for those who know SRAD 600

[tristan]

SRAD 600


Hi guys, Im hoping some of you will have one of these.

I've been researching up on this bike ie reviews as I love it but want to know what to expect for when I buy one.

Basically, I'm looking for any tips on maintanence, reliability - how is it I've heard problems include carb icing, gearbox, cam chains, cranks, sticky chokes and rusting fasteners, I'm also aware the suspension needs attention in higher mileage machines and the calipers need very regular cleaning and maintenance.
Are there any other bad points o good points you could share I'd be very grateful.
I'm preparing in advance as to when I can legally get the bike, and are the above disadvantages really common, have you had them? Is there a proper way of checking on purchase, or a pure gamble?

Lastly, I thought all srads (96-00) were the same, but I have heard from mcn, that from 98' onwards (yr I was thinking of buying, duno why) have had an overhaul meaning engine was toned down, with more midrange power...which is best of any 97, or 98? Is the 97 better as its faster or not?

Some people claim 160mph but other (mcn)review, say 150mph im guessing real speeds!

Thanks a hell of alot in advance!

Tristan

[The Tot]

You can ask Instigator who bought N30's Srad. He says its the best bike he's owned and it's bloody fun to ride. I think Luxy DJ has one too. He's a good person to ask.

It's no different than getting any supersports 600 from that era. 30,000 miles is nothing on a bike of that age. As long as valve clearances are done, Camchain tensioners replaced and suspension is in good nick, they're good. Carb icing isn't as a big a problem - it's mostly a Kwak problem!

Seeing that it's probably going to be your first major bike purchase - i recommend doing a HPI check on them before you buy them to make sure they're kosher. View the bike and check for signs of lockwiring, shagged chassis with new body work and low miles. They make a good bike for club racing.

I'll wait till somebody useful verfies me on this.
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[instigator]

I swear I read a post just like that on gixer junkies.

I haven't really worked on my bike yet so don't know what to look out for although I understand that the CCT should be replaced at regular intervals (indicated by a rattle, which, coincidentally, my bike is making).

In all honesty, you could try the ninja as well and probably the cbr of similar ages. My 97 srad feels faster than my 00' zx6r did but I guess I could be wrong. Both were great bikes though.

150mph is probably closer to the truth, they aren't exactly light.

[tristan]

hah thanks yeah that was me but thought id get more info added on here too maybe?

If there's one thing I hate, its not knowing the facts and figures lol but either way, 90 bhp+ is good for me

[D O G]

Well I own a 1999 SRAD import.

I bloody love it, but since its my first bike I can't really compare it to anything.

I have had no real problems with it - I do think I get the carb icing from time to time on a long run in the winter, but not a serious problem. The import has a heated carbs (I think ) to help prevent this.

I have changed the Cam Chain Tensioner for a APE manual one, which has stopped the noisy top end rattle. The bike itself has done 15k, which I guess is not too much really.

Finish is a bit poor - my fork fronts have bubbled a bit, but again this is fairly common from what I've heard.

As a bike, it is quality in the corners and blasting about, I have had no problem keeping up with modern bikes on the track etc, so the performance is definitely there. I much preferred it to the R6 cup bike I had to hire for a trackday when I'd dropped the Gixxer it just feels so much more solid&planted than that did.

It can be a pain on the wrists when commuting, and agony on long journeys due to aggressive peg positioning, but then again its a sportsbike, what do you expect!!

As far a speed goes, I have seen 160 indicated a couple of times, and still climbing (slowly), so I reckon 150 in reality is what you get!

One last thing, they sound absolutely amazing with a straight through pipe & the crazy induction raor. Like hells own sportsbike

Get one, for the money they are fantastic!

[D O G]

[tristan]

Thanks alot mate, really grateful lol yeah I'd be willing to pay ~£2k max for one if it was damn mint, but ill refer to this deffo for what to check - things is im a complete noob with buying/selling really but I'll give it a shot. Thanks again.

[tristan]

[LUXY DJ]

instigator, you got N30's SRAD - & av you kept same name on GJ's aswell?


i posted up the info for ya on GJ's tristan (as you already seen now )


89 is abit low tho, mines 98.55 with K&N & carbon can co can & torque is 46.94 & thas without a cam chain change for MILES!(must be done soon tho)

all in all its a decent bike & i can stick with ALOT of the GJ's i ride with no prob & there all on K4 + 6,750 & 1000's, but im quicker in corners,but had alot of setting up on the bike(suspension,forks dropped,arse SLIGHTLY raised) + its HEAVILY downgeared
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[Gazdaman]

I just bought one, they're good bikes.

Mine's a 99 model. Yeah the cam chain's a bit rattly, brakes don't really need overhauling more than any other suzuki.

They're good bikes, plenty of power. And the previous owner said he'd seen an indicated 165mph on his. So a realish 150 I guess.

They handle very well. I've ridden lots of sports bikes and the SRAD feels incredibly planted.

Really have to rag it to get it to go anywhere though.

Gaz

[jonforth]

Dont bother with the 600, get the 750.

Same size, frame and body work. Better brakes, upside down forks, 30 more bhp!

Barely weigh anymore and are little more to insure.

[tristan]

[jonforth]

[Gazdaman]

Yeah, be careful with a 600 sports after an RS50.

And I would have prefered a 750, but I found they're much more expensive to buy in the first place.

Gaz

[lllN30lll]

I loved my SRAD to bits that I sold to instigator, never ever broke down on me and always put a grin on my face

sold mine for 1000 quid to Insitgator.

*edit* just to please McGee i'll post a piccy
https://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C06%5C03%5Cbikepics-601658-full.jpg
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[tristan]

lol, nice pic.

Is colin edwards for sale too!?

[lllN30lll]

no

that knobheads my brother
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[Gazdaman]

£1000?!?!?!

I sure hope it wasn't in that condition for £1000!

Gaz

[D O G]

Yup, that would piss me right off too!

[tristan]

Damofo: why? lol its not your bike.

That is what I call a smashing deal.

Don't know if I would bother with those lights and undertray (i forget the name lol) i like them like that and stock (bit more stock).

[Gazdaman]

I've got the same undertray, with LED brake lights, and smaller indicators, and a decent sized plate.

I must say it really tidies up the rear end.

Gaz

[D O G]

Me too, only its cracked after my 'incident' , but they really do make the tail so much better. Well worth the effort.

[tristan]

[tristan]

[instigator]