Kwak zx-6r 2001, any known faults?

Paxovasa · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Karma :

Looking at possibly getting one of these bikes.

Kawasaki ZX-6R (2001/Y) £1,850 11,300 miles.

I have spoken to the owner as i work with them and they are willing to come down on price.
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Thats a pretty decent deal as it is?

Typical Kawasaki downpipes possibly... I even saw one of these at lunch, so bonus.
His had rust on the rear swing arm near the spindle..significant amounts of rust.

I dont know of any faults, but im sure others do Mr. Green

Main question...is it green.

Paxovasa · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Karma :

It is blue. Sad

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikes-for-sale/searchresults/detail/Kawasaki/ZX-6R/2001/_/R-NXGN-7565537
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mad4it028 · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Karma :

not sure how you saw rust as the swingarms are alloy
the only common fault i can think of with zx6r is the gears stick and its a very simple fix that takes all of 10 mins and a can of wd40
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

https://zx6r.com/attachments/zx6r/1630d1234155655-got-new-bike-looking-advice-kawasaki-20vehicle-20salvage.jpg

One of those?

The rust I saw was right next the the spindle/big nut, where the adjusters are. If its there on the way home i'll take a quick snap on the phone... but im not joking the rust was... very much eating it.

mr.kris · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

i have one it ate its gearbox but that was because i wheelie it all day long not a comon fult they go forever take loads of abuse crash well no idea about rust the thick layer of dirt and moss that covers mine hides all that Smile

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superstacker · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Karma :

I had one with about 26,000 miles on it, and it now has 54,000 miles on it and is now belonging to my dad as I bought a new Z750.

In my ownership I had no major mechanical issues, it required a new fuel pump after it was standing for 3 months while i was in afghanistan.

Remember to "burp" the oil filter when you change it, otherwise the oil light won't go out. Keep on top of the calipers as they can go spongy.

I actually quite miss riding it...