View Full Version : Looking at buying this. What do you think?
Hey, I am looking at buying this ZX6R. What do you guys think about it? I havent owned many bikes so not 100% sure about it all.
I will take it to a bike shop and get it checked over.
Is 58,000kms too much? What do you think about the price?
Here is the link: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-470963287.htm
*Note: I have decided not to buy this bike, please see post #22 for another 2 bikes I am interested in (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=468858166 and http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-469207401.htm). Any advice appreciated :) Thanks for all your input*
slofox
3rd May 2012, 15:24
58k is not too much at all. But I'd try to knock that price back a little. Otherwise sounds pretty good.
58k is not too much at all. But I'd try to knock that price back a little. Otherwise sounds pretty good.
I just emailed you as I cannot use PM'ing yet.
Cheers
rustyrobot
3rd May 2012, 15:36
Drool!! Nice bike, great photos and a well written advert.
Something I have found useful is doing a search on this site for the type of bike you are looking for. It would surprise you how often the ACTUAL bike will come up - then you can find out about all the problems they had trying to perfect wheelies, or finding replacement parts when they binned it at a track day. Or... how well loved and maintained it was. Also find out about any specific probs for that type of bike.
Agree with what the Fox said - nice ride, maybe a slightly high price, but hey we always put our ideal price in the ad right? Hit them with what you'd ideally like to pay.
That is a very nice looking one of them...$8K just might see the deal done, if not, and you really really want it (and why wouldn't you?) pay the man what he wants.
Everyone is then happy.
Recent purchases include:
full service -Valve clearances, Radiator flush, Plugs, liquids, filters etc $350
Brand new Front and rear Michelin Pilot power 2ct's $550
Yoshimura RS-5 Exhaust with tail tidy $1000
GPR v4 Rotary Steering Damper $600
Full Dyno setup and Power Commander III with purchased custom fuel map pumping 109HP $1000
Brand new rear brake pad, front 2 months old $50
1 month old Chain and sprockets $400
K&N Air filter $150
integrated rear tail light $150
Custom Green LED Electronic HUD $150
Wet Carbon fibre Tyre hugger $250
Much Much more
nzmikey
3rd May 2012, 15:41
heh yeah I know that bike
Drool!! Nice bike, great photos and a well written advert.
Something I have found useful is doing a search on this site for the type of bike you are looking for. It would surprise you how often the ACTUAL bike will come up - then you can find out about all the problems they had trying to perfect wheelies, or finding replacement parts when they binned it at a track day. Or... how well loved and maintained it was. Also find out about any specific probs for that type of bike.
Agree with what the Fox said - nice ride, maybe a slightly high price, but hey we always put our ideal price in the ad right? Hit them with what you'd ideally like to pay.
Thanks for your post, good info! :D
slofox
3rd May 2012, 15:53
I just emailed you as I cannot use PM'ing yet.
Cheers
Reply sent.
Jerry74
3rd May 2012, 16:31
Go for it my mate has the 2007 ZX6R ..............angry grunty awesome bikes, leaves many a 1000cc behind !!!
Re the price...I sold an eight year old 600 sports bike for $8K...the buyer really wanted it. The bike didn't even reach reserve of $7,500 at the auction.
Awesome bike. As long as you have it checked by an expert who can verify that it has no crash damage, etc. I would go for it. Best of luck.
Haggis2
4th May 2012, 09:20
Super horn example :woohoo:
jellywrestler
4th May 2012, 09:26
photos are lovely but don't actually show the close up condition of the bike, just an observation
Fast Eddie
4th May 2012, 10:06
Go for it my mate has the 2007 ZX6R ..............angry grunty awesome bikes, leaves many a 1000cc behind !!!
many a twin cyl 1000's maybe... lol
nzmikey
4th May 2012, 12:53
Go for it my mate has the 2007 ZX6R ..............angry grunty awesome bikes, leaves many a 1000cc behind !!!
I guessing that they did not know there was more than 3gears ? or were they 1000cc Harleys ?
sil3nt
4th May 2012, 17:04
photos are lovely but don't actually show the close up condition of the bike, just an observationYep it has been listed before many months ago as well. I would certainly be wary.
Madness
4th May 2012, 17:07
I'd be looking at this one (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/149454-Kawasaki-zx6r-636cc-2006-model?p=1130316099#post1130316099)if it were me. Original & low K's, one owner and it doesn't scream "look at me".
Jerry74
4th May 2012, 17:12
His ZX6 has full yoshi system, racing cams, K&N and yes it blows R1's away....
IMHO at those kms that is too much coin. Nothing wrong with a well maintained higher kms bike but for the right price. Also, at those kms-is there a record of the suspension being serviced-often overlooked. The advice over getting the bike carefully checked over presale then offering the $$$that suit you are sage indeed. The vendor can only say no!
Nice looking bike (in a kind of loud way) but I think I would cap what i would spend on it at $7-$7.5k.
Fast Eddie
5th May 2012, 13:49
His ZX6 has full yoshi system, racing cams, K&N and yes it blows R1's away....
lol...
wake up buddy, wake up, i think you've fallen asleep
Hey guys,
After considering a lot of your input including that of a few that PM'd me I have decided not to buy the bike. As much as I like the look of it I think the k's are a bit high for what I need to pay and a few other issues.
Next in my sights are these 2 bikes:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=468858166
He will take $7,500 if I get rego. He has owned it for 2 years, will come with new WoF, has dropped it before and has a couple scratches and marks. Good thing is this one has done 18,000km and is an 08'. However he has very little service history as apparently a good mate has serviced it for him while he has owned.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-469207401.htm
Will take $7,500 also and come with new tyres. Still finding out more info atm.
Since you were all so wonderfully helpful before I think it is a good idea to run it passed you guys, if any of you know these bikes please post or PM me. All input is much appreciated :)
Thanks again,
Jordan.
Fast Eddie
5th May 2012, 14:07
im sure its been said before, the way its been serviced/service history and proof of that is more important than kms/age
good luck
Great bikes-a few known issues-stator-reg/rectifer=but dont let that put you off. It is a k7-even if ist reg in 08. Again get it checked carefully as it is important to service these AT LEAST by the suzuki service schedule. A drop should not put you off buying it-WITH A CAREFUL PRE purchase check. This bike has been on TM for a while-$7500 With 6 months reg? He would be mad to say no.
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