Alright guys... Just wanting to hear some of the owners opinions on this r6 I may buy. I don't want to sound like a squid or anything, but the r6 lifespan does not seem to be too long from what I hear and understand. Looking to pick up a new bike here within the next month and came upon a 99 r6 in my area. Has a little bit of rash on the left side I believe... not supposed to be bad. The 2 things I am concerned about however are the fact that the bike has 25k miles on it as well as a 2nd gear problem? The way the guy said is that 2nd is functional, but whenever you nail it in second it will slip? Doesn't sound like its dropping out of gear or anything... Trying to determine if this will be a $100 labor cost of a potential $1500 rebuild. I think I may be able to get the bike for $2500. My gixxer got stolen last October and I am dying without a bike...
I actually am looking for a potentially rashed bike b/c I intend on repainting/new bodywork anyways. Any and all opinions are welcome from whatever direction. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance.
Caz
Caz