sold it. I did put good oil and a new filter on it every 5000km though.

I bought it with 30,000km on it with some very minor cosmetic damage on it for $6000. This was just over a year ago. They are without a doubt the best sport bike for the money.