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FZTofer · 09-29-2008, 12:53 PM

Hey guys, Im new to the forums and I have been in the market for a FZ6 for some time now and I'm finally thinking about buying one for next spring/summer (i live in michigan i can only ride half the year

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I was recently looking at some local classifieds and found a FZ6 only a few minutes from my house. Its a 2005 with 12k miles on it. Dosent appear to have any scratches on it at all and it looks to be all stock. Is it a good deal for $4,600??

THANKS!

Tofer

**Hellgate** · 09-29-2008, 01:47 PM

Hey man, welcome.

Looks to be a good bike but with the amount of miles it a bit high and it is a first gen, nothing wrong with that however. Maybe $3800 to $4200?

Chackster · 09-29-2008, 01:57 PM

Well, its blue booked around 4,800 in perfect condition. So, if the seller took care of the bike the way that pretty much everybody on the forum does (fluid changes on time, chain maintenance, not wheeling at every stop-light) then it sounds like a pretty good deal. For a bike that was well taken care of, 12K is not many mile at all. For overkill, you could always get the VIN# and for around $30-40, I think, look of the history of the bike online.

**AJ_rider** · 09-29-2008, 01:59 PM

I bought my stock 06 with 1012 miles in Feb for $4k, guy was asking $4500. I'd say with the amount of miles on it you should go for less than $4k, but definitely nothing too much over that.

necrotimus · 09-29-2008, 02:06 PM

Normally I would say you have to factor in where you live because bike prices can be drastically different but for you I say consider the time of year. You should probably be able to talk him down going into fall/winter.

**Hellgate** · 09-29-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chackster

Well, its blue booked around 4,800 in perfect condition. So, if the seller took care of the bike the way that pretty much everybody on the forum does (fluid changes on time, chain maintenance, not wheeling at every stop-light) then it sounds like a pretty good deal. For a bike that was well taken care of, 12K is not many mile at all. For overkill, you could always get the VIN# and for around $30-40, I think, look of the history of the bike online.

Remember that Blue Book and supply and demand are two very different things. Yes 12K is a low mileage bike, and it does look well taken care of, but $4,600 is too high for a bike that is five model years old and one generation behind.

red06fz6 · 09-29-2008, 02:10 PM

NADA GUIDES is a more "real world" guide. You might want to check it out.

Used 2004 YAMAHA FZS600S/C FZ6 prices, values, specs and options at NADAguides

FZTofer · 09-30-2008, 11:43 AM

Alight, Im going to chat with him about it and see what kind of price I can get him down to taking in all these factors that you guys have helped me out so much with

Thanks A Bunch Guys

Raid The Revenge · 09-30-2008, 12:28 PM

$4200 US? - No
$4200 CAN? - Maybe

A new FZ6 S2 would cost $6999 CAN plus freight, tires, service, tax.......$8000 CAN.

Those beavers work too hard for their money, which is easily taken away from them.

$4200 CAN is nearly half the price of a new FZ6 in Canada. 12,000 KM is fine IF THE OWNER CAN PROVE THEY PERFORMED THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. Trust me, you DON'T want to perform the 12,000 KM maintenance schedule on your FZ6.

Are the tires still stock???
Are the brakes still stock???
Cooling system been flushed???
How about the battery???

All these things have either been done, or will need to be done really soon...

...oh! I got one...this gets EVERYBODY. Throttle/clutch cables. They are NEVER lubed or adjusted EVER. Nobody does it.

If none of these things are done, you must consider how much it'll cost you to do it yourself, which will be really soon.

If however, the owner worshipped the maintenance schedule and checked EVERYTHING down to tire pressure, $4200 CAN is a DAMN GOOD DEAL!!!

...
...
...
OH WAIT!!! <Takes out a magnifying glass>
<Do you have any idea how hard this is to do? When I'm totally on the other side of the galaxy??>

You live in the US! Detroit...right? GOD! You're SOO CLOSE to the Canadian border!!

In that case...$4200 US for an '05 FZ6 is NOT A GOOD DEAL. You can get a BRAND NEW ONE for $6000 US!!! Look again...

[There was a guy on this forum, who lived in the US, who bought an FZ6 S2 that had only 5000KM on it...for $3600 US!!!
Check it out here: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/new-r...tml#post111370 (New bike)
]

FZTofer · 09-30-2008, 01:12 PM

So Elm, if I was to buy the used FZ6 then how much would you pay for it? and btw I live about 2 hours from the canadian border...

