ZX6R

[barkz]

hey guys and gals, ive gotten another trade offer for my car. never thought id be on a ninja, but i got an offer for a 2004 ZX6R. not a bad looking bike. quite a few miles at over 15k... and ive talked him into almost $2500(im asking about $7000 for my car) on top of his bike for the trade. anything to look out for with these bikes? comments, suggestions? thanks

[Kenn157]

quite a few miles? I have a 2011 Speed Triple and I have 10,263 miles...
now if you said 150k then I'd say yes quite a few..

[keeena]

03-04 is one of the best models. Strong motor. 15k isn't that high at all. Kawi motors can have some valvetrain noise, so maybe pay attention to if/when valve clearance was done as the CCT. Otherwise i'd look at all the usual stuff w/ a used bike.

I can't see it being valued more than $3000. KBB has retail price at $3500. Any major mods?

[Pittenger5]

Man I wish Id never sold that bike.

[Doc]

03-04 is one of the best models. Strong motor. 15k isn't that high at all. Kawi motors can have some valvetrain noise, so maybe pay attention to if/when valve clearance was done as the CCT. Otherwise i'd look at all the usual stuff w/ a used bike.

I can't see it being valued more than $3000. KBB has retail price at $3500. Any major mods?

You are getting screwed if you take the bike and only $2500 cash. Unless you would let your car go for $5500.

[DaveZX6r]

15k is nothing. My 95 has 36k. Don't let him tell you its worth than 3500 though. Unless its covered in after market parts etc.

[barkz]

good info guys thanks! i thought 15k was kind of up there, guess not lol. sounds like he wont like my next talk with him then, he was reluctant about $2100 on top, so he def wont want to do $3500 lol. oh well. as far as aftermarket parts, i think he said just a slip on, dont remember what one though. but that def doesnt cover the price gap lol

[FZR]

you're paying $4500 for that bike essentially. I got an '04 zx6rr last year with 12k miles on it for 3k. I love the bike to death, except as they said the valvetrain is quite noisy and go with a manual CCT as one of your first mods, it'll make the bike sound a lot quieter. But if you do end up getting the bike, it's a great bike, like i said i'm a huge fan of mine and i'm sure you'd like the 636 just as much.

[OreoGaborio]

Yeah I wouldn't pay more than 3.5 for that bike and that's if it's pristine & loaded. It's a great bike and relatively low miles for its age, but it's not all that valuable.

[barkz]

well turns out he flaked out before i could tell him this info you guys gave me. he texted me saying he wants to start stunting it, and didnt want to sell anymore. i told him what you guys said, and i havent heard anything back lol

[Kenn157]

It just wasn't meant to be! He probably stunts it on the street anyway! Good thing you didn't buy it.

[TheIglu]

Far better off selling the car for cash and then finding a good deal on what you want in the future....