GSX600F - A rather specific question!

[Feasty]

I've recently come across a few of these lately and really like the look of them, plus the reviews seem very favourable. Thing is, I need a bike to commute on in all weathers about 100 miles a day. If I bought an older model - for example: Older Model

Assuming it's in reasonable condition and not rusting too much, would you trust this to do the job? £750 seems a pretty good deal, and nearly 30k miles doesn't seem to bad either.
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[chris-red]

Ugly as sin and not brilliant but solid bikes from what I have heard, It has a stainless exhaust too.

I would be worried though because it could easily need £500 to get through the next MOT.

At 30k brake discs and clutches may be on there way out, you should find out how worn the C&S is and tires and pads etc.

Say it needs new tires and C&S thats the best aprt of £300 pads could be another £50-75.

£750 seems cheap.
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[Paxovasa]

Remember it is a 19 year old bike.
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[Paxovasa]

Remember it is a 19 year old bike.
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[Paxovasa]

Remember it is a 19 year old bike.
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[Paxovasa]

I don't know what happened there, but It seem to have posted the same post 5 times
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[Steve H]

Bendy had a 600F back in the day (not as old as that 'un though - maybe 2001ish). It seemed pretty bulletproof as far as i recall (apart from when she decided to part company with it whilst on the move obviously ).

oops - hers was a cbr. Should know better not to scan posts - apologies.
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[chris-red]

Also Rememeber it is a 19 year old bike
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

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[Feasty]

Yeah the other thing is it's a 19 year old bike which is why I'm a bit concerned. ( ).
But for £750 I could be getting a bit of a bargain!

I'm torn because then there's 9/10 year old examples with 15-20k on them for £1.5k, with the obvious benefits of a much newer bike for twice the price...
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Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed).

[Kickstart]

Hi

The engine should be solid. Closely related to the 600 Bandit engine and they are both basically sleeved down GSXR750 engines.

However build quality wasn't great as they were heavily built down to a price (from a 1991 catalogue the GSX600 was £3999 new while the CBR600 was £4999).

All the best

Keith
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[NickD]

My first big 4-stroke was a 600 teapot, and I loved it. It went, stopped and handled fine, not cutting edge in any department, but good enough to have plenty of fun on. In the time I had it (3 years - ish) it cost me nowt but routine basic maintenance (oil & filters, etc), and if I'm honest the looks didn't bother me much.

It was still attractive enough for some git to steal it!

The Mrs currently has the 750 version of the newer one, and she loves it. Whether it's mile after mile with tons of luggage on, or hooning around on a sunny weekend ride it seems to do it all well. They're a lot of bike for the money asked IMO.
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[t121anf]

£750 is way too much money, i sold my 99T 600f for £800

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