R6 98-02 opinions please

[lindrup119]

Hi all,

Going to have a look at one of these tomorrow (thank you Jesus), anything I should look out for/common faults to be aware of?

I'm considering it for very occasional commuting use this summer and the odd nice ride out hopefully (and to satisfy my urge to tinker with something).

The bike in particular is an 00 model with less than 20,000 miles on the clock. I've had a look on cycle ergo (I'm 6'2" and quite long in the body), but interested to hear some thoughts from owners.

[Lee540]

- reg/rec/battery issues.. check for melted plugs, rhs behind the seat unit
- 1st to 2nd gearbox problem
- rattley cam chain
- piston liner damage
- frames are made of chewing gum, it'll be quickly obvious if it has been dropped.. the subframe bends easily.. I'm working on one now with a bent subframe and electrical issues, melted its last battery.

Stand behind the bike and check the seat unit is aligned with the rest of the bike.

All of those I've experienced with 2000 and 1999 R6.. shagged out, cheap, multi-owner bikes..

Edited by Lee540 on Thursday 29th March 14:13

[stew-STR160]

I race and track one.

Same issues as above. Although they're OK really. Liners can be fixed but are expensive. It's usually cylinder #1 and is noticeable by low compression.

Gearbox issues can be sorted by putting in the whole gear set from the 5SL with selector arms. Straight swap.