Buying 94 Seca 2 600 - Upgrade from Ninja 250

So I finally found this forum bit harder to find that the good ole ninja250.org or kawiforums

BUT

I found you guys none the less - I am proud to say that I test rode a Seca 2 today and - HOLY GOD have i been missing out haha.

This specific seca has about 14k miles- a 4-1 yoshi, k&n filters and a jetting kit already set up- apparently it is a little cold blooded but outside of that, runs great (as I found on my test).

I was surprised to find that this bigger bike handled so much like my little 250, I thought it would be much more of a dog.

At this point I guess this is a just a introduction, I expect to buy this bike (and if not this one SURELY a seca 2 somewhere) ... any recommendations? - I have been riding a year now, I am not crazy and I behave myself pretty well, although I am getting more comfortable with riding I don't think my second year will be any more dangerous than my first being as I am not the type to get ahead of myself especially when it comes to cornering

Are there any major things I should be looking out for- this bike is selling for 1600 - is that reasonable?

Any other comments greatly appreciated, glad to be apart of another active and great community that likes to ride

 

PCGuru! Welcome!

ROFL I came from the ninja250.org forum too, and also today!

I bought my ninja new in 2004... but about 16k on her but had to sell in 2006 when I moved, those were the years I was around that forum.

Last year I returned to biking when I bought a 94 seca ii. It had 6,000 on it. I put a pair of Battlaxes on her, and oh man, great handling. Reminded me of the 250 as well (and yes, I've ridden a few other machines that did not lol).

I love the bike (although I do have a scary new noise, see post below).

1600 may be a good price... I got mine for 14.

 

We had a gal with a Seca-II in the other XJ Forum.

She rode that Bike all-over the Country and never once had a problem with it konking-out on her.

In fact, the worst thing was getting a Rear Tire flat.

There is one thing you need to know about that Machine that is a Very Important Factor in riding the Mono Shock Bike.

There's only one Shock and its doing ALL the work.
Do NOT neglect doing maintenance to keep that Shock in the Game.
Clean it regularly.

When the OEM Shock goes you are going to have to decide on what to do for replacing the Uni-Shock.

Get you a good one that you can overhaul and has adjustable Dampening and Fine-tunable Spring Preload.

 

I agree about the mono shock and also about longevity- a lot of people have told me these bikes run for ever

As far as the rear suspension- is raising it an issue? When I look at this bike it sort of makes me think that the front is much higher than the rear- the way the rear just levels off (like a EX500 for instance) - id like it to stick up more like the sportier bikes do...

Not for looks but just to give a slightly leaned over riding position... I would think just a bigger shock, or something would make this happen...

Any recommendations?

 

Wait until you get uses to riding the Bike as is.

Making adjustments too the Geometry of a Mono-Shock Bike might have adverse affects in the handling.

You should learn about what you can do with the Rear Shock.

Buying a different sized Shock with Multi-Adjustable features is going to cost you some BIG Bucks.

 

Your totally -right, and thank you for stopping me from getting 2 far ahead of myself LOL i dont even have the bike yet.

 

What you should be doing, right now ... if you can get your hands on it, ... is getting to know the Bike by reading the Owners Manual.

Some of the stuff in the Owners Manual is going to be quite obvious.
But, there are some features you should know about so that you can become Master of the Bike.

Clutch and Brake Lever Adjustments
Pedal Heights and Brake Adjustments
How to measure Chain Slack and adjust Chain Slack out.

How to adjust the Handle Bars to situate your riding position for comfort and control.