Yamaha R6 Advice..

[Keith]

Hi all.

After selling my RGV for a nice profit, I've decided to sell my Bandit as well and go for something more sporty. Spent a while on the phone to Carole Nash earlier, asking if its possible and what sort of costs it'd be to transfer my insurance to a Gixxer6 or zx6r, "sorry, we're unable to offer a transfer for those vehicles due to your age." But to my surprise, I'm able to transfer my insurance across from the Bandit to an R6 (99/00) for free of charge, still fully comp as well!

So after the weekend, Bandit is going up for sale to build up funds for a nice R6. I've just been around some dealers to take a look at the R6 and I've always loved it over the other two I've had my eye on, just didnt think I'd be able to afford one. Well I can, only just, and I'd just like some advice from people who know about these bikes.

Are there any problems or niggles with these bikes, especially the original 99 model? I'll be off to a few more dealers tomorrow to hopefully test ride one for myself and get a good feel of the bike. I've been told they're the most sporty of the lot, and I can understand that, but its exactly what I'm after. It'll just be my "everything" bike, from a mission to the shops or ride outs and track days. I've been looking at some online reviews and they're all rather positive. Not going to rush into buying one as I want to find the right bike.

Would appreciate it if some of you R6 owners could share your views on the bike, other than they look gorgeous and go like stink.

Tar,
Keith.
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Aprilia RSV Mille R Edwards Replica - Aprilia RS250 - Suzuki GSXR600 Supersport Race Bike

[ppsr6]

Hello mate, congrats on getting your R6

All I can say is great bike.

I went out to buy a Gsxr6 but ended up getting an R6 because I found I could afford it. Well that was over a year ago now and I can tell you that the smile is as big as ever everytime I look at the bike let alone get on and ride it.

I have got a 2000 model R6 with quite high milage now (20,000 Due to work) and the only thing I have had to shell out on is a new rear tyre.

Lovely all round bike in my opinion. (but I would say That) lol

CheeR6
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2000 'X' Yamaha YZF-R6 in Yamaha Blue.
Mods include - Tank pad, Blue screen and titanium can.

[G]

For me it's a terrible all round bike due to the riding position - which for me only really makes sense when being thrashed, preferably on track.

Look out for general abuse, so bearings/bushings, funny noises in the engine, etc etc. Well, all the usual stuff you should be looking at anyway .

[chriscross]

No major worries with them. Typically naff Yamaha gearbox quality, but you live with that (same on my old R1). Thrashed or higher mileage R6s can develop a 2nd gear problem where they jump out of gear when you give it the welly. Check for that, cos its big money to fix (so I've heard).

Expect some clutch basket/transmission noise when the bike's idling in neutral. It goes away when you pull the clutch in, and is nothing to worry about.

Other than that, they're generally extremely reliable bikes. Although I'm sure there are people out there with horror stories. But you get that with all bikes.

I've not owned one, but my cousin does. They're brilliant bikes if you can live with the focussed, sports-oriented riding position. And they shift when you pin the throttle!!!

[Keith]

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I would consider something with a bit more go for trackdays - if you get into it a bit you may start to get frustrated - well I did on a RS250, so definitely would have done on a 125.

However for starting out a 250 should be fine - I was more a fast group pace on the corners but in inters because of the general slower lap times.

[Keith]

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Trying a few trackdays on a 125 shouldn't be a prob if you don't mind getting passed a fair bit.

However I wouldn't buy one for that express purpose.

[Keith]

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I would definitely get some track experience before looking at racing.

Note, that from what I've seen, almost all the 125 racing (bar aprilia superteens) is on proper 'race' 125s.

We're talking GP bikes that weigh 90kg and make 40hp+.

A whole different ball game and pretty expensive.

If you're looking for something similar, I'd consider MZ racing - they make about 25hp as standard but should be a lot cheaper than GP 125 racing.

[Keith]

[Andy C]

sounds like you have got it worked out, the RS125 is a great bike (i think you have one before from what i remember) but i think the only complaint i have is for group riding, i just cant keep up on the strights but thats no surprise for a 125 2 stroke. but then again if you going to use it to race other RS125's then defernetly buy one!
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99 RS125 --> 02 SV650s --> 03 Speed Four --> 92 RXS100 --> 93 CB400sf --> 01 CB600f Hornet

[ZZRman]

Do a yahoo search for R6 sites, you'll get proper info from there