09-29-2008, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
FZTofer The Gamer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Bike: FZ6 (Soon) Posts: 400 Rep Power: 6 Member #5110	New To Forums Need an Opinion! Hey guys, Im new to the forums and I have been in the market for a FZ6 for some time now and I'm finally thinking about buying one for next spring/summer (i live in michigan i can only ride half the year ) I was recently looking at some local classifieds and found a FZ6 only a few minutes from my house. Its a 2005 with 12k miles on it. Dosent appear to have any scratches on it at all and it looks to be all stock. Is it a good deal for $4,600?? THANKS! Tofer

09-29-2008, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,292 Rep Power: 58 Member #1191	Re: New To Forums Need an Opinion! Hey man, welcome. Looks to be a good bike but with the amount of miles it a bit high and it is a first gen, nothing wrong with that however. Maybe $3800 to $4200? __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

09-29-2008, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chackster Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Bike: 2008 Cobalt Blue Posts: 28 Rep Power: 2 Member #3792	Re: New To Forums Need an Opinion! Well, its blue booked around 4,800 in perfect condition. So, if the seller took care of the bike the way that pretty much everybody on the forum does (fluid changes on time, chain maintenance, not wheeling at every stop-light) then it sounds like a pretty good deal. For a bike that was well taken care of, 12K is not many mile at all. For overkill, you could always get the VIN# and for around $30-40, I think, look of the history of the bike online.

09-29-2008, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
AJ_rider Missing the Fizz! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Bike: 2006 FZ6 Sexier RED! Posts: 554 Rep Power: 11 Member #1392	Re: New To Forums Need an Opinion! I bought my stock 06 with 1012 miles in Feb for $4k, guy was asking $4500. I'd say with the amount of miles on it you should go for less than $4k, but definitely nothing too much over that. __________________ Rides 2006 FZ6 - SEXIER Metallic Red Mods: 2 Brothers Exhaust in Polished Aluminum w/ 2 Bros FE kit, FS6 Frame Sliders, Puig Dark Smoke Windscreen, TCP Seat Cowl, Red Rim Stripes, Power Commander III, K&N Air Filter, Grip Puppies, 15t Vortex Front Sprocket, Speedohealer V4, Black Pazzo Racing Levers Next Mod: Belly Pan 2006 Tacoma Double Cab - Faster Blue

09-29-2008, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
necrotimus Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: W00dbridge Virginia Bike: 06 Red Posts: 428 Rep Power: 8 Member #3695	Re: New To Forums Need an Opinion! Normally I would say you have to factor in where you live because bike prices can be drastically different but for you I say consider the time of year. You should probably be able to talk him down going into fall/winter. __________________ [Insert witty comment here]

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red06fz6 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: L.A. California Bike: 2006 Red(faster)FZ6 Posts: 83 Rep Power: 3 Member #2897	Re: New To Forums Need an Opinion! NADA GUIDES is a more "real world" guide. You might want to check it out. Used 2004 YAMAHA FZS600S/C FZ6 prices, values, specs and options at NADAguides

09-30-2008, 11:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
FZTofer The Gamer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Bike: FZ6 (Soon) Posts: 400 Rep Power: 6 Member #5110	Re: New To Forums Need an Opinion! Alight, Im going to chat with him about it and see what kind of price I can get him down to taking in all these factors that you guys have helped me out so much with Thanks A Bunch Guys

09-30-2008, 12:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Raid The Revenge Super Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary Bike: RED FZ6 2006 Posts: 588 Rep Power: 21 Member #1644	Re: New To Forums Need an Opinion! $4200 US? - No $4200 CAN? - Maybe A new FZ6 S2 would cost $6999 CAN plus freight, tires, service, tax.......$8000 CAN. Those beavers work too hard for their money, which is easily taken away from them. $4200 CAN is nearly half the price of a new FZ6 in Canada. 12,000 KM is fine IF THE OWNER CAN PROVE THEY PERFORMED THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. Trust me, you DON'T want to perform the 12,000 KM maintenance schedule on your FZ6. Are the tires still stock??? Are the brakes still stock??? Cooling system been flushed??? How about the battery??? All these things have either been done, or will need to be done really soon... ...oh! I got one...this gets EVERYBODY. Throttle/clutch cables. They are NEVER lubed or adjusted EVER. Nobody does it. If none of these things are done, you must consider how much it'll cost you to do it yourself, which will be really soon. If however, the owner worshipped the maintenance schedule and checked EVERYTHING down to tire pressure, $4200 CAN is a DAMN GOOD DEAL!!! ... ... ... OH WAIT!!! <Takes out a magnifying glass> <Do you have any idea how hard this is to do? When I'm totally on the other side of the galaxy??> You live in the US! Detroit...right? GOD! You're SOO CLOSE to the Canadian border!! In that case...$4200 US for an '05 FZ6 is NOT A GOOD DEAL. You can get a BRAND NEW ONE for $6000 US!!! Look again... [There was a guy on this forum, who lived in the US, who bought an FZ6 S2 that had only 5000KM on it...for $3600 US!!! Check it out here: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/new-r...tml#post111370 (New bike) ] __________________ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Click here for help! It's good info. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/attac...shot-guide.pdf Last edited by Raid The Revenge; 09-30-2008 at 12:52 PM..

09-30-2008, 01:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
FZTofer The Gamer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Bike: FZ6 (Soon) Posts: 400 Rep Power: 6 Member #5110	Re: New To Forums Need an Opinion! So Elm, if I was to buy the used FZ6 then how much would you pay for it? and btw I live about 2 hours from the canadian border...

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