I scanned Craig's List for a suitable bike, day after day, for almost two months. The goal was to get a decent rolling chassis, and have most of the bodywork in serviceable shape. I was really hoping to find an FZR600, since I used to have one and am familiar with them. Nothing even close to my price range came up within reasonable driving distance.
Finally, I put in my own ad, specifying a non-running, middle-weight sport bike, and listed the acceptable models. I had a few replies for stuff that wasn't going to work, and even heard from another guy looking for the same thing. I was getting very discouraged when a guy replied that had a GSXR and was close by. He didn't want to go any lower than my max price, but it was worth looking at.
After looking at the Gixxer, and visiting with seller I left with a good impression of both. The bike has a unique aluminum frame with lots of room for batteries and motor. It also has an adjustable suspension in the front and back. While I pondered the possibilities, I had a few hits on FZR's, but they turned out to be less than honest. I was convinced to move ahead with the Gixxer.
Finally, I put in my own ad, specifying a non-running, middle-weight sport bike, and listed the acceptable models. I had a few replies for stuff that wasn't going to work, and even heard from another guy looking for the same thing. I was getting very discouraged when a guy replied that had a GSXR and was close by. He didn't want to go any lower than my max price, but it was worth looking at.
After looking at the Gixxer, and visiting with seller I left with a good impression of both. The bike has a unique aluminum frame with lots of room for batteries and motor. It also has an adjustable suspension in the front and back. While I pondered the possibilities, I had a few hits on FZR's, but they turned out to be less than honest. I was convinced to move ahead with the Gixxer.
