buck_y_lee
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- Sep 22, 2004
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After any and all opinions, information and anecdotes please.
Have comitted to buy a YZF426 tomorrow. Advertised as a 2000 model, but on inpsection was advised it's a 2001. Price is AUD 4,000 which seems a very fair price. The seller appears genuinely reluctant (just bought a house, domestic responsibilities etc). I have ridden the bike and it is very solid and clean.
I've not owned a four stroker before. What life span is expected from a top end in one of these machines? It has had a piston and ring(s?) refresh 12 months ago. The gear box had a problem jumping out of 5th, so has been overhauled. Suspension is solid, fork seals have been done. Starts cold on two kicks, warm on one.
Some paintwork on the underside of the frame is worn as expected, but appearance is generally clean. Rims are straight, hubs are tight, gear shift true and dependable. In short, I am worried this is too good to be true.
What should I be wary of? Are there any known problems with this model?
Time is of the escence here. It's a good price and I think will be snapped up if I don't buy this weekend.
Thanks,
Buck (soon to be owner of a Thumper!).
Have comitted to buy a YZF426 tomorrow. Advertised as a 2000 model, but on inpsection was advised it's a 2001. Price is AUD 4,000 which seems a very fair price. The seller appears genuinely reluctant (just bought a house, domestic responsibilities etc). I have ridden the bike and it is very solid and clean.
I've not owned a four stroker before. What life span is expected from a top end in one of these machines? It has had a piston and ring(s?) refresh 12 months ago. The gear box had a problem jumping out of 5th, so has been overhauled. Suspension is solid, fork seals have been done. Starts cold on two kicks, warm on one.
Some paintwork on the underside of the frame is worn as expected, but appearance is generally clean. Rims are straight, hubs are tight, gear shift true and dependable. In short, I am worried this is too good to be true.
What should I be wary of? Are there any known problems with this model?
Time is of the escence here. It's a good price and I think will be snapped up if I don't buy this weekend.
Thanks,
Buck (soon to be owner of a Thumper!).