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General => Introductions => Topic started by: Robmc692 on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 09:26 AM

Title: Newbie from Surrey
Post by: Robmc692 on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 09:26 AM
Hello all, I've been biking for 28 years and for the first time, just about to dip my toe into the GSX1400 world. Having ridden mostly sports bikes all my riding life (GSXR1000's, Ducati, ZZR1400's...you name it, I've probably owned it), my back and hip are getting the better of me and I'm really looking forward to moving to the ultimate old skool muscle bike.

I've done a fair bit of research and just waiting for the right one with the right history to come along at the right price!

There are a couple on eBay at the moment but I'm trying to stick around the £4000-£4500 figure for a 2004 ish with mid teen miles and a good history. Am I being realistic?

Any help in securing the right machine over the next couple of weeks would be greatly appreciated!

Regards,

Rob
Title: Re: Newbie from Surrey
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 10:26 AM
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Title: Re: Newbie from Surrey
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 10:31 AM
Welcome mate, I'm sure that a decent example will come along soon
Title: Re: Newbie from Surrey
Post by: seth on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 03:46 PM
 :welcome1:
To all things 1402
:cheers:
Title: Re: Newbie from Surrey
Post by: KiwiCol on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 05:40 PM
Gidday Rob & welcome to the forum.  Ask @Speedy1959 about great condition bikes of that era, he's just brought (another) one & may be able to assist with what he's seen locally.
Title: Re: Newbie from Surrey
Post by: Notty on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 06:28 PM
Welcome  :)
Title: Re: Newbie from Surrey
Post by: frenchgixxer on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 06:54 PM
Welcome mate!

Personally I wouldn't get hung up on a low teen mileage bike, maybe under 30K yes but these bikes are tough and run. Condition more important. Then colours? Preferred mods eg exhaust etc. Bikes come up all the time and will get cheaper as winter approaches anyways
Title: Re: Newbie from Surrey
Post by: Mick_J on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 07:59 PM
Welcome to the forum Robmc692.  :onya: Good luck with your search for a bike with low miles and around £4k in excellent condition.  You may have to open the goal posts a bit.