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Title: I think I found my next bike
Post by: mountindewGS on October 20, 2006, 09:02:08 PM
I hope it not sold by now
Weird thing happen, I was just look on some of the dealer around here webpages and found a 2000 GSX-R600 for $4,499.00 with 2230 miles. I think it a great deal, what do you guys think?
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: makenzie71 on October 20, 2006, 09:03:26 PM
you can find newer for the same price...but if you dig it get it.  I don't know if the 2000's were EFI, though...I'd rather have an EFI model.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: ducati_nolan on October 20, 2006, 09:26:50 PM
Look around a little more. It isn't too bad of a deal for a dealer, but it isn't a great deal.

Also, Fuel injection isn't really all that people think it is. If you read the magazine reviews of bikes that switch to fuel injection, it usually takes a few years before the injected bike performs better than the carburated one. Also if you want to do mods to it you have to buy a computer box like a power comander for several hundred bucks instead of much less for jets.

Think about the problems that we have with our carbs, many of them are due to rust, rust can still screw up injection systems, but parts are much more expensive. Some of the injected bikes have plastic tanks though so that helps.

Anyways, look around a little more before you jump on that GSXR and don't rule out carbed bikes.
:cheers:
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: makenzie71 on October 20, 2006, 09:28:54 PM
Quote from: ducati_nolan on October 20, 2006, 09:26:50 PM
Also if you want to do mods to it you have to buy a computer box like a power comander for several hundred bucks instead of much less for jets.

...or a MakBox for much less...and is a one-time investment no matter what modifications you make...and can be used on as many bikes as you want..etc... :o
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: mountindewGS on October 20, 2006, 09:33:31 PM
Im pretty sure the 2000 GSX-R are not FI. Yeah, Iv'e been a fan of that style GIXXER for awhile now. Im going to go talk to them tomorro.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: Alphamazing on October 20, 2006, 09:41:13 PM
The GSX-R switched over to FI in 2003, along with the R6 and ZX-6R. Only Honda had a pre-'03 FI supersport (the F4i in '01).
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: makenzie71 on October 20, 2006, 09:47:11 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on October 20, 2006, 09:41:13 PM
The GSX-R switched over to FI in 2003, along with the R6 and ZX-6R. Only Honda had a pre-'03 FI supersport (the F4i in '01).
You mean only Honda had a pre-'03 FI 600 supersport, right?
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: Alphamazing on October 20, 2006, 09:55:52 PM
Quote from: makenzie71 on October 20, 2006, 09:47:11 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on October 20, 2006, 09:41:13 PM
The GSX-R switched over to FI in 2003, along with the R6 and ZX-6R. Only Honda had a pre-'03 FI supersport (the F4i in '01).
You mean only Honda had a pre-'03 FI 600 supersport, right?

I consider 600s to be supersports, and 1000s to be superbikes, per AMA class titling.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: makenzie71 on October 20, 2006, 10:01:45 PM
not sure about AMA or anyting (other than the fact that the AMA is run by a bunch of no-ridin' boobs), but according to Suzuki the TL1000S is a supersport:

...well I was going to post a pic of the supersport graphic suzuki slapped on the tail and under the badge up front but google failed me...the TL1000R had a Superbike badge.

The the 750's were EFI from 1998
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: mountindewGS on October 21, 2006, 01:30:16 PM
Well anyways, to add to my story
I went to the dealership that I found the 2000 GSX-R at today just to see it and run some number.
Price $4499.00
-$3000 Trade for my 2004 GS500F
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$1867.94 out of my pocket

What do you guys think? I think they give me a great deal atless on the trade in.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: hmmmnz on October 21, 2006, 01:45:21 PM
if you can ride resonably, can hold back from doing any thing stupid before you have gotten used to it and you have the cash then go for it :D
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: makenzie71 on October 21, 2006, 02:56:22 PM
ummm I'd do it just because they're going to give you market value for a trade in.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: FearedGS500 on October 21, 2006, 07:28:35 PM
yea no joke .. id just ask to test ride it first .  cuz sometimes with things sound to good to be true thats how they are :(
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: indywar360 on October 22, 2006, 12:05:40 AM
I paid 2700 for an 04 one year ago... maybe I should go to that dealer and make a little money.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: bettingpython on October 22, 2006, 10:20:45 AM
*best arnold scnwarzeneger voice*

Do it.....Do it now! Trade the GS.

