Is this a good deal on this fz6?

[red_rock_beetle]

I have been looking locally for a FZ and was wondering what you all thought about this
It has 21k miles on the clock

2005 yamaha fz6 great deal !!!

 

[ChevyFazer]

If its in excellent condition as described, well maintained offer them 3000 but if the bike Is as described the. I'd say it's worth every penny

 

[Hellgate]

Looks like it will need a chain and sprockets, they are about due any way. The rear tire looks like it's beginning to square too. I agree, shoot for $3,000. Good luck!

 

[red_rock_beetle]

Sounds like its worth a shot, if the weather wasn't cold and rainy id look at t today. What's the ballpark price on the chain and sprocket? Is it just the front sprocket?

 

[Hellgate]

You'll need the whole kit, front and rear sprockets and chain. Budget $175 to $250, depends on the quality. That said, OEM lasts forever.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Personally, I would prefer the bike 2006 and up since it would have the black frame versus the silver and a different shade of blue. And there was a significant change on the fairing and instrument clusters from '07 and on. Click on the link below, but skip towards the latter part of the thread since it will include the most recent purchases.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/main...3-how-much-did-you-spend-your-fz6-7200-a.html

 

[Dave in Houston]

Back in September, I paid $2950 for a 2006 with 7400 miles. It needed new tires.

I'm in the Houston area, where it had been for sale for a couple of months with no takers. Based on what I paid, I'd say the bike you're looking at might be a bit high, so it all depends how desperate you are.

 

[camron1039]

Picked up an 08 FZ6 Friday with 3065 miles on it for $3500. That said, I'd look around a bit. Plenty in my area around 4,000 bucks, newer and with less miles.

 

[racebrooks]

I just sold mine for $3,000 and it had 26,000 miles. I felt like she paid a fair price.

 

[massaudio]

I picked up my 2006 with 16k on the the clock, and in pristine condition for $2,600.00 Hope this helps !!

 

[red_rock_beetle]

i think im going to try to take a look at it some time this week and see if its in as good a condition as he says its in. my main concern is the miles, what am i looking at as far as major service goes for this mileage?

 

[callmegandhi]

No it's not! Whats his number by the way? Just asking! :BLAA:

 

[SweaterDude]

the big deal to me is that it appears stock. you guys might disagree with me, but its worth a lot more, to me, if its stock because you know for the most part that the previous owner hasn't screwed with it too much. i dont trust most mechanics let alone some Joe Schmo that decides he want his bike to go faster. that peace of mind alone, to me, makes it a better deal. +1 on the shoot for $3k tho.

 

[Dave in Houston]

i think im going to try to take a look at it some time this week and see if its in as good a condition as he says its in. my main concern is the miles, what am i looking at as far as major service goes for this mileage?

I believe the valve adjustment interval is recommended at 26,000, and costs several hundred dollars. I hope someone more knowledgeable will chime in. I haven't yet done mine, or paid to have them done.

 

[ChevyFazer]

I think that mileage is right on but I have yet to hear of anyone who actually had to have their valves adjusted at that time, they all checked out fine.

 

[yamihoe]

2005 with 16,500 miles I paid $3000 with a new set of tires....
I would start at like $2800 and go no higher then $3000 :thumbup:

 

[soupflakes]

On this note, anyone have any input what I should be paying for an 08? Stock, about 5000 miles. I'm looking at about 3 of them and asking prices range from 3900 to 4500, and they are all identical, 5-7k miles. Honestly I can't pay more than 4000 for a new bike. Any thoughts? What have other people gotten? Thanks.

 

[phranK2k11]

Feb 11, 2011 I paid $2900 for my 06' with 5500 miles no mods and other than needing a rear tire was in perfect shape. Found it on Annapolis MD craigslist.

If you don't get this one put an 07'+ at the top of your list. If I knew then the differences between 06'-07' i would have held out!

Have patience and search CL everyday till "your bike" is posted!

 

[red_rock_beetle]

I believe the valve adjustment interval is recommended at 26,000, and costs several hundred dollars. I hope someone more knowledgeable will chime in. I haven't yet done mine, or paid to have them done.

my neighbor is ASE certified in yamaha, kawasaki, and suzuki, i have got that taken care of:thumbup:

 

[njbill]

That sounds high to me. In August 2011, I paid $2600 for this 2005 with 8k miles. It came with a Corbin seat and a Throttlemeister. The bike was never down and it seems to have been well maintained. I hope this helps. :thumbup: