High mileage R6

bangbros69 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Karma :

Hi a am ythinking about buying an R6 and i have found one within my price range but it has 26000 miles on the clock thats probably why it is in my price range, just wondering if there is anything i should look out for when buying it noticable common faults? Very Happy

its a 2004 54 plate with a s**T load of extras any advice be helpful Very Happy

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MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

26000 miles is not a high mileage unless its a 2 stroke 50cc that hasnt had a rebuild.
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Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

Check things like C&S, brake pads, suspension and wheel bearings. Also check the brake discs.

26k shouldn't see any engine problems, but it WILL affect your resale .... if you get it cheap enough you can take that hit and not lose out much, then this isn't a problem thought!! Smile

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dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

I bought an old 1999 CG125 with 25000 miles on it xD

but you probs want to have a look and see what kind of condition its generally in.

As Blue_SV650S said, you will want to check all these before you buy it, just to be sure.

but if you are planning on keeping it, the resale value shouldnt be that much of a worry.

cheers

dunc

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alone · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Karma :

If you're a nancy boy, that's high mileage. If you're normal, then that's nothing.

Be sure to take it for a test ride, ensure it doesn't slip out of any gears (really shouldn't), and just look for general signs of harsh riding.

I recently saw an R6 at MTC in Reading for £3,000. I wouldn't have paid even £1,000! Cracks in the fairing, right-side of the front tire was almost bald (left side was fine). Bar ends scratched, chain slack, engine casing scratched. What I'm trying to say is look at it very closely, don't lust over it and find all the tiny issues later on.
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