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16-08-09, 10:01 PM

Hey guys,

I've got the opportunity to buy a dirt-cheap GSX-R 400. A friend of my brother's bought it for a runaround, and while riding it back from buying it got pulled as he hadn't sorted insurance on it. He now can't afford it after fine+insurance hike, so is looking to get shut.

First, what're they like? Won't get to see it till Tues/Weds. I've heard good things about the little 400s, so hopeful it'd be good.

Secondly, if I didn't like it, would anyone here be interested in it, or know someone who would? At the worst I can probably make a small amount of cash on it while still giving someone a bargain (given that they're going for about £1300 on biketrader right now...)

Thirdly, any ideas on the possibility for a front-end swap? My brother's not sure if it's an 89 or a 90, but if it's 90, it's USD forks and 4-pots. Any ideas if this would be an easy swap, as I can't see anyone having done it before.

Cheers!

16-08-09, 10:01 PM	#1
Neeja Guest Posts: n/a	Gsx-r 400 Hey guys, I've got the opportunity to buy a dirt-cheap GSX-R 400. A friend of my brother's bought it for a runaround, and while riding it back from buying it got pulled as he hadn't sorted insurance on it. He now can't afford it after fine+insurance hike, so is looking to get shut. First, what're they like? Won't get to see it till Tues/Weds. I've heard good things about the little 400s, so hopeful it'd be good. Secondly, if I didn't like it, would anyone here be interested in it, or know someone who would? At the worst I can probably make a small amount of cash on it while still giving someone a bargain (given that they're going for about £1300 on biketrader right now...) Thirdly, any ideas on the possibility for a front-end swap? My brother's not sure if it's an 89 or a 90, but if it's 90, it's USD forks and 4-pots. Any ideas if this would be an easy swap, as I can't see anyone having done it before. Cheers!