Getting a new R6....What shall I demand from the dealer???!!
Getting a new R6....What shall I demand from the dealer???!!
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Chilli

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17,320 posts

257 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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So, I;ve got a call in for the dealer to call me back re new R6. Shoud I mention about the deals that the Suzi and Kwak dealers are doing, and say I'm sorely tempted??!!

Think it'll help?

I "think" I want a new R6, with all the toys, and a great px on mine. What else can I get??!! aftermarket Can, crash bungs, double bubble, quick shifter, power commander, carbon this, carbon that!!!!!!!

YamR1V64motion

5,732 posts

245 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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can i just ask?, whats the point in getting a new R6 when yours is still the current shape?.

SpydieNut

5,926 posts

244 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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for you it's gotta be crash bungs wink





sorry paperbag

Chilli

Original Poster:

17,320 posts

257 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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YamR1V64motion said:
can i just ask?, whats the point in getting a new R6 when yours is still the current shape?.
18k miles and a few bumps and scrapes. Plus it's totally standard.

Chilli

Original Poster:

17,320 posts

257 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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SpydieNut said:
for you it's gotta be crash bungs wink





sorry paperbag
hehe

YamR1V64motion

5,732 posts

245 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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Chilli said:
YamR1V64motion said:
can i just ask?, whats the point in getting a new R6 when yours is still the current shape?.
18k miles and a few bumps and scrapes. Plus it's totally standard.
youve done 18k in a year?eek

Chilli

Original Poster:

17,320 posts

257 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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YamR1V64motion said:
Chilli said:
YamR1V64motion said:
can i just ask?, whats the point in getting a new R6 when yours is still the current shape?.
18k miles and a few bumps and scrapes. Plus it's totally standard.
youve done 18k in a year?eek
Well, in 17 months, yeah.

The Tramp

918 posts

238 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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Free services, they always like to tie you in to comin back to the dealer,tempt you into buying a new one...

YamR1V64motion

5,732 posts

245 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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Chilli said:
YamR1V64motion said:
Chilli said:
YamR1V64motion said:
can i just ask?, whats the point in getting a new R6 when yours is still the current shape?.
18k miles and a few bumps and scrapes. Plus it's totally standard.
youve done 18k in a year?eek
Well, in 17 months, yeah.
and i thought doing 6000 between march 2006 and my bike been writen off in febuary was bad wink

Chilli

Original Poster:

17,320 posts

257 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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The Tramp said:
Free services, they always like to tie you in to comin back to the dealer,tempt you into buying a new one...
Good call...

y2blade

56,251 posts

236 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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some torque hehe

hornetrider

63,161 posts

226 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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Definitely servicing and some trick bits. Bungs are a good idea, what about a tail tidy? Swingarm bobbins? How about some new gloves or other gear you may need?

black-k1

12,627 posts

250 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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Chilli said:
Getting a new R6....What shall I demand from the dealer???!!
You could see if, with just a bit more money, he’ll do the big bore upgrade of 100cc per cylinder!!!!

Hobo

6,283 posts

267 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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If your needing credit make sure its interest free.

What are they selling at now ? Place near me was advertising then new at £6799 on 0%.

Surely you're only going to get about 4k p/x for your old one. 3k will get you a lot of bits & bobs (including a new engine if required).

Andy OH

1,959 posts

271 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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Nick,

Are you giving up commuting into the city/canary wharf on the bike??

If you are not then you will still put mucho miles on the the new bike as you have done with your current R6.....

Why not spend a little cash on your current bike: Ohlins shock, oil & springs in the front (if needed), crash bungs & possibly race plastics that can be changed easily for the track excursions. I reckon that woudl cost you a grand and you'll have the best of both worlds...

Chilli

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17,320 posts

257 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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100cc more per cylinder? Well, I can only ask!!! Go on, d'ya dare me??!!

I'm not sure on the commuting...probably carry on now for a bit. Especially as the wharf is that bit closer, easier and therefore less chance of...nope, not gonna say it.

Re the new toys for mine....Yeah, that's a good idea, but in a year or so it'll be approaching 40k miles or something...surely the near the end of its life??!!

Actually, I'm gutted they've changed the decals in 2007... no more red on them, and I've just got my new black and red leathers...and we all know the trouble I had to get them!!

Hmmm, decisions, decisions.

I've got to email the dealer listing everythnig I want on the bike, and he's gonna get back to me with some numbers. Wasn't thinking of financing it (House sale approachng, not loaded!), but if they're doing 0%, might as well!

Thanks all, I appreciate the help and advice.....keep the ideas coming

rsv gone!

11,288 posts

262 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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Andy OH said:
Nick,

Are you giving up commuting into the city/canary wharf on the bike??

If you are not then you will still put mucho miles on the the new bike as you have done with your current R6.....

Why not spend a little cash on your current bike: Ohlins shock, oil & springs in the front (if needed), crash bungs & possibly race plastics that can be changed easily for the track excursions. I reckon that woudl cost you a grand and you'll have the best of both worlds...
yes

Don't buy a new R6. It'll feel exactly the same as your current steed. Do as Andy says and spend a little on your current bike. After all, if you want to do more track days and fancy yourself as Frankie Chili then you'd be truly gutted if you have a mishap and damage another bike. (Meant genuinely - no smartarsedness intended)

RemaL

25,071 posts

255 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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Chilli said:
YamR1V64motion said:
Chilli said:
YamR1V64motion said:
can i just ask?, whats the point in getting a new R6 when yours is still the current shape?.
18k miles and a few bumps and scrapes. Plus it's totally standard.
youve done 18k in a year?eek
Well, in 17 months, yeah.
crap thats some good going. I've done 2000 miles since Nov but have a family so i'm not allowed out to play as much as I like.

Scrooloose

888 posts

237 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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Chilli said:
I "think" I want a new R6, with all the toys, and a great px on mine. What else can I get??!! aftermarket Can, crash bungs, double bubble, quick shifter, power commander, carbon this, carbon that!!!!!!!
I think that you're seriously overestimating the amount of profit a dealer makes on a new bike.....

gstar07

1 posts

223 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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dont pay a penny more than 6k for it and with that u shound get free crash bungs,3 years warranty and a free service(mab even gloves thrown in) thats the deal i got on my 1 mate. kjm superbike or jim allan falkirk.