Kawasaki ZX12 (A1)

[BanditMike 0]

Right gents. As hard as this is needs must. (Thanks to Haveugot1 and Gravelrash for the post).

If all goes to plan (knowing my luck something will crop up) I'll be getting a new bike (if Gravelrash doesn't beat me to it) next week so I need to say goodbye to the ZX. Would anyone be interested in a 'W' Reg (2000) Kawasaki ZX12? It is in the green, and a cracking bike and unrestricted . I think most have seen it, but if anyone is interested let me know and I will put a few pictures up.

[Chadatious 0]

well get up a price and some info lol.

and i have seen the possible bike, looks lush mate!

[BanditMike 0]

@Chadatious wrote:

well get up a price and some info lol.

and i have seen the possible bike, looks lush mate!

If people are interested I'll sort with them mate  

I have to agree                 

[Chadatious 0]

do it!!!!

[BanditMike 0]

@Chadatious wrote:

do it!!!!

okay, I'll put a few pics and info up later      

[gravelrash 0]

Could you not get a good trade in on the zx against the zzr Mike? Mark got a cracking deal on his Bandit against the Busa! Hope all goes well on the test mate  tiz a beauty of a machine! 

[stantheman 0]

have i missed something

[BanditMike 0]

@gravelrash wrote:

Could you not get a good trade in on the zx against the zzr Mike? Mark got a cracking deal on his Bandit against the Busa! Hope all goes well on the test mate  tiz a beauty of a machine! 

I've asked mate and they've offered me £1,600 for her. I think she's worth £2,000 at least, but the ZX12 isn't as popular as the Blackbird or the Busa (needs a big man to ride them and there aren't many of us    ).  So if I can get at least that, I'll sell her on so someone can get to enjoy her.

[BanditMike 0]

@stantheman wrote:

have i missed something

Don't think so mate, it's all happened quite quickly. If all goes to plan I'm getting a new bike, so will need to part with the ZX12. Fancy it?  

[stantheman 0]

sorry mate been there and done that got owning a super fast rocket ship out of my system with the busa . i know a couple of lads with zx12s who have had high bars fitted on them and they say theyre much more comfortable though

[BanditMike 0]

@stantheman wrote:

sorry mate been there and done that got owning a super fast rocket ship out of my system with the busa . i know a couple of lads with zx12s who have had high bars fitted on them and they say theyre much more comfortable though

Fair comment mate. Left mine as is and always found it comfortable to ride, seemed to suit me fine

[BanditMike 0]

@stantheman wrote:

sorry mate been there and done that got owning a super fast rocket ship out of my system with the busa . i know a couple of lads with zx12s who have had high bars fitted on them and they say theyre much more comfortable though

Got a few bits for the ZX if they're interested mate? A swing arm, few ignition coils. I'll dig out what I've got and let you know.

[dick65 0]

hope all goes well mike

[haveugot1 0]

I might have a look down sat if you let me no what time your going?

[BanditMike 0]

@haveugot1 wrote:

I might have a look down sat if you let me no what time your going?

Will let you know mate. Need to confirm a time with my Dad to get the ZXR over for them to take a look at.

[flange 0]

Mike.Unless is a cat C or D or its been to the moon and back(which i doubt) i think £2k is achievable on the Bay mate

[BanditMike 0]

@flange wrote:

Mike.Unless is a cat C or D or its been to the moon and back(which i doubt) i think £2k is achievable on the Bay mate

I was expecting so, but only had offers at 18 so far. Replied and asked for 19 as that is better than the part-ex value I've been given. It's on there until I pick the new one up on 28th. Fingers crossed

[Chadatious 0]

Shame jordan got his pan. As would have been a bit of him. But I'm sure it'll sell as the sun's creeping out

[BanditMike 0]

@Chadatious wrote:

Shame jordan got his pan. As would have been a bit of him. But I'm sure it'll sell as the sun's creeping out

It'll sell mate, just how much for!

