Yamaha R6

YZFR1-Dave · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Karma :

Evening folks, I have decided i am going to sell my thundercat and upgrade to a r6. I have shopped around and can afford the early models..

I have my eye on a 2001 model in white and red at the moment, and think its the one for me. I would love to hear from people who own the models from around that year. 99 - 02? Whats to look out for when buying etc. Trying to walk into a sale with a good amount of knowledge about them. Hope you can help Very Happy

Cheers,

Dave
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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Second gear is known for failing.
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Spit-Fire · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Karma :

try the search to mate
(eg)
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=171848&highlight=yamaha+r6

there is half a dozen threads on the topic, to read through and clue you up Thumbs Up

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Ben. · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Karma :

2nd gear is the only thing. great bikes Thumbs Up

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Seb · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Karma :

The problem with old R6s is finding one that hasn't been thrashed and crashed to death.
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Ol · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Karma :

Not expecting to be able to afford it - but how much are you going to be looking to sell your thundercat for??
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YZFR1-Dave · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Karma :

thanks for the advice folks Smile

The 2nd gear issue appears to be common on quite a few other yamaha models, so something to look out for! Yea i dont want to buy a bike that has been driven to death, hopefully taking my mechnic mate with me to view the possible bikes, so fingers crossed they tick the boxes.

Was looking for £1550 mate, put the advert up on 1 site and already have provisionally sold it! if that changes i will drop you a pm Smile

here she is,
https://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk229/ShoKzjA/CatJuly10.jpg
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Current Bike: 08 YAMAHA R1

DOGFACED · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 29 Apr 2010 Karma :

Get one. If you get a good one and you won't look back .

Love mine.
Is a 2001 plate in blue.
Put about 1500miles on it since beginning of june and loved each mile.
Chicken strips well and truly gone now is a total machine on the twisties.

Can't say mechanics wise much.

It will put a smile on your face Smile

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YZFR1-Dave · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Karma :

well goodbye thundercat! and hello 2000 r6 !

she is a minter

https://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk229/ShoKzjA/04082010311.jpg
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ollieholt · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Apr 2010 Karma :

looks good dude! i have those brakes on my fazer, they are sweet as a nut, that is a clean bike! especialy for an r6. what sort of money did that spring ya?
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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Personally I prefered your 'cat, the r6 is still pretty cool though Thumbs Up

Can hardly comment, my bike is purp...I mean red Shifty

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YZFR1-Dave · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Karma :

I wasnt to keen on the colors but they are growing on me!

After the test ride i fell in love with it, had a massive smile on my face the whole time! so i think i am making the right choice Very Happy

got a fsh and 2 owners from new so pretty good! comming with 12 months mot and tax and new dust deals Thumbs Up

and no 2nd gear problems ! Very Happy

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MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

2nd gear only goes if your a twat changing from 1st to 2nd.
Mainly caused by people utterly shit at wheelies who power it up in 1st then crunch it into second.

Abuse 2nd gear all you like once your in it, but make sure you change from 1st up to 2nd carefully.

Im on 25k, done 7k since owning it (yeah ive had it a year and a half but its been off the road since the crash so shh)

previous owner abused the shit out of it before me, but did so in the same manner i do (ie: clutched in 2nd instead of wanky power wheelies).

Thats about it.
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Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

YZFR1-Dave · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Karma :

Hazylogic · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Karma :

How much did that set you back Dave?

YZFR1-Dave · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Karma :

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YZFR1-Dave · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Karma :

what do you recon? its over 2k and under 3 Wink

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YZFR1-Dave · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Karma :

sorry mate Laughing

it was just under 3k
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Hazylogic · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Karma :

you're gonna have to test it out:

Moffat to Selkirk would be a nice place Smile

lnewland · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Karma :

welcome to the world of the R6 mate. i have had mine for just over three weeks and i love it. mines a 99 with fsh with 13000 on the clock and set me back £2600 and its immaculate. nice looking bike you have, i quite like the colours as its not the common blue like i have or the red.
the only uk based r6 forum i hve found is R6ers.co.uk whee they are very helpful
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YZFR1-Dave · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Karma :

lnewland · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Karma :

I had a problem when I tried registering and it was something to do with registering my location
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lnewland · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Karma :

Heres mine

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs178.snc4/38255_10150238778375142_691640141_13975847_6919184_n.jpg

Its so easy to get parts for these bikes and loads of mods available.
im looking at doing the following
dynojet jet kit
air filter
double bubble dark tint screen
single seat cowl and remove rear pegs
and replace the under tray with either the 2002 version or something a little different
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