Next year's toy

"Katsumoto" (katsumoto)
11/24/2019 at 19:13 • Filed to: None

I picked this up for next year. Planned on flipping it but I’ve rode around the neighborhood and ending up really liking it. It’s an 08 R6 with newer fairings on it.

Seller thought the fairings were aftermarket, but they’re actually OEM off a newer R6. It’s also got a titanium exhaust but the 2 bro’s slip on. Ended up asking a buddy about some stuff, he’s a big Yamaha guy. Realized it’s got crazy service records at the Yamaha dealer until he bought it.

Also is rocking a Ohlin’s rear shock which he thought was OEM. Only has 7600 miles on it. It’s also got a Power Commander 3.

The only thing I can figure is whoever was the previous owner before him, really loved it. I sent him a message to ask him about it. He’s not responded. I’m guessing I’m the 3rd owner of it. All the service records are at the same dealer, and they mention the PC3, dyno tuning, and exhaust install.

The service records go from new to July 18, which is when he got it. I’m happy. I literally picked it up for probably what the Ohlin’s shock cost new.
Once I got it home and started really digging into the bike, I started finding all of it’s hidden secrets. The best part for me, is no one’s cut any wiring, no hack jobs on anything.

I went into the bike figure it had some hack job somewhere. It’s honestly just a gem that’s been really taken care of. Which is surprising for an almost 12 year old sportbike.

DISCUSSION (5)

FrankAtlanta > Katsumoto
11/24/2019 at 20:00

Great find!

Nom De Plume > Katsumoto
11/24/2019 at 21:45

Congrats, seems to be well sorted and at a level worth owning it instead of flipping.

Katsumoto > Nom De Plume
11/24/2019 at 21:58

Yea but I’m torn about it. It’s a 600. I screwed around in the neighborhood on it and then took my 1000 out and was really smiling.

When you’re used to ride bigger bikes, then get a 600. It’s a different animal. It’s got that Ohlin’s which I’m going to get the bike set for my weight. I think I’ll have fun on it, but I don’t know how much I’ll honestly ride it.

I’ve got a GSXR1000, ZX10, XR650L and now this. I might end up selling one of the bigger bikes.

Nom De Plume > Katsumoto
11/24/2019 at 22:06

Worst case you get your money back and sell off a bike set up correctly with nearly full and extensive service records. You’ve got all Winter to go over it and make sure everything is as good as it looks.

Katsumoto > Nom De Plume
11/24/2019 at 22:13

I paid 1700 for it. It was being sold cheap, I pounced. I’ll definitely get my money back. I’m keeping it budgeted so I can make something off it. Slightly higher mileage’d R6's are selling for 28-3300, right now.

Come summer, I might be able to push 4000 or a little more for it.
I think I’ll just sell the GSXR and keep this. She’s too nice to end up in someone’s hands that will neglect her. Other than being a little dusty, she’s showroom fresh.