Want to get GSXR600 K6-K8

[TheArchitect]

Looking to jack in the GSR and get a GSXR600 2007-8, which ever fits budget for condition.

Is there anything I should be looking out for, any niggles with these models, any known issues with specific years, recall issues, or just anything that could give me ballache later on?

help, advice, sarcasm much appreciated.


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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[robertw95]

I'm pretty sure there was a recall on all master cylinders for gsxrs, do some googling and make sure its been done
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07 Dt125r, sv650s k8, zx6rr 04

[Slacker24seve...]

Why the Gixxer specifically? 750, yes. 600? Not so much:

R6 is faster and more mental
CBR handles better, easier to ride unless you're tall
Kwak has a better engine, is more engaging and more green
Daytona handles better and has loads more torque.
They are all better built and don't have fasteners made of cheese.

The 600s are all much of a muchness, but I've rode the 06-09 crop and the GSXR would be last on my list, each of the others do something better. A 750 would make a lot more sense.
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Triumph Daytona 675 track bike + girlfriend's Honda Hornet 600
Selling a hack/winter bike for less than a grand? PM me.
Banger rallies are ace

[TheArchitect]

[TheArchitect]

What's the Daytona like for reliability?
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[waffles]

I have a K6 600, can't compare to other similar bikes as I haven't ridden any of them but I really like mine. It is easy to work on using basic tools and a workshop manual and you would be surprised how far you can get with the bike's own toolkit.

There are some pro's and con's to them, as with any bike.

The reg/rec is pretty weedy and located next to where your left knee is making is almost impossible to get to the wiring unless you have tiny baby hands. Replace with a pattern part that comes with a big heat sink plate if it goes. Mine melted itself just for shiggles.

The master cylinder recall was 2 years ago, I doubt you would find one that hasn't been done unless the bike has an aftermarket master cylinder. It was a knee-jerk reaction as a couple of bikes experienced spongey brakes according to one of the US gixer (sorry, gixxer) websites.

They are very forgiving bikes though and won't have a tantrum if you go into a corner in too high a gear. As they are 600's you really need to work the gearbox to get the best out of them.

Take a variety out for a test ride though
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Theory test - 19/8/09, CBT - 11/10/09, MOD 1 - 16/8/10, MOD 2 - 27/10/10
Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[P.addy]

Daytona 08 onwards would be my call. That or GSXR1000K5

[TheArchitect]

I guess I should have titled this thread "I want a Supersport"
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[mattyfattyboo...]

Brother had one until last year. It was a bit small for me, being 6ft odd and 20 stone + but he loved it. Only real issue we had was the reg rec and the stator, ended up replacing both after spending ages testing bits and bobs. Fit and finish was good, held up well to the endless wheelies and abuse he gave it.

[Slacker24seve...]

[TheArchitect]

[TheArchitect]

[b422063]

[waffles]