request - How to buy a FZ6

[martin_nj]

if anyone could write up a little how to on buying a used fz6...
common problem areas, typical insurance quotes/estimates, average pricing etc etc

[hunterfz6]

save yourself a grand and buy mine for 6000.00. I paid 7k cash. I will include a snell helmet and a joe rocket jacket. just a thought. I have just over 1000 miles on mine, and its a 07. insurance is a joke. i pay 20ish bucks a month for good coverage with state farm.

[Botch]

And, above all else, avoid the red '07's!!!

[DefyInertia]

Originally Posted by hunterfz6

save yourself a grand and buy mine for 6000.00.

Part it out over the winter...you'll more than $6K that way!

Dibs on the swingarm...

[clunk]

Lots of good deals to be had this time of year. I just picked up an '07 Blue for $4900 w/ 1100 miles on the clock and factory warranty 'til Mar '08.

Got the best insurance quote from Progressive. $79/yr liability only, $416/yr w/ collision and comp.

I'm new to motorcycles, but I've been reading this board for a bit and really haven't seen any particular trouble areas. Seemed like every other bike I considered had one or two items that were nearly guaranteed to cause problems, but haven't read anything like that about the FZ6.

It all depends man.
Cash is one thing. Finding the right seller is another thing.
Do some people abuse thier bikes? Do some take very careful care?
Problems is just the general inspection all used things go thru. I bought a new one cause I wanted the brakes and the updated fairing, dash and swingarm. If you can get a 07 with low miles for cheap go for it. If not get a 07 left over for cheap, if not get a new 08 for a few hundred more.
In my opinion it is best to find a dealer nearby that you like, thats where your going to be taking the bike when you cant figure something out, find a sales guy that has been there, if you have to pay a few extra 100 in the grand scheme of things its not that bad. I could of went to Nashville and paid 200 less, then when I needed service, it would be later rather than sooner. What I am saying is if I owned a bike shop and one guy is paying me $72 a hour and bought the bike from me, and one guy is paying me $72 a hour and bought the bike from another dealer whos bike gets fixed first?

[mikebike]

my experience is --- if buying new --- buy at the cheapest dealer.

You can get the thing serviced anywhere. I respectfully disagree with Wrightme. Dealers make big $$ on service and if it is a good size dealer the service manager and the sales manager compete on a different level. It makes no difference where you bought it.

I took mine in for the 600 mile service at my dealer in town --- I did not buy from him. I actually talked to the owner (Service Manager was out having a gull stone removed)

He asked did you buy this here? Nope you guys did not want to come close on the price compared to the other dealer. --- He says ....well we will earn your service business and hopefully your next bike purchase too. (VERY FRIENDLY)

I was quoted $150 for the service and when I picked it up it was only $115

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just my experience --- also the same with car dealers

[martin_nj]

i have been to my local yamaha dealer when i had my fzr400 and service there is steep! =\

i did my own service on that bike will prolly continue to do so on the new one...

but regarding buying the actual bike thanks all for the feedback...if we can get some more voices in here i'm willing to type up a buyers guide with my own experiences too =P

I bet things are different around here. I guess it kinda depends on where you live. I worked selling Toyota cars for awhile and we definitely treated our customers better. They got loaner cars, while the people that bought in Nashville sat in the waiting room or had to take the customer van.
Also we only have three bike dealerships for 75 miles around that I know of.
A harley one
Two sportbike/atv shops owned by the same guy.

Or drive to Nashville Tn, or North to Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro.

[oso2k]

In SoCal, I'd recommend getting your local dealership to match or beat OTDYamaha.com's price. Current OTD prices, 07 - $6800, 08 - $7000.