ZX400G Help

[dunkymunky]

Hi guys

I'm new here and am seeking to tap in to your extensive knowledge.

I'm looking at getting my first bike, and a Jap import ZX400g (1998) is up for sale that I'm interested in. Only thing that worries me is that, being a Jap import, parts will be difficult to get hold of. I know it needs a new battery and exhaust immediately, so are these easily available and if so, what should I expect to pay?

Here's a pic of it....



Thanks for any help you could offer

[jimsym]

Sure you're on the right forum?

Also, are you sure its not 1988...although imported / registered in 1998? This bike was the precursor to the ZXR400 which started in 1989 (i think).

Either way,this is a 25 odd year old, import only bike so yes your're right, parts are going to be difficult to get in all forms.

Worth somewhere about the £600 mark depending on mileage / history given it needs a new exhaust and battery? It might be okay if youre looking for something cheap to wield your spanner at.

[dunkymunky]

sorry - that was a typo - it is a 1988 bike. Thanks for your help so far, I'm pretty handy with a spanner so that doesn't bother me, just the fact that its only got 1 month MOT and I know it needs new battery, fork seal and exhaust, but dont want to buy it and then find the parts can't be found easily

[dunkymunky]

well, I've only just gone and bought it should pick it up sometime this week. Now I just need to hunt down a battery and fork seals (and instructions on how to change them)