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Moonie
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PostPosted: 10:04 - 23 Jul 2009    Post subject: 1999 R6, things to check when buying. Reply with quote
As title says, cheers Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 10:06 - 23 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Main thing is the gearbox, make sure it's not jumping out of 2nd gear when being thrashed.
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PostPosted: 10:33 - 23 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tastless modifications.

The fact it says 'R6' on the side. If it does, walk away.

More seriously, insurance costs?
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PostPosted: 11:52 - 23 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Id also be checking for crash damage,
as not a generalisation but most owners do the sprinted riding and at some time throw it down the road at speed.
Check its got service history including valves checked if your going to be blatting the hell out of it..
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