[Tony nitrous 0]

Folk pay more for Busa's because they see them dominating the drags, land speed events, Ghost Rider DVD's etc etc. In the real world the ZX12R is a bloody good bike and more than enough for 99% of riders. If your not a cashed up speed freak who wants to break records the ZX is an equal to the Busa in most ways. If anything the ones I've had in bits had a better build quality than the Suzuki's.  

I like them. Busa's suit me, but if there were no Busa's I'd be happy on a ZX12R.
Two of my mates have them and REALLY take some keeping up with!

I had a late model radial braked ZX in blue here for a while. A real "Sledgehammer" bike. Great fun.

[BanditMike 0]

@Tony nitrous wrote:

Folk pay more for Busa's because they see them dominating the drags, land speed events, Ghost Rider DVD's etc etc. In the real world the ZX12R is a bloody good bike and more than enough for 99% of riders. If your not a cashed up speed freak who wants to break records the ZX is an equal to the Busa in most ways. If anything the ones I've had in bits had a better build quality than the Suzuki's.  

I like them. Busa's suit me, but if there were no Busa's I'd be happy on a ZX12R.
Two of my mates have them and REALLY take some keeping up with!

I had a late model radial braked ZX in blue here for a while. A real "Sledgehammer" bike. Great fun.

Have to agree. I bought it by "accident" really, but love the bike. However, there's a ZZR1400 with my name on

[BanditMike 0]

This is the link to the ebay ad:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-ZX12R-A1-/251830222902?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3aa2404036

[haveugot1 0]

Catch me if you can lol

[gravelrash 0]

@haveugot1 wrote:

Catch me if you can lol

I can see this ending in tears!

[Chadatious 0]

being old depends if either of them will take it out for 2nd gear though

[BanditMike 0]

@haveugot1 wrote:

Catch me if you can lol

Always can mate, it's the roads that stop me. Got the wrong black top down

[haveugot1 0]

@BanditMike wrote:

@haveugot1 wrote:

Catch me if you can lol

Always can mate, it's the roads that stop me. Got the wrong black top down      

Well seems we dont ride on grass youve got no chance big boy lol

[haveugot1 0]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/181652121648?_mwBanner=1

Next yr baby.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Chadatious wrote:

being old depends if either of them will take it out for 2nd gear though

think you got away with that Chad , or less there on there way round to yours !

[Chadatious 0]

too busy bickering over whos got the bigger bike, usually something is said about that, but I wont comment

[haveugot1 0]

@Chadatious wrote:

too busy bickering over whos got the bigger bike, usually something is said about that, but I wont comment

I havent forgot you my little ginger kecker.

[Chadatious 0]

@haveugot1 wrote:

@Chadatious wrote:

too busy bickering over whos got the bigger bike, usually something is said about that, but I wont comment

I havent forgot you my little ginger kecker.

careful there phil

[goferit 0]

LATEST 2015 MODEL ??

[BanditMike 0]

@haveugot1 wrote:

@BanditMike wrote:

@haveugot1 wrote:

Catch me if you can lol

Always can mate, it's the roads that stop me. Got the wrong black top down      

Well seems we dont ride on grass youve got no chance big boy lol

[BanditMike 0]

@haveugot1 wrote:

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/181652121648?_mwBanner=1

Next yr baby.

Ouch

[BanditMike 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

@Chadatious wrote:

being old depends if either of them will take it out for 2nd gear though

think you got away with that Chad , or less there on there way round to yours !

KNOCK, KNOCK!!!!!

[BanditMike 0]

@goferit wrote:

LATEST 2015 MODEL ??

Good all terrain mobility

[stantheman 0]

a mate bought a zx12 just before i heard you were selling yours its a w reg in red and dog rough .he bought it off e bay and had it shipped from devon he said if hed seen it in the flesh he would of walked away but the pictures didnt show the bad bits and he paid £2500 the bike isnt a patch on yours mate

[BanditMike 0]

@stantheman wrote:

a mate bought a zx12 just before i heard you were selling yours its a w reg in red and dog rough .he bought it off e bay and had it shipped from devon he said if hed seen it in the flesh he would of walked away but the pictures didnt show the bad bits and he paid £2500 the bike isnt a patch on yours mate

Not good mate. Has he got any recourse through Ebay? Item not as described etc? Hopefully he can get sorted.