Seriously if you can get 3,000 in trade for the GS do it.

No need to mod the gixxxer so don't worry about the expense of a power commander. Unlike the GS the gixxer was tuned to run right straight out the door. None of the crappy cut rate stuff like is done with the GS.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: mountindewGS on October 23, 2006, 05:53:14 PM
Will guys Im tradeing in my GS for the GSXR tomorrow and I just want to say Thank for all the help you all have gave me over the years. I hope I have as much fun on the GSXR as I did on the GS. I had alot of fun on the GS and I alway try to get new riddder about it. Hopefully ill see all you guys on the road ~Chris
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: pantablo on October 23, 2006, 10:31:59 PM
you've been riding a little over a year, no? I cant remember exactly...you'll like the gsxr. you getting the 600 or 750? Good luck with it. Take it easy for the first few weeks until you learn the new bike. For me it was like learning to ride all over again, but only the first couple weeks...good luck.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: mountindewGS on October 26, 2006, 06:25:56 PM
Iv'e been ridding for alittle over 2 year. and thank you
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: porsche4786 on October 26, 2006, 06:33:44 PM
nada.com

low retail $2845
average retail $3740

I think you can do better than that. And I do like my FI BTW, starts right up and no need to worry about the choke.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: indywar360 on October 26, 2006, 11:57:56 PM
Quote from: porsche4786 on October 26, 2006, 06:33:44 PM
nada.com

low retail $2845
average retail $3740

I think you can do better than that. And I do like my FI BTW, starts right up and no need to worry about the choke.

when I bought my bike via craigslist it was lower than the kbb/nada pricing, same thing when I sold my 85 camry, it was like 40% less than kbb/nada. Maybe because of cosmetic damage, but I think also the prices on those guides can be a bit off.

does anyone know if bikes/cars tend to appreciate or depreciate in value in smaller or larger markets? Seems like in a relatively small market like Portland, prices would go up because there's less used bikes to choose from. On the other hand, demand might be lower too. I'm confused already.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: makenzie71 on October 27, 2006, 12:00:18 AM
Keep in mind that, thanks to people like me who tell the state they only paid 1/10 the actual amount, what NADA and KBB think a car is worth has no actual connection with real life.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: bettingpython on October 27, 2006, 04:54:53 AM
He traded in a bike with a dealer, the dealer is gonna jack the price to high retail, they gave him 3,000 in trade for a gs which was actually a pretty good deal. Did he get taken some yes but so did I when I bought my 954 I paid high retail as well but it only had 2200 on the odo.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: mountindewGS on November 18, 2006, 03:31:59 PM
I miss my GS! My new/use GSXR is nothing but problems. It mostly my falt tho, I bought a bike that been down. Also I rashed into it.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: bettingpython on November 18, 2006, 05:00:28 PM
Sorry to hear it dude. Did the dealer disclose that it had been down??? Although it was purchased used most states have lemon law's. Just something you ought to dheck on.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: mountindewGS on November 18, 2006, 05:35:31 PM
On the dealer webpage they said "LOW MILES, SLIGHT SCUFFS BUT RUNS GREAT" that basicly all they said about the bike. The sale-man didn't say anything about the bike. the bike  ran good when I pick it up. clean oil so I know they atless change the oil and hopefully look it over.
Title: Re: I think I found my next bike
Post by: Jarrett on November 18, 2006, 05:55:21 PM
What problems are you having with the bike?  Does it run well?  If it had cosmetic damage, why did you pay so much for it?  This is the first time I've seen this thread, but didn't anyone think less than 3k miles on a bike 6 years old was alittle strange?  I've put 3k on mine in the past 2 months.