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r0nzx6r · 10-29-2009, 08:30 PM

I am lookng at getting my first bike. I was offered a zx-6r for my 2000 camaro z28. its a 2007 its silver with red spokes and rims. it has 3,700 miles and everything in stock besides a rear racing slick and fender eliminator . it looks clean sounds clean . Im new to the bike world so I'm wondering if there is anything specific I really need to look for . thank you

zx6r_aj · 10-29-2009, 08:56 PM

take it for a ride and see how it rides,its a brand new bike still.but that does not mean nothing.

**Shifty1** · 10-29-2009, 09:56 PM

Nothing really specific...you need to just do an all-around check on it. Sorry, I can't be more helpful but there's no way to know how the previous owner really treated it. The only thing you should for sure ask about is the head gasket and if the recall work has been done with the new design head gasket.

Welcome to the forum, by the way.

Sentinel · 10-29-2009, 11:10 PM

Find a good motorcycle mechanic that will give a good once over, check the plugs and such, including a compression test. Have him meet you there, pay the 85 bucks or whatever and see what the mechanic says. Then you will know exactly what's what...

wingman1961 · 10-29-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentinel

Find a good motorcycle mechanic that will give a good once over, check the plugs and such, including a compression test. Have him meet you there, pay the 85 bucks or whatever and see what the mechanic says. Then you will know exactly what's what...

Not sure where you are in LA, but these guys have done work for me before, and they're a pretty good shop:

http://www.mracingperformance.com/Home.html

zx6r_aj · 10-30-2009, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sentinel

Find a good motorcycle mechanic that will give a good once over, check the plugs and such, including a compression test. Have him meet you there, pay the 85 bucks or whatever and see what the mechanic says. Then you will know exactly what's what...

hard part is finding a good more.

tuscanidream · 10-30-2009, 03:45 AM

Ninjas are four-strokes, so I would so similar checks as you would a car. Listen to see if all cylinders are firing, valve knock, and oil leaks.

dhowton · 10-30-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Shifty1

for sure ask about is the head gasket and if the recall work has been done with the new design head gasket.

deff find out about the head gasket.

Welcome to the Forum

jh4db536 · 10-30-2009, 07:14 PM

find out if it it is a late 2007 or early 2008 manufacture date. It could drop a valve; it's a defect/recall in the valvetrain.

Based on the 3700+ miles it's less likely since it tends to happen within the first 1000 miles if it is gonna do it. If it has a lot of valvetrain noise (kawis have louder than average, but Normal cam chain noise) be conscious about it.

Moscap87 · 10-30-2009, 07:17 PM

if u urself do not have a motorcycle endorsement on license, find someone knowledgable that does to test drive. if he doesnt want u to drive it, walk away. otherwise

to wats been said

Tommy2273boy · 10-30-2009, 07:36 PM

if your LS1 is low miles and 6 speed, its probly worth more than the 6r.

either way, talk him down in price because you'd need a new rear tire if its a racing tire.
and see if he has the stock stuff to go with bike.

czacharyasz · 10-30-2009, 09:53 PM

make sure its got a clean title. if its been in an accident find out if its a salvage title. if so id walk away...but if everything checks out thats a great bike...

r0nzx6r · 11-02-2009, 12:22 AM

thanks for all the info, im probably going to have him meet me at a shop. i will go from there on monday . we will see what happens. i want a bike bad

Sentinel · 11-02-2009, 08:49 PM

Sounds good, please keep us updated on this; inquiring minds and all...