[stantheman 0]

he hasnt bothered to complain to ebay hes just getting on with the jobs in hand drilling out snapped bolts and getting things powder coated etc

[BanditMike 0]

@stantheman wrote:

he hasnt bothered to complain to ebay hes just getting on with the jobs in hand drilling out snapped bolts and getting things powder coated etc

Think I would have been back on to them and let them know what had happened. I'd be looking to get something back.

[BanditMike 0]

Well, she's gone! Guy come from Birmingham for her last night. Sold her for all the right reasons, but still sad to see her go. Lad that bought her was happy with her and will look after her. It was a good 3 years, but on with ZZR now

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@BanditMike wrote:

Well, she's gone! Guy come from Birmingham for her last night. Sold her for all the right reasons, but still sad to see her go. Lad that bought her was happy with her and will look after her. It was a good 3 years, but on with ZZR now      

[smilinjack 0]

@stantheman wrote:

a mate bought a zx12 just before i heard you were selling yours its a w reg in red and dog rough .he bought it off e bay and had it shipped from devon he said if hed seen it in the flesh he would of walked away but the pictures didnt show the bad bits and he paid £2500 the bike isnt a patch on yours mate

Frankly mate serves him right. How can you possibly buy a bike based on the owner's photos? As if we all don't know by now what Ebay is like.

Rant aside, all the best with the new bike mate. After a couple or three decent length trips I think you'll be very happy with the change. ZZRs are absolute stonkers, and the 14 is for sure the king of the hill. Envious.

[madcarper 0]

@BanditMike wrote:

Well, she's gone! Guy come from Birmingham for her last night. Sold her for all the right reasons, but still sad to see her go. Lad that bought her was happy with her and will look after her. It was a good 3 years, but on with ZZR now      

nice one mike I look forward to getting out with you when it feckin warms up.
will you be giving the brakes the same test as last year.

[Chadatious 0]

3 years, and your still bandit mike

and youll soon get over it having that new bike of yours but is always sad to see them go

[BanditMike 0]

@madcarper wrote:

@BanditMike wrote:

Well, she's gone! Guy come from Birmingham for her last night. Sold her for all the right reasons, but still sad to see her go. Lad that bought her was happy with her and will look after her. It was a good 3 years, but on with ZZR now      

nice one mike I look forward to getting out with you when it feckin warms up.
will you be giving the brakes the same test as last year.  

Hopefully not mate, got ABS now so should be okay

[BanditMike 0]

@smilinjack wrote:

@stantheman wrote:

a mate bought a zx12 just before i heard you were selling yours its a w reg in red and dog rough .he bought it off e bay and had it shipped from devon he said if hed seen it in the flesh he would of walked away but the pictures didnt show the bad bits and he paid £2500 the bike isnt a patch on yours mate

Frankly mate serves him right. How can you possibly buy a bike based on the owner's photos? As if we all don't know by now what Ebay is like.

Rant aside, all the best with the new bike mate. After a couple or three decent length trips I think you'll be very happy with the change. ZZRs are absolute stonkers, and the 14 is for sure the king of the hill. Envious.

Always liked the styling on the 12, think it's what drew me to the 14. Enjoyed the ZX, but looking forward to putting some miles on the ZZR

[BanditMike 0]

@madcarper wrote:

@BanditMike wrote:

Well, she's gone! Guy come from Birmingham for her last night. Sold her for all the right reasons, but still sad to see her go. Lad that bought her was happy with her and will look after her. It was a good 3 years, but on with ZZR now      

nice one mike I look forward to getting out with you when it feckin warms up.
will you be giving the brakes the same test as last year.  

Sounds good mate. Have to do Hartside again and I'll try not to leave anything this time

[BanditMike 0]

@Chadatious wrote:

3 years, and your still bandit mike

and youll soon get over it having that new bike of yours but is always sad to see them go

I keep it in honour of the bandit

And I will mate, going to enjoy the ZZR