YZF-R6 Info/Advice

moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

Hello again guys Mr. Green

I'm looking for a bit of advice on an R6 */looks in Stu, Luke n G's immediate direction\*

I'm looking into grabbing a 99-01 R6 but want a little advice first

i'm selling my Lovely NSR to upgrade for summer Very Happy

my restriction period finised over a year ago Mr. Green

so i have no worries about sorting out restrictors and the like,
i'll be using it to commute often and also for a toy on the weekends and over the holidays and will keep it out of the way so no use over winter..... I love the looks and the performance of the R6 and have every intention of keeping it for a few years so...
is it worth grabbing an R6?? what can i expect its durability to be like and will it be realiable??.... I'm also looking at a CBR but after a 2001 model however they are currently a little bit above my budget Sad

so any advice, opinions or anything like that about the bike would be fantastic Thumbs Up

cheers

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moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

c'mon m8 don't take offence to it Shocked

I only mentioned their names because i remember them well

plus you own one pal so any insights would be apreciated Thumbs Up

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

LOL I wasn't seriously offended, was just taking the piss haha
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R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

The R6 is a great bike, However here are a few pointers.

* The gearboxes aren't the best. They need a good knocking into gear and can seem loud.

* You always want to go fast. (Bad idea some times Twisted Evil

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* If you take pillion it will kill the wrists after only a short time.

* Engine very revvy, so wheelies well and has plenty of pull from the midrange upwards.

* Very tarty! Razz

You will always look good on an R6 (I do,) and can do lots to them for little money.

Anything else?
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moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

YamsR6
no worries pal Razz

all in high spirits Thumbs Up

cheers Stu Very Happy

I doubt i'd be able to get my pillions to stay on that long anyway Laughing

i did hear that it can get very twitchy in the corners especially if it hits an uneven patch of road

any problems with build quality or realaibility?
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

mmmm purdy bike Very Happy

Thats great to hear, i really look foward to grabbing one

I was looking at Kawasaki but the mechanic was telling me that the diagnostics and servicing was a nightmare to sort out

service interval is every 4000 miles miles aint it?? i was quoted £100 for a stadard service.... and that aint including parts Shocked

whats spark plugs like? how often do they need changing etc??
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R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

Cost me £170 for the 6k service! (every 6k) Plugs last 12k and camchain adjust after 22k

I have just been unlucky with mine, I have a few off's and needed some work done under the warranty. However this is my 2nd R6, the 1st was a 99 model and I loved every bit of it.

It does like to get twitchy, however that is only because the front is light under power and likes to lift, a damper sorts that out.

Again like Craig said, just fine tune the set up and she is tamed.
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moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

Thats great Very Happy

cheers guys thats been a great help Thumbs Up

so hopefuly in 3 weeks i'll get to make a proud post saying i'm the owner of a 2000 red/white YZF-R6 Mr. Green

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

ok..... blue it is then

i think i'll put on a white stripe and some more lights just to squeeze those extra ponies out too Very Happy

come to think of it i'll go purchase a new powerband too Laughing

NOS my arse.... racing stripes is the gateway to raw power Thumbs Up

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dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

Red is a faster colour than blue Laughing

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moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

thanks for the URL i'll keep that in mind Thumbs Up

red IS quicker Very Happy

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Dr Nick · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Nononono....It's been settled before, YELLOW is blatently and has been proven to be the fastest colour Mr. Green

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Josh · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Red is, by far, it is just a fact.
Like how boxer shorts are far better than pants, it is just the way it is.
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bikegirl · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

RED RED RED RED RED RED RED RED
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Green owns you all.
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cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Black or blue. If you have a blue one you can mingle in at meets so coppers wont know which one just did 120 past them in a 50 limit! Laughing

But black is the quickest colour. Wink

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ShortR6 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Karma :

No No No

You are all completely barking mad and know absolutely nothing Rolling Eyes

except Dr Nick that is.

Yellow R6 is the only way to fly. Thumbs Up

Andy
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bikegirl · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

At least we're all agreed on an R6.... Rolling Eyes

Hey, get an R6 then a custom paint job - be an individual! Then noone on here can be all smug when you change your Avator. Laughing

Of course it'll cost you more to sort replacement panels but what the hell. Since when did practicality win over a silly idea?
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Somethoughts on what stu said: