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Title: Dilemma
Post by: tykho on September 01, 2010, 11:48:40 AM
So here's my dilemma, I have a 2006 Ninja ZX6R, the 636 model, and a 2001 Ninja ZX6R I'm considering purchasing. The 06 has 11k miles, and a piece of bottom fairing missing, but otherwise in good shape, and the guy wants $3800 for it. My second option, the 01, is spotless, has 10k miles, and he wants $2700 for it. Which should I pick? The only problem I have with the 01 is that it's carbureted, and the 06 is a fuel injected bike. But it's also 1100 cheaper, and a bit cheaper on insurance, not to mention it's not missing a fairing piece.

Opinions?
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: reload on September 01, 2010, 12:29:27 PM
that is a tough one.

06 - fuel injected is more reliable. but since he has a piece of fairing missing it might be fair to say he didn't take care of the thing well.

01 - good condition and cheaper.

i would say go for the 06 if its good mechanically (not sure if it's possible for you to check out the bike like that). otherwise the 01.
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: tykho on September 01, 2010, 01:59:52 PM
I actually went and sat on a 2001 VFR800 after I posted this, the pre vtec fuel injected year. Man, that thing is amazingly comfortable, I'm kinda leaning towards it over the ninjas now since I do a fair amount of distance riding.
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: ohgood on September 01, 2010, 04:52:58 PM
Quote from: tykho on September 01, 2010, 01:59:52 PM
I actually went and sat on a 2001 VFR800 after I posted this, the pre vtec fuel injected year. Man, that thing is amazingly comfortable, I'm kinda leaning towards it over the ninjas now since I do a fair amount of distance riding.

good god man, ya think !?

vfr= badassness-even-on-the-slab
ninja= dead ass-specially-on-the-slab

please tell me the 01 vfr is the one with the gear driven bits... those sound incredible !

pictures or she never even talke d to you.... i mean, of the bike ;-)
Title: Re: Dilemma
Post by: tykho on September 01, 2010, 11:19:32 PM
http://www.rockymtncycleplaza.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=03086054X9K2K2010J1I18I33JAMQ2587R0&veh=2064&pov=1714876

Yea, it is the gear driven model, 2001 was the best year for the VFR. It has 30k+ miles on it, but I don't think thats too bad for the v4.