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Originally Posted by Jordan's World
Sweet! What size is it? And what year?
Funny you posted this. I'm actually bidding on a salvaged 2017 ZX-636 F right now. I'm currently outbid at $2,000, but was looking for a little project to keep me busy so I might keep bidding. Have never ridden a bike before. Retail is about $9k according to my research, so don't want to go much higher than about $3,500 as I think parts will add up quickly.
It's going to need some new plastics, a seat, and probably a new tank, but structurally everything looks intact from the crappy auction pictures.
Not sure how long you've been riding, but any input on this for a first bike would be greatly appreciated.  |
It's a 2004 ZX-10R. I bought it new.
I looked at the pics and I don't know if you want to bid on that without being able to physically look at the bike. I'd want to closely examine everything with the fairings off. The swingarm being dented as badly as it is would concern me big time. I'd want to look to see if any part of the frame is tweaked. With the shot the swingarm took, I'd want to inspect the subframe/tail section too. With both sides damaged, this isn't your normal low side crash.
I've been riding for about 17 years and have been doing track days with California Superbike School for about 10 years. I really don't advise you buying a bike like this not having any experience riding and especially since it's been crashed with significant damage.
We can take this to PM or create your own thread which you'll probably get input from other riders on here.