The newer ones had the water pump issue like Dean said. They put out a recall, so it should have been fixed if you're looking at a used one.

 

If you're going to be racing, I'd get the gusset kit.

Plus, you may want to upgrade the shocks.

 

the timing belts are known to go on 04s and 03s the frames suck get gusset mounts

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: suzukirider1992

the timing belts are known to go on 04s and 03s the frames suck get gusset mounts</end quote></div>

"timing belts" umm you must have a differant model no belts in a 03/04 Z..

Also the fan has had a few problems the hose the stocker has runs upwards not down & it tends to hold a bit of water. rust & failer is know to happen....

 

"It's ironic that some ranch dressings contain unexpected sugar, but a bag of sugar never contains unexpected ranch dressing."
That's kinda funny....[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Yeah the timing "chain" stretches on the 03, keep your ear out for that.

 

Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!
Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain
SCR0409-128LE

 

the 04 didn't have the frame issue they fixed that issue from 03

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101

Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!

Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain

SCR0409-128LE</end quote></div>


I don't think that's a good idea to wait till it breaks. If one of the valves is open when it lets go, won't the piston crush it? Could be alot of $$$ in the long run.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: warrior226

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101



Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!



Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain



SCR0409-128LE</end quote></div>





I don't think that's a good idea to wait till it breaks. If one of the valves is open when it lets go, won't the piston crush it? Could be alot of $$$ in the long run.</end quote></div>

No, I don't think so. The piston doesn't travel that high.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: warrior226



<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: AIRMOBILE101







Cam chain could be an issue, I had intentions of changing mine out until I realized I would have to get into the crankcase to undo the cam chain guide to get to it. Screw that!!!! I think I will wait until it breaks , then mess with it. Its too cold in my garage right now. I would go ahead and do a valve job. Just make sure you lap the valves!!!







Heres your cam chain # if you decide to get the bike. D.I.D makes the cam chain







SCR0409-128LE</end quote></div>











I don't think that's a good idea to wait till it breaks. If one of the valves is open when it lets go, won't the piston crush it? Could be alot of $$$ in the long run.</end quote></div>



No, I don't think so. The piston doesn't travel that high.</end quote></div>

Hmmm, now I'm really thinking about that. I pretty sure with the motor @ TDC the valves won't hit if the cam chain went south. Ill investigate next week when I do my valve adjustment. Maybe somebody could chime in that for sure knows.
Warrior226 , good action bro. Had me really thinking!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]