FS: 2003 FZS1000 Fazer 1000

[chris1969]

For Sale - 2003 FZS1000 - £1650 ono

I bought this last year as a Cat "C" damaged bike project to fix up and get back on the road. I've just bought a new bike which cost me a few quid more than I was planning, so this one has to go. It had taken a whack to the front end so forks were mullered, front wheel had a big ding in it, fairing was badly damaged, bars bent and levers snapped.

It's now fixed and ready to ride with a new years MOT. Currently on SORN. I read that it can be sometime tricky to insure Cat "C" bikes, but I had to insure this in order to ride it for it's MOT check & had no problems at all.

Bike has 52k miles on the clock.

The work done, any parts replaced were either new or used from a low mileage bike:

Used forks fitted
Wilbers rear shock fitted (approx 12k miles on it)
Carbs cleaned out as they had old fuel in them
Fairing replaced & given a respray
New EBC brakepads fitted front & rear.
Replaced all disc bolts
Low mileage downpipes fitted, new exhaust studs & nuts
Standard exhaust can fitted
New Renthal low bars with R&G bar ends
New aftermarket brake & clutch levers
Replaced radiatior, this has been checked & leak free
Complete wiring loom replaced as the bike was originally fitted with a very complicated alarm which I wanted to ditch.
New battery
Any nasty anodized bolts replaced with stainless/originals
Low mileage seat
Suspension linkage replaced & regreased.
New sealed steering head bearings
Wheels checked & adjusted for allignment.
Dent in front wheel repaired
All the work on the front end (head bearings etc) was checked by my local bike engineer & got the thumbs up.

Still to do:

Probably could do with a service, oil change, plugs etc. The bike has no service history so I can't be sure as to the last time that was done. EXUP cable may need adjusting. The valve works fine, but the cable has an adjuster, so I don't know if that is at the correct setting, this should be looked at as part of the service.
There is a faint rattle at the header pipes, not quite sure what causing it, it's not awful, sounds a little
like a cam chain rattle.

I think thats about it, I've tried to be as upfront as I can so there should be no surprises.

As the bike is on SORN I can't offer any test rides I'm afraid.

Drop me a PM if interested. Based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

[b1k3rdude]

Even as a Cat D thats a cheap bike, perfect for commuting.  And considering the mileage its in good nick.

[chris1969]

Still open to sensible offers on this. Has to go at some point and it would be a shame to break it.


According to Bike Trader, this was actually a Cat "C" write off, I don't know if I should take that as gospel or not, I'm going to chase this with the DVLA tomorrow for some advice. There is nothing on the V5 nor was it mentioned when I insured & got the MOT done.


Anyway, I've dropped the price to £1500.

[chris1969]

Dropped to £1400,

[nickodemon]

still for sale?

[Billy Balthorpe]

£1400 quid?? Why hasn't someone bought this?

[AyJay]

£1400 quid?? Why hasn't someone bought this?

1) It's Cat C
2) If the impact was heavy enough to trash the forks, fairing, bars etc, gord knows what else might be lurking - bent frame, engine damage etc
3) No service history
4) It's November
5) It needs a service
6) 53k miles


Other than that, I'd have had it for a winter commuter. But seriously, although it looks good, it's just too much of a risk even at £1400.

[nickodemon]

I would buy the bodywork