Looking at an R6 tomorrow

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Hello there,

Tomorrow i will be going down to look at a 99 blue R6, hopfully if everything is good i shall be the proud owner at last. This is my 1st bike so ask you can guess i'm quite nervous, but i won't go out on the road until i'm comfatable in the carpark. Anything that needs to be asked when buying from a shop?

Hoping to be insured for the Mayday run. Smile

Cheers.

Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

You want to have a good look round, make sure they haven't skimped on anything. This applies less from a dealer as opposed to a private sale, though.

Really, just try and get as much as you can off it. Be prepared to walk away if they're not throwing in some extras. Either get a sizeable chunk off the asking price (10% maybe) and/or get a warranty or an extended warranty. Tell them you want 6 months. If they're already providing that, tell them you want 9 months, or a year. Ask for them to throw in a cover, or a disc lock.

You will get something, if they won't budge somewhere, either it's an amazing bargain or they just don't want your business.

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Thanks Rookie i'll try Smile

Knowing my bargaining skills i'll end up paying more Shocked

. But hopfully it will all go ok.

bryce86 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Karma :

Let us know how you get on, Id be interested especially on how you get on riding it (if you do buy) Im also looking for an R6 or similar as a first bike.

Good luck anyway, and screw them down!! Razz

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Thanks mate, i'm also the same as you as wondering if it's a good 1st bike, the only way we will know is by actually riding one which is going to be scary & exciting, but at the end of the day i don't want a bike that i'm not happy with.

bryce86 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Karma :

Exactly - its gotta be summit you like.

Check my thread - https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=81281 - some good advice in here, and let you know lil about my situation.

If your R6 is gonna be unrestricted, be careful, I hear theyre lethal (FUN! Razz

) machines. hehe

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

Hi there

One of the main things to look for on the 99 R6 is the springing out of second gear fault. Basically to test this find a quiet road, put it into second and accelerate hard. If it jumps out of second, walk away.

As others have said, see what kind of deal you can get as their not exactly rare bikes.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Went to look at the 99 R6 & ended up with a 2000 because it was only a few hundred more & was in better condition with less miles also has 2 new tyres.

Not 100% got it yet as hes just got it in so has to do a few checks but i'ts my fav R6 colour so that was lucky, sat on the beast for the 1st time & felt massive down the front end, sounds great too, lighter then i expected. The throttle wasn't as twitchy as i expected which was nice & the seat felt quite comfatable.

Hes going to phone in the next few days & if all goes well it will be mine. Can't wait till i can start riding it as i'm very nervous & excited.

(The pic isn't the actual R6 buts it's the same colour)

Cheers.

bryce86 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Karma :

congrats mate, good looking bike - loving the colour.

keep us updated Smile

bryce

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Cheers mate, first thing i noticed about the bikes (Probably on most big bikes) was how wide the front is where the handle bars are, doesn't look rideable. But like everything, you get the hang of it.

Bryce when are you going to start looking? Are you buying from a dealer.

bryce86 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Karma :

Well Iv always really liked bikes but never have done anything about it. It was just last week I decided I was gonna go for it - well depending on what it costs! Went to my local bike training centre to find out what the course will cost, and what kinda bike I can get, then went around to local Suzuki dealer (not neccessarily a Suzy I want) just to see what kinda £££ its gonna cost for leathers, then started getting some insurance quote.

So, basically, I know what its gonna cost and I just need to get my lessons booked - only thing thats holding me back is my mate. His parents aren't keen on him getting a bike (didnt help saying he wanted a superbike!!) and Im not sure if I wanna ride alone as it's gonna be a hobby/weekend/nice day thing for me and Id like company.

Dont think I'll buy a bike until Iv passed my test, although tempted to get one and practise in car parks as I have no experience.

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Don't worry you will meet loads of people from this forum as they always go on ride outs.

I had never ridden a geared bike before doing my test, i spent the whole 1st day behind everyone because i couldn't get moving without stalling, but i did pass which i wasn't expecting at the start. Smile

I have RST leathers, 2 piece for £240 brand new.

Just make sure you get you're test out the way.

bryce86 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Karma :

thanks for the advice.

Im gonna spend a bit on a helmet, and the jacket and trousers were £130 for the set (offer on, normally £120 + £80). Jacket will be handy for scooting across town. And im looking at a one piece for £280 for when I got longer rides.

How much did it cost you to get passed?

My course is £495. Includes CBT, theory, test fee, free use of bike and equiptment, and basically as many lessons needed (within reason)

bryce

edit: what age are you if you dont mind me asking

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

£500 i think for the week with everything inc. Yer i need a good helmet too, want a shoei one for about £200 also need some gloves. Hoping to get my insurance down as the cheapest i've had is £1000 TPFT.

I'm 19 Smile

bryce86 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Karma :

ah Snap

im 19 aswell - 20 in may though.

So is this your first ever bike?

Iv pm'd you btw

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

20 in June, yup 1st bike apart from a few mopeds. Smile

bryce86 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Karma :

check your inbox Smile

frogmella · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Karma :

Congrats on the new bike!

Insurance2000 and Ebike gave me good quotes for a 1st bike.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

the double bubble you have on it is good to have

id quite like one myself
____________________
colin1 is officially faster than god

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Well, it's coming at around 6:30 tonight. Shocked

Can't wait, Hopfully get insured tomorrow & get some pics up. Smile

Good day today, getting my 1st bike & my mate had hes baby this morning. Cool

CoronaBoner · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

Nice one misc, only just read this thread Thumbs Up

Nice colour model too Cool

Seems to be alot of people changing/upgrading this month.
____________________
2004 RSV Factory

Cluck cluck chicken

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Cheers, just glad i finally found one. Going to have to practice in the carpark for a bit before she goes out on the road. Thumbs Up

FoZZiE · L Plate Warrior Joined: 01 May 2006 Karma :

I was thinking about getting an r6 a few months ago but i read somewhere that you had to be 21+ to ride 600cc or higher bikes. Is that true? because if it isnt im also 19 and it isn't too late for me to get 1.

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Hello,

You have to be 21 to ride it full power, but you can be 17 to ride any bike alsong as it's restricted. You will also need to do a restricted test & this allows you to ride anything up to 33bhp i think. So you can just ger a restricter for the R6 & that will be legal.

Chris.