93 zx6 for 200.00

peeweecollins · July 15th, 2011, 10:44 PM

I'm thinking about buying this 93 zx6 this guy is selling the bike has been sitting out in his yard for about a year and a half uncoverd and in the weather, upon further inspection I noticed the clutch assembley was missing and also the carbs. I figured I would buy it as a project to work on while I polish my skills on my 250 the frame and fairings seem to be in decent shape I know it will need new tires sprocket chain engine carbs etc. I wanted to know if its worthe the cost to restore it or I should just save my money and put towards a newer and bigger bike.

Xoulrath · July 15th, 2011, 10:50 PM

I'd offer him $100 for it. At that price, even if you don't try to get it running, you can at least get some practice wrenching without fear of doing permanent damage.

ducducgooseit · July 15th, 2011, 10:50 PM

Get the VIN off the bike and check with LA DMV. Check parking tickets, registration update, salvage, stolen? There's a reason that the bike is sitting there. IMO.

alex.s · July 15th, 2011, 10:57 PM

if the frame is in good shape, not stolen or covered in fines, buy it and part it out. photos?

peeweecollins · July 15th, 2011, 11:11 PM

I checked the VIN with the local dmv its all clear

alex.s · July 15th, 2011, 11:25 PM

is it an R or an E?

peeweecollins · July 15th, 2011, 11:29 PM

Zx6e

alex.s · July 15th, 2011, 11:32 PM

an e is the older generation R... more of a touring bike than the "race replica" but its still a good bike.
it sounds like you're basically buying a frame, fairings and a parts motor with scrap parts everywhere else?... you need to know what condition each piece is in.
is the frame rusted through? is the motor scrap metal? if the frame is in decent condition its worth at least 300... good condition oem fairings also sell for pretty well. like i said if the parts aren't damaged, you've got a good deal. rebuilding it will cost you. it will probably cost more to get it in good shape than it would be to buy an already running 93 in decent shape... but if you're looking for a project or looking to part it out you've got a good deal. if the parts are in good or even decent shape you could make some money parting it out.

peeweecollins · July 15th, 2011, 11:37 PM

Ok tomorrow I'm gonna take a real goon look at it and take all your advice into consideration thx for the info.

alex.s · July 15th, 2011, 11:45 PM

bring a flashlight. try to look inside everything you can. do things that are suppose to move move? does it roll? the battery is probably dead but try turning it on. does it go in gear? it doesn't have a clutch assembly... is it currently in neutral? if you apply shifter pressure and roll it what happens? do the brakes work? what about the shocks? hold the fr brake and push it forward... do the forks feel like forks? do they even move?
basically try everything you can so you know exactly what you're dealing with

also if its not a friend or its someone you don't like... like said above... offer less. worst case is he doesn't go for it. if you want to pay full price for it then at least you tried... i don't usually haggle with friends though so even if it is a friend that's your call

Snake · July 16th, 2011, 02:57 AM

At $200 this will make a great project bike.

Too40gawlf · July 16th, 2011, 05:02 AM

This could be fun. But be aware you wont be the first guy who picks up a project bike for nothing and ends up throwing more cash into getting her running than a nicer, newer bike would've cost.

Bosgarage57 · July 16th, 2011, 05:11 AM

Does it have a title?

July 15th, 2011, 10:44 PM	#1
peeweecollins ninjette.org member Name: Ervin Location: franklin la Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 ninja 250 Posts: 22	93 zx6 for 200.00 I'm thinking about buying this 93 zx6 this guy is selling the bike has been sitting out in his yard for about a year and a half uncoverd and in the weather, upon further inspection I noticed the clutch assembley was missing and also the carbs. I figured I would buy it as a project to work on while I polish my skills on my 250 the frame and fairings seem to be in decent shape I know it will need new tires sprocket chain engine carbs etc. I wanted to know if its worthe the cost to restore it or I should just save my money and put towards a newer and bigger bike.

July 15th, 2011, 10:50 PM	#2
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	I'd offer him $100 for it. At that price, even if you don't try to get it running, you can at least get some practice wrenching without fear of doing permanent damage. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

July 15th, 2011, 10:57 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	if the frame is in good shape, not stolen or covered in fines, buy it and part it out. photos? __________________________________________________

July 15th, 2011, 11:25 PM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	is it an R or an E? __________________________________________________

July 15th, 2011, 11:32 PM	#8
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	an e is the older generation R... more of a touring bike than the "race replica" but its still a good bike. it sounds like you're basically buying a frame, fairings and a parts motor with scrap parts everywhere else?... you need to know what condition each piece is in. is the frame rusted through? is the motor scrap metal? if the frame is in decent condition its worth at least 300... good condition oem fairings also sell for pretty well. like i said if the parts aren't damaged, you've got a good deal. rebuilding it will cost you. it will probably cost more to get it in good shape than it would be to buy an already running 93 in decent shape... but if you're looking for a project or looking to part it out you've got a good deal. if the parts are in good or even decent shape you could make some money parting it out. __________________________________________________

July 15th, 2011, 10:50 PM	#3
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Get the VIN off the bike and check with LA DMV. Check parking tickets, registration update, salvage, stolen? There's a reason that the bike is sitting there. IMO.

July 15th, 2011, 11:11 PM	#5
peeweecollins ninjette.org member Name: Ervin Location: franklin la Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 ninja 250 Posts: 22	I checked the VIN with the local dmv its all clear

July 15th, 2011, 11:29 PM	#7
peeweecollins ninjette.org member Name: Ervin Location: franklin la Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 ninja 250 Posts: 22	Zx6e

July 15th, 2011, 11:37 PM	#9
peeweecollins ninjette.org member Name: Ervin Location: franklin la Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 ninja 250 Posts: 22	Ok tomorrow I'm gonna take a real goon look at it and take all your advice into consideration thx for the info.

July 15th, 2011, 11:45 PM	#10
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	bring a flashlight. try to look inside everything you can. do things that are suppose to move move? does it roll? the battery is probably dead but try turning it on. does it go in gear? it doesn't have a clutch assembly... is it currently in neutral? if you apply shifter pressure and roll it what happens? do the brakes work? what about the shocks? hold the fr brake and push it forward... do the forks feel like forks? do they even move? basically try everything you can so you know exactly what you're dealing with also if its not a friend or its someone you don't like... like said above... offer less. worst case is he doesn't go for it. if you want to pay full price for it then at least you tried... i don't usually haggle with friends though so even if it is a friend that's your call __________________________________________________

July 16th, 2011, 02:57 AM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	At $200 this will make a great project bike.

July 16th, 2011, 05:02 AM	#12
Too40gawlf ninjette.org guru Name: Eric Location: NoVa Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Super Sherpa! Posts: 388	This could be fun. But be aware you wont be the first guy who picks up a project bike for nothing and ends up throwing more cash into getting her running than a nicer, newer bike would've cost.

July 16th, 2011, 05:11 AM	#13
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Does it have a title?

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