If it looks clean and well cared for that's a start. Can you fire it up and hopefully ride it?
Is it a one-owner, a trade-in, or what? 18,000 is a lot for many bikes but if a Fazer is well cared for it should many times this amount. Can you find see any kind of maintenance log? Is the oil clean? Does the filter cartridge look as clean as the rest of the bike? Are there any leaks, (of any type), under the bike after it's sat overnight? Does the coolant look clean or does it have brownish stuff in it? Is the battery good and hot? If the tires are worn, are they worn evenly? Have someone sit on the back of the seat while the bike is up on it's center pedestal and try to move the front forks fore and aft as well as side to side. (There should be NO play) Is there any oil on the front forks or the rear monoshock? Do the brakes work, (and hold), without easing down? Look under the seat and see if everything looks original, (especially the rear frame section). Does the tool kit lookk well-worn? While the bike is up on the center pedestal and the back wheel is off the ground try to wiggle the rear wheel from side to side. (There should be no noticeable movement at all) Does the gasoline in the tank look good and clean and does it smell like gasoline, (instead of varnish)? Crank it up. Watch for a puff of blue smoke. (If it smokes only on crank-up it's probably just some slightly worn valve seals, somewhat normal) Listen to it idle. Does it idle at a steady speed? After snicking it into gear let the clutch out slowly and see if it's smooth or if it grabs or has rough spots. After it warms up rev it up a few times. Watch for blue smoke again. (If it smokes this could indicate that it's using oil and the rings are worn) After you shut it off and it sits awhile, check the dipstick again. Smell it and see if it smells like oil, (with only a trace of gasoline smell). Look for "bubbles" or "beads" which could inidcate coolant. (NOT good) Check the chain to see if it runs around the sprockets as you rotate the back wheel smoothly. If it's worn so far that the adjustment is used up, then it's probably stretched too far and needs replacement, (along with the sprockets). While this is normal wear, it indicates money you will have to spend. As you ride listen to the brakes. They should make minimal noise with no grinding or squealing. Any similar noises may indicate impending pad replacement. (Not a big deal, just more money) Spin both wheels by hand while the bike is up on the center pedestal. Listen to the bearings. They should be quiet and smooth. Also watch the rims for any runout and/or out-of-roundness of the tires. Try cranking the engine again. Let it idle awhile. See if the engine gets too hot too quickly. If it reaches operating temperature see if the cooling fan kicks on. Cut it off and let it sit a few moments. Crank it again. See if the battery seems as strong as it did the first time. Look up under the engine and under the back fender sections. These are true indicators og how clean the bike really is.
There are tons of things to look at and check. Weight them out, don't rush in, and use that head of your's. The FZ6 is a great bike. Most will last longer than their owner's require of them. Good luck and enjoy!
i can work out a delivery i am sure for a little extra boot to go with it.:thumbup:
