Known problems on R6's?

**NinjaBoy** · 17th January 2005, 23:14

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.

**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

Originally Posted by NinjaBoy

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

You mean, apart from the riders

**Firefight** · 18th January 2005, 07:48

Originally Posted by Slipstream

You mean, apart from the riders

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!!

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

**Firefight** · 18th January 2005, 07:55

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

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

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!!

Specially when scraping pegs!! (not recomended)

**mattt** · 18th January 2005, 08:16

I heard that one of their headlights don't work

**Firefight** · 18th January 2005, 08:19

Originally Posted by mattt

I heard that one of their headlights don't work

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

F/F

**Slipstream** · 18th January 2005, 09:00

Originally Posted by Firefight

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

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

Dont forget corners too!!

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

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