Srad Vs R6

Englewood · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Karma :

Hi Bikers.

I had a Srad 600 last year but i sold it after the summer months, now im looking at a R6 2000 model does this bike have a manual choke like the SRAD?

I miss my summer biking Sad

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Is there much differnce between the 2 bikes?

lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

in my opinion the R6 is well ahead of the srad in terms of handling, it needs to be ridden hard though to get the best from it.

But is possibly one of the best handling bikes of it's era, if possible go for a 2002 R6 if you want a carb'd version, as the 2nd gear issue was primarily sorted by then.

Englewood · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Karma :

Thanks for the replys guys, well im looking at something like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-yamaha-R6-/170800192738?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item27c47c1ce2

Do they have a choke aswell?
2nd gear problems? Are these common on a 2000 r6?

fray · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 16 Apr 2011 Karma :

That looks a nice clean bike mate. There is a major service at 24,000 miles which includes valves being checked which is quite pricey. Maybe ask if this was done as it has 25,000 on the clock.

They do have manual choke and 2nd gear problems can be common up untill 2002 I think. Depends on how its been ridden previously. Is easy to check for the problem though.
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MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

They have a choke. You need to look at around 05 onwards for auto choke sportsbikes.
Gearbox problems are on all 5eb r6s, but if the gearbox isnt fucked when you get it, then it probably wont unless you hammer it from 1st to 2nd all the time.
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Englewood · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Karma :

Ah cheers, chokes do me nut in ha. Only can buy what i can afford though Confused

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Oh right cheers ill bear that in mind when looking for one.

How would i check the gearbox?

J4mes · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Karma :

Give it whopper toes in first then change to second. If it misses or falls out (and you're sure it isn't your poor changing) then it has the "2nd gear issue"

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lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

The gearbox was recalled but did not affect 2002 models, 2003 on was fuel injected, no choke

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Englewood · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Karma :

Gutted the Ebay one now has been sold.

How about this one

https://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3727569.htm

lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

AL- · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Karma :

Never had any gearbox issues on my 03 one Confused

0l0dom0l0 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2009 Karma :

The second gear issue affected all the bikes up to 03 where they went fuel injected and sorted it.

It was a common yammy thing at the time due to the design they used for the dogs. It affected the thundercats, fazers, r6's, r1's and probably some more.

Just hammer it in second gear, if it jumps out then its fucked, if not then you should be good.

Yes they have a manual choke.

On a side note, I bought my 2004 Daytona 600 with 12k miles for £2150 which is not much more than you're looking to spend.
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