Hi everyone!
I'm living in Bangkok, Thailand and recently bought a 2014 ZXR-14R. A dream bike of mine and I finally got it! I have not ridden it much, just to a workshop for a thorough check and thankfully I did; the tank had a severe internal rust problem.
So if you're looking to purchase a used bike, don't forget to look into the tank!
It would take a few days for the tank to be cleaned and treated. The fuel pump and filter need to be washed and the contacts cleaned but are usable. The fuel guage sensor has a nice furry coat of oxidized aluminium? I'm not sure if it can be salvaged as it seems rather fragile, but we'll see.
They will also be doing a valve clearance check, as the bike is at 30k KM (18.6K miles) and was due for a valve check the last servicing, and I'm not confident it was done. It's common for people not to send their bike in for regular maintenance here (as the rust attests to), so I wanted to ensure everything is in good condition before I hop on it and go crazy.
Rust problem aside, I also own a 2019 Suzuki GSX-S750 which is a great naked bike to ride both in and out of the bustling city of Bangkok, but you guys ain't here to read about Suzukis.
Well, that's my quick introduction, and I will spare you guys the gory pictures I was sent from my workshop. Looking forward to really being part of this community when I can ride my bike soon!