New to ZXR 400's

[2wheelsbeats4]

Hi all,
I''m going to be doing a full motorbike test soon (restricted), i've seen a ZXR 400 for sale which i'm trying to persuade my dad to let me buy, but want to know do all the coloured pro bolts for the L model Fit the H model and all the other accesories i.e coloured levers, and other little coloured bits.

Also if i do persuade my dad what are the main points to look out for when buying a ZXR400, i.e things that could go wrong or break ect.

thanks
Ollie

[Mori Man]

Hi Ollie,

All the engine bolts should interchange but thats about it except for common fasteners.

Some accesories will also swap across too , ,but there are still plenty H parts about if you know where to look

With any bike you have to check for oil leaks, engine and suspension , brakes , tyres (creep) , crash damage repair , bent bars , bearing play.

The less details you get about servicing and paperwork showing it the more you have to scrutinize the bike, if the seller is genuine they wont mind and should be keen to help to show the bikes a good un , if a seller is rushing you on the sale - be warey as most likely don't want you finding anything wrong with it.

A test drive is alwways a good idea but more and more sellers wont allow unless your insured or put the full amount of cash down as a security. The two bikes I bought here I never test rode and only the ZRX I heard running before buying.

Your always going to find faults or missing parts, it's the nature of old bikes but if it's been well looked after you can still find gems.

Good luck on your hunt,

MM!

[2wheelsbeats4]

Thanks a lot for the help i got the bike, bit of of a trek (6hrs round trip) to get it but was worth it cant wait to pass my test and get out on it ive rode it up my street a couple of times but got told of by my mum .

[Mori Man]

Yup, temptation over rules the brain every time, just tell your maw to get a grip

Might as well get polishing away at it until your test is done , look under the bodywork - you will find plenty to do

Of course photos are next

MM!

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congratulati0ns on your purchase, the next couple of months will be hell for you not being able to legally ride it...just make sure you pass first time (3 points ahem )

[2wheelsbeats4]

Yeah sits getting VERY clean i think ive washed it twice ,
just love the sound of it compared to my old 50 and 125 2strokes .

just made a tail tidy for it today by getting smaller plate and cutting down the polastic thing and got LED numberplate bolts of ebay work a treat to replace the big massive old light and reflector

[Mori Man]

That looks rather clean , what mileage has it done ?

You can attach larger photos BTW

[2wheelsbeats4]

its done 13876 km which is 8622 miles the owner before last had it for 9 years ! and got all the m.o.ts to prove the milage aswell