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stubs

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Registered: 30th Jun 02
Location: Bolton
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3rd Oct 07 at 20:50

I picked it up locally about 2 weeks ago.. well chuffed with it!
Not got any good pictures of it yet, just the ones from the ebay advert, which dont do it any justice!

Does anyone know of any good forums for them? Could do with trying to source some upgrades & advice on a few bits.

ianofbhills

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Registered: 10th Feb 01
Location: newcastle
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3rd Oct 07 at 21:03

its got some bling on that hasnt it. those levers and rearsets for a start.

looks like a nice example and i bet you that muzzy pipe isnt quiet.

try here for r6 stuff

www.r6rider.com

stubs

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Registered: 30th Jun 02
Location: Bolton
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3rd Oct 07 at 22:35

Yeah, its got a few nice trick bits... carbon fibre intake covers, mirrors, front wheel cover, side vents & tank guard.

Larger rear sproket & smaller front to give better acceleration, K&N, and its been jetted & set up on the rollers.

Braided lines, steering damper, larger profile front tyre, dropped front yokes & different rear spring also.

The Muzzy's not too bad to be honest. It is loud, but its a more refined sound than some others I've heard.

Am well pleased with it and it goes like stink! The previous owner claimed it would see off some R1's on the acceleration. I've not had the chance to verify that yet, but my mate's got an R6 of the same age and said he can notice the difference.

SAL

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Registered: 19th Dec 05
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
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3rd Oct 07 at 22:44

i want, what is sq btw ?

stubs

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Registered: 30th Jun 02
Location: Bolton
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3rd Oct 07 at 23:29

What is what?

_Allan_

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4th Oct 07 at 06:48

Someone is bullshitting you for the sale. Mine is very similar spec, has been jetted, sprocket etc.. and even an older standard R1 would pull away. Litre bike acceleration is a whole different league 60+.

I'd also junk the K&N filter as for some reason the standard filter performs better.

. Not sure why but seems to be the opposite with the R6.

Best forum is:

http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=36

_Allan_

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Registered: 24th Mar 04
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4th Oct 07 at 06:56

quote:
Originally posted by stubs
What is what?

I think he mean where you work?.

P1CK4D

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Registered: 19th Jun 06
Location: Around Essex Somewhere
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4th Oct 07 at 08:14

How much that set you back if you dont mind me asking?

boyracer2002

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Registered: 10th Aug 02
Location: West Yorkshire
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4th Oct 07 at 08:37

SQ plus - you not heard of them? they did the Alpine C2 with centre seat and that Escillade (sp) on 26" rims

Stubs - nice bike mate

you still living in London or back ooop North? Time for another moto-x bike for you too to come out riding with me

stubs

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Registered: 30th Jun 02
Location: Bolton
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4th Oct 07 at 08:59

Cheers for the link Alan! will check it out.
I did think it was a bit optimistic, but the sale had already been done so it wasn't sales patter. To be honest, I'm not ready to give the bike full beans yet anyway - its my 1st bike and I also need to get used to riding it. I can't keep up with my mates standard R6 cos he's a flippin loon.

I will change the filter at the next service - do you reccomend OEM or aftermarket standard replacment such as Champion?

Jacko you alreet mate! Yeah am still living in London.. have just spend most of Sept up in Bolton though, and am going back up again today until Sunday. I will be getting another crosser when I get round to it. Need to get myself a cheap diesel & a foldable bike trailor that can carry both of them 1st.
How is your bike? Dont you miss the Raptor?

Stavs, I used to work at SQ Plus in Manchester in my spare time.. not got round to changing it.

The bike cost me £2552 off ebay;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200151729238&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010

_Allan_

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4th Oct 07 at 09:48

The OEM yam filter on the R6 is very good. I wouldn't say bin the K&N, just when it's repalcement time go back to a yam one unless you notice any fueling issues now.

Many a dyno chart shown with different cans, jetting and filter changes have shown the K&N's to be a little more restrictive with air flow. Only going on what the majority have recommended in the past

[Edited on 04-10-2007 by _Allan_]

leekeefy

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Registered: 8th Sep 07
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4th Oct 07 at 10:31

i had a 52 plate r6 with a can and such but as allan says r1's are in a different league,not dissin your bike at all but i've hadv a 2002 r1 for about a month now and they're daft fast!!!,the difference is like night and day.

loving yours though,alway been a fan of race reps

boyracer2002

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Registered: 10th Aug 02
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4th Oct 07 at 11:19

quote:
Originally posted by stubs

Jacko you alreet mate! Yeah am still living in London.. have just spend most of Sept up in Bolton though, and am going back up again today until Sunday. I will be getting another crosser when I get round to it. Need to get myself a cheap diesel & a foldable bike trailor that can carry both of them 1st.
How is your bike? Dont you miss the Raptor?

Cool sounds good

The bikes awesome, sold that 250 and bought a 450 now its so much power its untrue

Still got the raptor mate im not selling that - unless i get a good offer and will sell it to buy the yfz450 race quad

jimmy 2.1

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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire
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4th Oct 07 at 14:01

Welcome to the R6 Club!

Amazing bikes aren't they! Here's mine....

mikenoncorsa

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Registered: 27th Sep 06
Location: Worcester
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4th Oct 07 at 19:38

Fooking lovely bike. I'm off to look at a GSXR-600 on saturday now i've passed my test. Can't wait

leekeefy

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Registered: 8th Sep 07
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4th Oct 07 at 22:11

R1's are where its at

Scotty C

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Registered: 6th Nov 05
Location: Kidderminster Drives: 1.6 16v Sport
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4th Oct 07 at 22:14

I went on a hybusa and fook me

We went 175mph, then my helmet came off

leekeefy

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Registered: 8th Sep 07
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4th Oct 07 at 22:17

i've had 1 rise up coverin my eyes

Scotty C

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4th Oct 07 at 22:25

breezy-1.4

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Registered: 9th Jun 07
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4th Oct 07 at 22:32

my uncle has just got rid of his r1

proper gutted man i loved it. in tht purple colour. uno like a cadbury purple. proper minter. then he had tht raptor quad bike. lol

love the 6 with the virgin graphics on looks ace!

[Edited on 04-10-2007 by breezy-1.4]

TheCam

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Registered: 16th Mar 07
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4th Oct 07 at 22:45

heres my zx6 seen as every1 is showing theres off lol