I've been to see two bikes so far (both ZX-6Rs).

 

First one, the bloke swears it's mint.

I drive 125 miles. When I see it there's overspray all over the engine from where the frame's been repaired and the rear subframe is about two inches out of line with the rear tyre. So it's a badly repaired write off. And not mint anyway. I leave.

 

The second, is also described as 'mint' with a full folder containing a complete service history.

So I drive 100 miles to see the bike.

The folder of service history is other car related paperwork (insurance quotes etc) but NO SERVICE RECEIPTS at all.

The bike still looks nice and I make an offer subject to HPi check. They agree. I'm on the phone to HPI and the seller produces a piece of hand written paper saying 'Cat D' (write off)! I leave.

 

So that's two afternoons and 450 odd miles driven just because people are thick / dishonest / both.

 

Sorry rant over - had to tell someone - the wife doesn't seem interested!

wasnt a mate of chunks selling a zx7r?

 

Its a complete PITA when people put b0llox on adverts

Buy mine, it is MINT, to me that means no scratches at all anywhere ever period.

ZX-7Rs are nice bikes but I want something lighter and more comfortable.

 

Rich, your GSX-R is too nice (read too expensive!) for me.

 

I'm after a ZX-6R, 2000-2002 - before they turned too track focused!

Rich, your GSX-R is too nice (read too expensive!) for me.

 

£3750 to you, serviced 200 miles ago by main dealer and new Bridgestone rear last week, but if you hear of anyone looking for one let me know and I will give you a drink ;)