I'm going to look at a 2001 YZF600r this weekend. Here's the link: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/100423473.html
I know about the generic used bike stuff, but is there anythign specific to yamahas or specific to the YZF's that I should be on the lookout for? I figure there's got to be somebody on here that has or still does have one.
cheers :thumb:
I own an '01 yzf and its a cool bike. If its in as good a shape as he claims then its a good deal. I bought mine 2 years ago with about the same miles for $5K.
The only thing YZFs are known to have trouble with is a cranky 2nd gear. Lazy shifting will cause the transmission to catch on neutral and/or grind the 2nd gear cogs causing them to round off. This was a pretty common problem for this periods transmissions, mid-nineties Kawasaki ZX6s and Honda CBRs also had a tendency to eat their 2nd gears too. The Factory Pro shift kit (a heavier spring and bearing roller) pretty much eliminates the problem, but forceful, deliberate up shifting 1st to 2nd will prevent the damage.
When you go for a test ride, on a nice open road (preferable away from the seller) shift to 2nd and when coming up from the the shift blip, open the throttle wide open. If it has worn 2nd gear dogs, the transmission will probably come out of gear. be careful doing so, as even a tubby ol' YZF has alot more ass than a GS when given the spurs.
BTW- the Fzr600 was the previous generation Yamaha sportbike from the Yzf600 and are totallydifferent animals.
good luck!
yeah, typed that in wrong...it's a YZF600r.
What's your take on the bike as mainly a highway/commuter with weekend trips into the twisty stuff? The reviews I read said that it is the best balance of power/comfort/utility/reliability among the 600cc bikes.
That is the YZFs niche and its very good at it. I use mine as a daily rider to work & class. Have taken it on several long trips, and liked to take it up into the hills at least once a week. Haven't taken it to a track day yet, but plan on it when I get home.
thats a nice looking bike Ray... Its funny that the banana seat is a huge turn off for some, but it really appeals to me. :thumb:
I'm also checking out a 2000 VFR800fi. It's got 10k on it and some minor rash on the right side. The guy is asking $4200.
YZF600R is perhaps the only 600 I would buy. No graphics, clean lines, relative comfort, more power and handling than I'm qualified to use. Me likey.
This looks like a good deal. I had a '97 YZF; first year of second generation. Very nice, but I sold it because I just couldn't get used to the riding position.. short arms + low bars just didn't take. Not even with Helibars (which do help a bit). I remember the low speed carburetion was a little choppy (probably easily fixed). And compared to the GS, maintenance can be a real pain. Having a centerstand is a good thing.
Dan