FOR SALE: Suzuki GSXR 600 Telefonica

[nicko]

Hi guys,

Anyone looking for a cheap modern 600cc sportsbike? GSXR's rock and this one's no exception. It's a K1 Suzuki GSXR 600 in the Telefonica Colour Scheme (Apparently only 15 in the country). It's been a great reliable roadbike for me over the last few months but now I am making the next step and am going to buy my first 1000cc bike...no points for guessing what model I'm after.

Bike goes and handles great. It's a NZ new bike which did a season as a race bike but the engine went bang and was put in a garage, I've since put a new engine in it which has only done 2,000 road kms (speedo shows 22XXkms). Frame, subframes, forks, rims, discs are all straight. Engine starts first time everytime. Rims are from a SRAD bike (previous model 600) but they fit identically using the same tyres & sprockets as standard.

The bike isn't perfect, fairings have a small amount of damage which has been plastic welded and vinyled. Looks fine from a distance and damage is only noticable up close, haven't bothered getting a quote on getting them resprayed as it never worried me. Oh, and there's a small scratch on the left side of the frame under the fairing (didn't worry the testing station guys as it's not structural damage) The damage is taken into account with the amount I'm after. I've currently got it on Trademe & there's a bid for $6K for it. The reserve is $8K so before it got to that I thought I'd offer it to KBer's in case there's someone in here who wants to step up from a 250/400.

I got the bike unregistered (it's got no VTNZ history) and it's just flown through a VIN at a Vehicle Testing Station. Bike has rego till Dec 05 & WOF till June 06.

Sprockets, chain, pads are all good. Fluids have all been recently replaced.

Included with the bike are the single seat cowl, pillion seat, Ventura headlight protector, clear brakelight lens. Note: Packrack brackets in the photo not included sorry. As I raced one of these models myself I may be able to help with some consumables too.

Anyway pass this on to anyone who's after a six-hundy, give me a PM or email if you want any more info or want a look (I'm in Auckland).

Cheers,
Nicko

p.s. I took the photo at Piha while waiting for WINJA to catchup

[Zed]

I am making the next step and am going to buy my first 1000cc bike...no points for guessing what model I'm after.

Please do a review/write-up of your new K5 Gixxer when you feel you've mastered it (if that's possible?). Will be a rush for you, congrats!

p.s. I took the photo at Piha while waiting for WINJA to catchup

Nice background shot, what's in the foreground looks good too. Hope you get a good price for it Nicko!

Ps. with the new wheels you'll absolutely embarrass poor old WINJA.

[nicko]

Please do a review/write-up of your new K5 Gixxer when you feel you've mastered it (if that's possible?). Will be a rush for you, congrats!

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Hmm, right model, wrong year Zed - haven't quite got the budget for a K5 but hope to be able to get a K3. I did however have a quick testride on one last week thanks to Colemans Suzuki on K Rd. Will write a bit of a speel when I get a chance, she's a hell of a weapon!

p.s Bike didn't go in the last auction so still got the 600 up for sale if anyone's keen. Cheers.

[Velox]

If I could get a Nat Bank Grad+ loan I'd grab it but I have to be out of Uni for that. Just what I'm after though.

Good luck mate!

[aff-man]

If I could get a Nat Bank Grad+ loan I'd grab it but I have to be out of Uni for that. Just what I'm after though.

Good luck mate!

yeh ..... with the amount i am going to spending on my 600 i shouldv'e just bought yours....

Now where is that lotto ticket...

[Zed]

Hmm, right model, wrong year Zed - haven't quite got the budget for a K5 but hope to be able to get a K3. I did however have a quick testride on one last week thanks to Colemans Suzuki on K Rd. Will write a bit of a speel when I get a chance, she's a hell of a weapon!

K3, K5, either machine is a beast! Have fun. You'll have to come on a KB ride one of these days and grace us with your presence.

[crazylittleshit]

If I could get a Nat Bank Grad+ loan I'd grab it but I have to be out of Uni for that. Just what I'm after though.

Good luck mate!

I've got $10 some where I can loan you.

[Coldkiwi]

Please do a review/write-up of your new K5 Gixxer when you feel you've mastered it (if that's possible?).

with Nicko, I'd say thats quite possible!

Tis a lovely machine Folks. Saw it in his garage the other day. At that price, i'd buy it if I didn't already own the K3!

[HDTboy]

Would those tyres pass a WoF?

[Zed]

At that price, i'd buy it if I didn't already own the K3!

Hey CK, I thought you were woosing out and downgrading to a lowly motard?? jk Richard!

[LB]

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So will we see you on the 1000 at Manfeild on the 23rd?
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[Coldkiwi]

Hey CK, I thought you were woosing out and downgrading to a lowly motard?? jk Richard!

so did I.... but maybe not

[nicko]

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So will we see you on the 1000 at Manfeild on the 23rd?
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Yeah for sure, if someone wants to loan me one! Unfortunately might not make it down to the next round but will definitely try to get there.

[nicko]

Would those tyres pass a WoF?

Depends where you take it. Just kidding, they are rennsports so look pretty slick compared to your average tyre.

[monkey99]

Hey Nicko, the big Gixxer workin out 4 u?.. I am very tempted after I missed out on a CBR 6..I always thought of Gixxers asa little fidgety..what would the ride be like traveling from welli to Bay of isls..is it a arm/back breaker on the gix6?