Known problems on R6's? [Archive]

NinjaBoy

17th January 2005, 23:14

moko

18th January 2005, 01:06

Nothing specific but with a bike like that always make sure it`s got FSH and receipts for everything.Modern bikes are good but there are good owners and bad owners,look for things like non-standard paint or plastic(possibly binned),rounded off fastners e.t.c.It`s the simple stuff that gives it away,anyone who cant,or cant be bothered,to adjust and lube a chain properly isn`t the kind of person you want to buy a bike off of.Good solid bike,just take the usual precautions you would with any bike and you wont go far wrong.

flipper

18th January 2005, 03:55

If you do a bit of a search on the web you will find the odd mention of popping out of second gear etc for the 99-02 models. Use your noodle oops I mean google.

Firefight

18th January 2005, 06:21

Not sure about eariler models, but have owned an 03, and still have an 04, have done about 32k on the 04, no problems, bloody good bike. your welcome to tee up and take it for a blat sometime.

F/F

Juan

18th January 2005, 07:10

Just look out for lock wire on sump plug and other parts = Raced...

Gear box on my 2000 model was typical Yamaha , CRAP, however it never jumped out of any gears

Oh and get a damper fitted, they need it

Slipstream

18th January 2005, 07:34

Are there any known problems on R6's I should look out for ?

You mean, apart from the riders :bleh:

Firefight

18th January 2005, 07:48

You mean, apart from the riders :bleh:

Whatyda mean ?

F/F

Sparky Bills

18th January 2005, 07:50

The only problem with the R6 is that they are not as fast as an R1!! :banana:

Then again.. It depends on the rider I guess.
Happy riding dude!

Firefight

18th January 2005, 07:55

The only problem with the R6 is that they are not as fast as an R1!! :banana:

Then again.. It depends on the rider I guess.
Happy riding dude!

yep, your right there those R1 sure are fast (in a straight line.)

F/F :sly:

Sparky Bills

18th January 2005, 08:01

Dont forget corners too!! :kick:
Specially when scraping pegs!! (not recomended)

mattt

18th January 2005, 08:16

I heard that one of their headlights don't work :Pokey:

Firefight

18th January 2005, 08:19

I heard that one of their headlights don't work :Pokey:

Thanks Matt, I wondered how long it would be b4 that came up.. :blank:

F/F :o

Slipstream

18th January 2005, 09:00

Whatyda mean ?

F/F

They look at me funny :disapint:

White trash

18th January 2005, 09:27

I know two people in Wellington, each with an 03 R6 that the coils have failed on.

**R1**

18th January 2005, 09:32

Dont forget corners too!! :kick:
Specially when scraping pegs!! (not recomended)
why not its such fun and it impresses the hell out of most people when they see you have scraped half the peg off :ride:

jrandom

18th January 2005, 09:36

it impresses the hell out of most people when they see you have scraped half the peg off :ride:

*I* just do that with the angle grinder after I've finished giving my kneesliders that 'authentic' look.

Dammit, that reminds me. I must get out and sand off my chicken strips before anyone sees the new tyres.

Two Smoker

18th January 2005, 09:52

Well my insurance has come thru and have been looking around for a replacement 600 Sports bike. I've seen a couple of R6's and planning to take some test rides this week.

Are there any known problems on R6's I should look out for ?

There are two I've seen, a 2000 and 2002 both with < 11km's.

With the little ride i had, they are a great bike, make sure you fit a 120/70 rather than the standard 120/60...

The only problem i had was, TANKSLAPPERS!!!! Get an aftermarket steering damper.... then it should be a sweet bike, with great midrange power and torque...

But ofcouse if you were a real man.... you would get a GIXXER :shifty:

**R1**

18th January 2005, 10:01

*I* just do that with the angle grinder after I've finished giving my kneesliders that 'authentic' look.

