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Bytor
7th September 2010, 14:27
OK posted this on the Sport/Road bike forum but go no response!

I'm looking at 95 FZR1000 on TM, however the owner has only put 700kms on it in two and half years of ownership! What problems, if any, would this potentially cause? He claims to have done short rides to keep the fuel lines ok etc.

BuzzardNZ
7th September 2010, 14:29
mice / rat droppings in the airbox, and I'm not kidding.

SMOKEU
7th September 2010, 19:07
It should be fine, just be prepared to fork out for a full service as soon as you get the bike, this will most likely cost you over $500, but then you should have a good, reliable bike.

Mark Pav
7th September 2010, 21:44
It should be fine, just be prepared to fork out for a full service as soon as you get the bike, this will most likely cost you over $500, but then you should have a good, reliable bike.

The only problems I might anticipate would relate to stale petrol, leading to plug fouling. Pain in the arse access to plugs. If this happens, no choice but to change them. I would anticipate battery problems unless the owner had rigged up a proper battery tender charger. Probably should budget on a battery replacement as well.

Rhys
7th September 2010, 22:02
oil and grease every thing

grease can dry out and then bearings can f*** out

rubbers can dry out as well (Tyres and rubber carb boots etc)

don't let that put you off if the price is right:Punk:

Sable
9th September 2010, 18:52
Crashed and fixed?

igor
10th September 2010, 18:13
may be he has children now. that seems to create this issue

DMNTD
10th September 2010, 18:16
The only problems I might anticipate would relate to stale petrol, leading to plug fouling. Pain in the arse access to plugs. If this happens, no choice but to change them. I would anticipate battery problems unless the owner had rigged up a proper battery tender charger...

agreed...plus a carbi clean up due to stale petrol (gummed up)
Check the tyres for cracks too

98tls
10th September 2010, 18:46
Not like its sat idle for 2 years,cant imagine there will be any problems at all.ive had cars that have sat round not even started for periods up to a year that fire straight up.Fwiw i wouldnt have done 700kms on the old TLS in the shed in the last 2 years with no problems whatsoever.

schrodingers cat
10th September 2010, 19:36
Did you buy it?