known issues vs. No known issues

[c-m]

Currently searching for a new bike and considering a variety of models. It's pretty much determined by my budget.

When buying a used bike, would you...

buy a model that has known issues that are fixable but not always preventable?

e.g ZX9R cam saft sensor, Triumph 955i engined bikes known for poor reg/rec etc..

OR

buy a model that doesn't have any known issues e.g FZ6S
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[arry]

In a lot of cases, the bike with no issues turns out to be the bike with no soul.

[Scotsman37]

The FZ6S because if you buy one with no issues then you've got no extra overhead cost of repairs at the beginning or soon after, and then you'll have the time to save up once again after buying it for future maintenance on it and just enjoy it rather being getting frustrated with a known problematic bike which may hide further problem(s)! Plus, 600c will be more fuel efficient bike anyway for everyday commuting/fun day rides out than a 900cc bike unless down the line you want to able to tour a long distance or not requiring a bigger cc engine lugging you and all your gear on the bike on hilly roads over a very very long distance required for touring?

The choice is up to you?

[c-m]

I wasn't talking about those bikes in particular, just using them as examples.

My thinking is that if a bike has known but fixable issues, then you can either take preventative measures, or at least be prepared, and have the right spares read.

A bike without any known issues, doesn't necessarily mean it's more reliable, and if/when it breaks, you are unlikely to know what it is, or have a fix ready.

Hmm it's a tough one.
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[FireStorm-X]

Hi there

Bikes with known issues, these might have been corrected already with replacement parts that solve the problem ? But not always.

The best choice would be to pick 4 or 5 bikes you like, try them (or at lest sit on them to see how they feel) then start looking on the net for reviews by owners of that type of bike.

But I personally would try and stay away from bikes with known faults as I would rather service a bike and keep it running, rather service, replace or repair a bike that keeps having a known fault/problem but the again some known faults can be sorted with parts that stop the fault happening again.
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[LordShaftesbu...]

I just buy the bike that looks the nicest.

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[mpf1959]

buying a bike on looks is a good idea.

if you love the thing you'll forgive it pretty well anything, but if youve been talked into it and dont really love it the slightest thing will piss you off.

thats what ive found over't years anyway.

[The Tot]

I bought a Honda Fireblade thinking it would serve me reliably well! What with the amount of wiring and electrical related issues i've been having, it might as well should have said DUCATI on the tank!

It's a lottery with this! Kawasakis are notorious for their issues with brakes being sub-par, and carb-icing. However, my last 2 ninjas prior to the blade served me well!

It's a bit hit or miss. I'd happily buy a bike with known issues, albeit models that were slightly later in the production run. I.e. if you were looking at ZX-9R C1/C2 models in particular, I'd try and find a late C2. Or if you were looking for a 929 Blade, I'd get an RR1 instead of an RRY due to the inevitable refinements on the production line as the volume increases.
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