G'day all new fighter with a cununndrum

[slickncghia]

G'day Guys

Ben from Melbourne. Long time browser first time poster, with a bit of a cununndrum for you wise fighters.

Went round and inspected my first "big bike" a streetfightered 2000 bandit 1200. and after the testride rocked my socks off and i really love the style the previous owner has started and i can see potential in it...i have a dilemma

The bike has: full hindle exhaust with carbon can, gsxr750 forks, acewell speedo, braided lines, bars and underbar mirrors, newish tyres, 8months rego.

Problems: small ding in tank. tank half paint stripped and some paint testing on it. some paint scratching on rear ductail and a reasonably good job done filling in holes from removed grab rails. 1 fork seal leaking. head light low beam didnt work (hopefully globe). old horn had snapped off. tacho & fuel guage not wired up with new instrument. the fender has been "eliminated" to the point that the numberplate is actually cut and bent 90degree and bolted directly onto the rear ductail. the rear indicators are miniscule and partially obstructed by the plate.

my main concerns are being able to get the bike to pass a roadworthy. the seller isnt budging on his price of 6g and dosent want to pay for RWC. i can do the fork seals, headlight(if its a globe) and horn myself with a little help so im not too concerned about them. I am however worried that the fender and indicators may make it fail the RWC. does this sort of a thing usually cause a problem? what would you guys do about getting it RW?

i have done a check and its never been stolen or written off. At the moment he is taking it to a shop to get them to advise what will be needed for roadworthy and i am waiting for him to get back to me.

So yeah... do you think that this is an ok deal for 6? i know its not fantastic. however i rather like the style and alot of the pricier mods that i would have done myself are alreaddy taken care of.

My main concerns are being able to get the bike to pass the RWC within the 14days. The engine seems in pretty good nick and the bike in general looks good. it looks like someone has started to do a proper conversion and started doing it right untill they ran out of money.

please help me with a little advice. Im sure u guys deal with theese issues all the time when buying bikes.

to reward your patience i have included a pic from the sales add. u cant see the paint imperfections or anything but it gives u an idea of the style. I have visions of a semi-industrial style with a combination of matte-blacks and pollished alloys...:)

Cheers Ben

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/87684066157405.jpg

[TurboKat]

For the same price you could have this.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10767

[Iceman]

What he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[slickncghia]

hmm. i flicked him a message on the 14 forum. thats got quite a bit of gucci parts on it and looks in pretty good nick.

the only problem (as stupid as it sounds) a verry close friend of mine just put down a deposit on a brand new 14 in b&w and picks it up in 40odd days. plus im not as much of a fan of the style of that bike with the b&w. but your right that is a good bike for the money.

do i detect by that implication that the bandit for 6 isnt worth it?

[Iceman]

I think it's more a question of value for money.

[Cruisecontrol]

The Hindle system, gsx-r front, acewell dash etc make it a good buy for 6 grand.

I have done all three to my '03 Bandit and they come up a treat with the right paint and a bit of TLC. If I didn't already have one I would be interested myself...

[slickncghia]

yeah i can see that the 14 is better value. however the bandit does it for me in the looks department. its hard to explain but style in sf's is a really personal thing i suppose.

for me its a question... is that too much to pay for the bandit in its current condition. i can see some potential in it, however it is priced closely with bikes that are alot more complete.

oh and has anyone got any ideas on the RWC and fenders/indicators dillema?

[xb9r]

Dont rush in dude keep searching and let the lad with the bandit sweat a bit it sounds like you are all ready attached to it and you dont even have it . I know from experience if you jump in it will bite you in the arse and then something awesome will turn up in the next couple of days shop around you can get a bloody sweet fighter for 6 K

[slickncghia]

yeah that is what the sensible man in my head is telling me.

ive always been a bit of an impulse buyer. see what i want and have to have it then and there. i spend a fair bit of time per day on bikesales lol

hmmm its all food for though. does no-one have trouble with roadworthies lol

i will wait for the bloke to get back to me and see what he says was required for RWC

cheers guys, keep the input coming.

....and feel free to link any more of theese bloody sweet fighters for 6k :)

[old gsxrr]

Most bikes that are a bit ratty are ones that haven't been looked after,thrashed,not maitained
not the one to get

[sickboy]

Does It come with any of the standard gear? If not why not?

[Large]

http://www.motorcycledisposals.com.au/Bikes/Bikes%20Pages/5127R%20GSF1200/5127R%20GSF1200.htm

They want 2500 for it, but you might get it for less.

Plenty left over to do your own mods.

Thou in NSW there's about 450 worth of inspections needed on a repairable writoff...don't know the story in Vic

[The crow]

I always say shop around because as previously mentioned you will buy and be going down the road few days later and see what u realy want for either same or very little difference in money sometimes even less. I make it a point never to just by the first thing i look at no matter how much of a hardon it gives me. Walk away and think and ask someone you trust to play the devils advicate card for u. Best of luck hunting down a new toy and welcome aboard

[sharky]

Sounds like few bodges to me....stay away...Would you believe him when he says 'only a couple things for the roadworthy'...I sure wouldn't.

[slickncghia]

fair points all.

i may have undersold the bike a little it did look like a well put together package. but you guys are making alot of sense to me.

im a little unsure on buying a damaged bike and doing the whole process myself at this stage.

being my first fighter i would prefer to get one that someone has already completed and customise it or one that is almost completed.

can you guys reccomend good places to find such a bike.

links and what not would be really appreciated.

thanks guys

[xb9r]

Someone in here put up a post to see who wanted to sell their ride pretty cool idea as they come to you he got a pretty good response to

[slickncghia]

what say i give that a crack then :) but being new are there any other hidden treasure troves to search....other than bikesales,ebay and TP?

cheers
Ben

[slickncghia]

that 14 is looking more an more attractive though. i dont really ride with that mate that often theese days anyway

[xb9r]

Google a type of bike you like find a forum link and hit 'em up

[slickncghia]

good idea

[HueyonaBlade]

Mate where in Melbourne is he getting it checked over cause most of us here in Melb. have someone or an other that they know in nearly every bike shop so if you are serious then maybe we could drop the shop a line to see if its la-git deal failing that look here

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10205

or maybe even , mine [:0]

[slickncghia]

cheers hueyona i will take that in consideration when it comes time to RW whatever bike i end up with...which one is urs i couldnt find it

that 14 is pretty damn cool. pitty its in sys.

any more guys?

[slickncghia]

Bugger. looks like somone beat me to the 1400. isnt that always the way...had really grown on me. what can i say i fall in love easily

lol

don't suppose you guys have any other ripper bagains like that just sitting around do you?

Cheers
Ben

[Gix11]

Welcome aboard mate. As for guys down your way that will sort out fixing your bike up Fighter style, you can't go past Bikecraft: www.bikecraft.net.au - Brad and the boys will look after you and give you some top ideas on building and do the work for you. If you get stuck give them a call.

[slickncghia]

cheers mate. i will check them out