Tyre Kicking (Again!)

First topic message reminder :

Found this ZX-12 at the following QLD dealer:
Top Gun Yamaha


Location
Bundamba, QLD



http://www.bikepoint.com.au/all-bikes/dealer/details.aspx?R=12039026&ref=Item&Nne=&N=&Ns=

Of course it looks ok in the photo - but the cheap price has me wondering. If it was ok, my daughter might be interested.

Anyone had anything to do with this dealership?

Late edit, thanks to 2WA:
I don't think this has been posted before but for those amongst us who are thinking (dreaming) about adding to the fleet this website might help you decide if the bike is rideable all day or just a lap to the café. Click >>> Cycle Ergo

Ewok1958 wrote:Pizza!  Made from leftover roast chook - so sate chicken and capsicum.  Easy and very nice too. 

Yum !

This ZX12 doesn't look too bad a buy at under $5k.  Interesting history.

[url=http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3065026/2002-Kawasaki-ZX-12R?cr=54&psq=(((((((SiloType%3D[Brand new bikes available])|(SiloType%3D[Brand new bikes in stock]))|(SiloType%3D[Demo %26 near new bikes]))|(SiloType%3D[Demo %26 near new bikes]))|(SiloType%3D[Dealer used bikes]))|(SiloType%3D[Private used bikes]))%26(((Price%3Drange[0..12500])%26(Odometer%3Drange[0..50000]))%26(EngineSize%3Drange[900..1300])))%26(Service%3D[Bikesales])&pso=45&pss=Price]Click Here[/url]

The price seems good , & they already made a start on the gold for you 

The link doesn't work but I'll tell you now you won't ride the Bandit again if you buy this

Try this http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3065026/2002-Kawasaki-ZX-12R

Thanks Peter. 
Interesting.  Even better at $4400 Dave. 
Bev will never know

Strange , both links work for me 

2wheelsagain wrote:The link doesn't work but I'll tell you now you won't ride the Bandit again if you buy this

Yes, that would be the problem.

This doesn't seem a bad buy at  $4,750 if you're in the market for a 1981 classic.

http://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/OAG-AD-701313/1981-Honda-CB900F2-Bol-D-Or?cr=0&psq=(((Make%3D%5BHonda%5D%26Model%3D%5BCB900F2%20Bol%20D%20Or%5D)%26((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D))%26Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D)&pso=0&pss=Premium

How much were they new? 
I remember coppers riding them.

Mate, that's a question you never want to ask if you're looking at classics!    The only question is "will it be worth more when I want to sell it?" 

2wheelsagain wrote:How much were they new? 
I remember coppers riding them.

Just on $3K on road in 1980; I got close to buying one but went with the GSX1100ET instead.

Yes I was thinking somewhere under $4k
There is nostalga value but I'm not sure they were a ground breaking bike like the 750/4 was.
Whats the attraction of the "Dor" Dave?

Only that it was one of the bikes in a great line up of 2 wheeled machines that kept on coming in the late 70s and early 80s - all at a time when I was just starting to be employed and didn't have the money to buy any of them!! 

Ewok1958 wrote:Only that it was one of the bikes in a great line up of 2 wheeled machines that kept on coming in the late 70s and early 80s - all at a time when I was just starting to be employed and didn't have the money to buy any of them!! 

That's a good enough reason then. I was thinking you were interested from some sort of mechanical angle.

Lusting only mate.  But not many of those CB900s about (although the one for sale is an import and not in original nick).  The 1100 was the pin-up choice.

Dave I've found your next one.

Mate, that is sweet! 

Now that would look cool parked in my garage

Or closer to (forum) home:

No! That just looks wrong on all levels

You don't like the colour scheme ?

barry_mcki wrote:You don't like the colour scheme ?

Everything, as I said "all levels"

barry_mcki wrote:You don't like the colour scheme ?

It needs tassels .................

paul wrote:

barry_mcki wrote:You don't like the colour scheme ?

It needs tassels .................

Ok Paul for you we can put tassels on it