NightRider Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I have my Sabre up for trade. I have a guy looking to trade his 97 Ninja 600 for mine. Is there anything i should look for on these bikes? Problem area's? From what i can see, the plastics look good. Except he told me the area where it says ninja has a crack the size of a pencil. What's the aftermarket scene look like for these bikes? This will be my 1st sportbike, if everything works out. Should be interesting. Here's a link to pics. Let me know what you guys think. http://photobucket.com/j7even08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Make sure all its gears work. From what a few guys have told me the old kawis were back about second gear going out in them. Just check the chain, the tires, see how the motor sounds. try to pick his brain alittle on the maintnence and see if he can give you any insight, on whats been kept up with, and make sure its somthing your comfurtable with and really like. Just use some basic mecanical sense also, you know if the frame looks cracked and been re welded or any non sense like that. stay away. Also check for a clean title or salvage or what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 That Sabre is badass, don't trade it for a overweight, underpowered 90's sportbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 That Sabre is badass, don't trade it for a overweight, underpowered 90's sportbikeNo doubt the Sabre was/is a good looking, great running bike. I thought i would love the bike, but...like a BUSA it doesn't turn. It's a drag bike, a straight line bike. Anything other than that...your asking for a miracle. This bike may be over weight, compared to to other sportbikes...but...it's over 100 lbs lighter than the Sabre. And...missing just 8 hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Ok point taken......that looks like a clean unmolested Ninja, miles are low also. Even though it looks like my girls 2 fiddy are you looking to trade straight up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Ok point taken......that looks like a clean unmolested Ninja, miles are low also. Even though it looks like my girls 2 fiddy are you looking to trade straight up?Yeah no shit lol. I've had a couple comments on that. Someone got me worried for a min i traded for a 500 or something. *cough* *ninjachk*....For better or worse. I already did, even up. The Sabre is an 85, the Ninja is a 97. Kbb on the Ninja is about 600$ more. So, i don't think i went wrong. Everyone's entitled to their opinion. I'll ride it the rest of the year, sell it about a month before winter ends. And buy a newer sportbike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Sounds like a good trade, congrats!!! I just love the look of those old Sabres. Let me know when you want to hit Hocking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Sounds like a good trade, congrats!!! I just love the look of those old Sabres. Let me know when you want to hit Hocking!!! Thanks. Trust me, i love the look of the Sabre's too. I mean, since i've been into motorcycles...i've been looking at the v65's. Still getting used to the ninja obviously. But anytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thanks. Trust me, i love the look of the Sabre's too. I mean, since i've been into motorcycles...i've been looking at the v65's. Still getting used to the ninja obviously. But anytime! You coming to this bro http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=34266 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 You should of bought eviltwins zx6r he was selling it for $2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulls Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 i always check the front fork seals to see how bad they thrash the bike most people dont replace those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timotheus Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 i had an '83 v65 magna.....i miss the power and torque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 If only i had the money, I would buy yours off you straight up. That is a ridiculously clean looking Sabre you have... and the price you got it for makes me cry inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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