Im new to buying a Gixxer. The one I was interested in is an 06 750 and has 36,000 miles. For 3,500 should I pass or buy? It's being sold from a dealership as well.
New to buying a gixxer
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That is a decent deal for the bike, but be aware that it will probably need a new stator, reg/rec, and battery. The K6/K7 600/750 had very poor charging systems.
Make sure the bike has had valve checks/adjustments (it should have had two already by that mileage), and check the chain/sprockets for wear, as those components should have been changed at least once already.
Has the bike been crashed? If so, what was the damage?
Can you post pics or a link to it?
Make sure the bike has had valve checks/adjustments (it should have had two already by that mileage), and check the chain/sprockets for wear, as those components should have been changed at least once already.
Has the bike been crashed? If so, what was the damage?
Can you post pics or a link to it?
I'm not sure if it has been in accident or not, seeing as today was the first day I took interest in it. I'm still waiting on the dealership to give me that info. At first seeing the price I jumped right away Bc of the price. But I appreciate the information I'll make sure to let you know If I go through with the deal. I'm just a little skeptical on the mileage my bike only had 19k when I sold it. So I'm not sure how long this bike will last if I do decide to make the purchase.
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Looks like a beautiful bike. Personally I don't feel any performance when riding a 600 or 750 so my obvious choice is a 1000 also because you don't have to work it to get it going.
I've never been afraid of mileage on a car or bike so long as it's been well maintained and all steps in service schedule have been addressed at the correct intervals.
I've never been afraid of mileage on a car or bike so long as it's been well maintained and all steps in service schedule have been addressed at the correct intervals.
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That's because you weren't riding them right. :thumbup
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Bahahaha! No, had an R6. And it felt like a lot of work to get the performance I like. Tried a 600 and 750 before I bought my 1000. The 1000 can be terrifying, the others you feel like you just waiting for the bike to wake up an accelerate. Well, that's how I feel at least.
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Can you afford the insurance?
that's a lot of miles. i bought my 06 750 with 9600 for $5k from a dealership and condition was 8/10.
I'd say, keep looking..
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