Dammit, that reminds me. I must get out and sand off my chicken strips before anyone sees the new tyres.
Hahahaha :yes: That reminds me...years ago when i first bought some leathers that had sliders...i went out and scraped em real good on the driveway to make em look 'authentic'...but i got the angle all wrong :doh: my mates to this very day still give me shit :doh: :doh: Till i go round the outside of them with the knee down :banana:

SlowSteve

18th January 2005, 10:06

The YZFR6 has the worst front forks of all the 600's (cheap and nasty).
If you want to push the bike you will have to get them some new springs (ohlins) and a re-valve (Robert Taylor). This makes the bike ride about 200% better.
Also check the steering head bearings (or better still, get a good workshop to check them) to make sure they are tight (to specs.). This will help stop those nasty slappers.

750Y

18th January 2005, 10:38

i found the R6 to be a good bike. a bit flighty, but huge fun. I'm not aware of any major problems that they had & both myself & a mate had them.

scroter

18th January 2005, 14:47

there sweet, i think the gearboxs arnt the best but if you keep the chain lubed and dont go banging down gears you should be alright. someone said something about the front end being shite but i reckon my gixxer was worse. i just adjusted my mates one and its sweet as. although getting it re-valved etc and springs if need be im sure would make it better.

NinjaBoy

18th January 2005, 18:28

The only problem i had was, TANKSLAPPERS!!!! Get an aftermarket steering damper.... then it should be a sweet bike, with great midrange power and torque...

At what speed or how hard were you pushing it before the TANKSLAPPERS started appearing ?? I'll prolly take it easy to start with :innocent: Only just getting my back healed and all.

But ofcouse if you were a real man.... you would get a GIXXER :shifty:
Thought about a GIXXER but cannot find a good one in my price range. I tried a 99 model which felt a little big for me. Had to stretch a bit more to reach the bars.

vtec

18th January 2005, 22:18

*I* just do that with the angle grinder after I've finished giving my kneesliders that 'authentic' look.

Dammit, that reminds me. I must get out and sand off my chicken strips before anyone sees the new tyres.

Haha, I seriously know someone who has done that. Had a GSX1400. Anyway he pointed out "how far he was leaning down to my dad", but he's a real nana rider through corners, nutter on the straights type character. And all my dads mate said was I wonder what grit he used.

Velox

18th January 2005, 22:39

I know two people in Wellington, each with an 03 R6 that the coils have failed on.
Yeah, I was just going to say that. One of the guys had his bike in the shop getting "fixed" for at least a month and then it started crapping out again a few days after it was back in there. He got so sick of not having his bike that he bought a new one. The R6 was still under warrantee too (being '03). So evidently it can be a prob with '03 R6s but then again lots of people don't seem to have that prob at all. Put me off anyway.

NinjaBoy

18th January 2005, 23:47

Yeah, I was just going to say that. One of the guys had his bike in the shop getting "fixed" for at least a month and then it started crapping out again a few days after it was back in there. He got so sick of not having his bike that he bought a new one. The R6 was still under warrantee too (being '03). So evidently it can be a prob with '03 R6s but then again lots of people don't seem to have that prob at all. Put me off anyway.

Now you've got me concerned. What coils are we talking about ?

v.ros`

19th January 2005, 08:21

how much u prepared to spend...???

just curios :D

Mooch

19th January 2005, 21:47

The only problem with the R6 is that they are not as fast as an R1!! :banana:

Then again.. It depends on the rider I guess.
Happy riding dude!

Hey Sparky , someone needs to tell the R6 owner below that R1's are faster :laugh:

http://www.cdd.co.nz/hillclimb/hill2004.htm

WINJA

19th January 2005, 21:59

Velox

19th January 2005, 23:34

Now you've got me concerned. What coils are we talking about ?
I'm not entirely sure what was going on. There was some mention of "coils" and so my mate got his replaced but that didn't seems to solve the prob. It seems (just from what I've heard, which isn't heaps) that the prob is more that there is a prob and it's not quickly fixed. Remember these "rumours" only concern '03 R6s though.

SPORK

20th January 2005, 00:56

Holy crap this guy is funny! And that's what disturbs me...

Oh well, although it goes against everything I stand for, positive rep for him!