Buying a CBR900 RR. Want advice PLEASE

[Marmoot]

The fireblades (except the 92-93 model) is more stable with their 16" front than early model R1. But if you can spare the money, steering damper is always a welcome addition on any bikes.

If you're buying old blades, watch out for two things. (1) voltage regulator and electrical systems, make sure they run fine. Ask the guy if you can come and start it when it's cold too, just to make sure it cranks finely. (2) cam chain tensioners are known to go every now and then on these bikes. Make sure there is no excessive rattling, especially when idling. A little idle rattle is fine as the clutch plates do make more rattle than other bikes.

Other than that, great choice those blades. They are fast and can be lethal in the wrong hands, but if you respect them and learn on them gradually (especially considering you're from a 250) you should be fine and can look into a lot of happy times. Just keep in mind full throttle = 250kph+.

[scracha]

All things aside is this zx6r an alright bike? I believe it is.

I'd stick with the honda's and yamahas mate. They seem to age a lot better. I've not got fond memories of Kawasaki parts prices either.

Cue comments from pissed off Suzuki and Kawasaki owners but I've had a fair few of them all. That said, there's bound to be a GSXR750 with "one careful owner who's never taken it above 100 and maintained it with no expense spared"