R6 Front trye change??

18aprilia · I don't get it? Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Karma :

In about 3 years I hope to buy a brand new R6, but heard that the front trye needs to be changed for the bike to feel alot more stable in the corners. Is this true or myth?
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

If you're buying a brand new one then you don't need to worry, the thing you're on about applies to pre-injection (before 2003) models only.
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18aprilia · I don't get it? Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Karma :

Oh ok, thanks alot. Thumbs Up

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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Planning head abit eh? Very Happy

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18aprilia · I don't get it? Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Karma :

I always like to plan.. I start saving up now, means that i will have more then enough for it. plus insurance. I do see what you mean thuo Thumbs Up

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VTR SP1 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Karma :

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

So do you reckon you should have been able to pass your test by then? Either that or the DSA will become very rich. Razz

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Bike test or his 11+?

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

The question is a bit pointless because who knows what the R6 or 2008 will be like?

I bet it wont have the same problems as present ones.
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VTR SP1 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Karma :

Yams, the 2003-2004 model had a 60 section front tyre aswell. The 2005 model has changed to a 70 section.

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MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

It was the 2003/2004 models that came with a 60 profile front tyre rather than the normal 70. The models previous to this and from 2005 onwards the R6 came/comes with a 70 profile as standard. But if you are not planning to buy one for 3 years why worry about it now? Confused

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BLOFLY 636 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Karma :

Dom_ · Points Mean Prizes Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

Do you really think you could handle an R6 in 3 years, if your throttle happy and love lotsa revs then your going to die pretty soon. A mate took me pillion on his R6, up the cat n fiddle then back down to stoke, on the way back we did a detour to his house and he opened it up along the A500 we hit 155 so quickly it was pretty stupid really, but it was fun! Anyway, back on topic if you've got the self control then go for it, but i know i'd kill myself on one, which is why i'm not even thinking about a 600 yet. I seriously suggest you go pillion on any 600 and ask them to open it up, that will open your eyes a bit.
But on the other hand if your a tame rider on your rs then a 600 will be ok for you as long as you do not go over the top.

Oh and it's a bit stupid asking about whether a tyre needs changing on a bike thats not even been designed yet, never mind being produced!

Heres a pic of me and the R6, yes it was snow, from about 3 months ago.
https://homepage.ntlworld.com/kevin.wise1/R6%20Pics/Me%20and%20Matts%20r6.jpg

Andy99 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Karma :

As has been said up until this year all R6's have had a 60 section front tyre this year is the first model with the 70 section tyre.
There is nothing wrong with the 60,i ran my R6 from new (2000 mod) on the 60 until last year when i changed to the 70. The 70 feels better when at large lean angles and the bike tips in a bit faster.
When going to a 70 section from a 60 you should drop the forks a few MM to compensate for the height difference,i dropped mine 8mm but i think 5-6mm would have easily been enough. Something else to bear in mind is some 70 section tyres will rub inside of the mudguard at speed when new,i run a Bt014 which is fine.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Erm, What happens when the latest hot-poop 600 isn't an R6 in three years time?

Its no use worrying about things like that until you get there IMO. Itherwise you'll drive yourself crazy!
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BLOFLY 636 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Karma :

absolutely! I have to question the sanity in owning a really powerful machine like a hayabusa, ZX-12R, blackbird or even a 1000cc bike since the late 600's and 636's Wink

are so quick compared to a few years ago! I can't imagine how careful you would have to be with such a mass of power in a flick of the wrist, at least on a 600 you have the low down flexibility but on a 1000cc bike for example the 2000 Yamaha R1, 3000rpm was considered where the bike started to produce good "pulling" power "Quoted by Simon Ronnie Smith" but now the later R1's are flatter than a dale fart below 5000RPM "Quoted by Perfomance Bikes" so IMO I would choose a quick six over the bigger bikes because I just think they feel quicker when you push them hard, as opposed to the big bikes catching you out unaware mid corner Exclamation

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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Who said he's gonna buy it new. I'd never buy a brand new bike unless I was exceptionally rich and could afford the massive depreciation.
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BLOFLY 636 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Still, buying new's a mugs game. Better waiting 6 months till someone else has got thier name on the book so they lose out.
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BLOFLY 636 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Karma :

I felt worried about buying used because how people treat their bikes thats why I bought mine new, so I have full understanding of it's service and I am in no interest to trade up because it still scares the sh!t out of me sometimes
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

When buying privately you get an idea about the last owner, you can see if their garage is a shit hole and by talking to them you get an impression of them and thus of how the bike has been looked after. If they spend all their time telling you how great at wheelies it is or how fast it will go then you can be fairly safe in saying its been abused. If they do actually seem knowledable about the bike servicing and vaguelly sensible then its a fairly safe bet. Buy from a dealer and you don't get to know anything other than the number of previous owners its had.

Dealers really aren't all that great, try and claim something on warrenty and they've got a list as long as your arm of reasons why its nothing to do with them. Also there is the slight matter of dealers being more expensive when buying used bikes and buying a new bike the minute it leaves their showroom you've lost a few hundred on its value. Buy used and let someone elses wallet take that depreciation.