Hello From Snow Filled WI

[MaximumHP]

Well guys, here's the bikes I'm looking at:

1.) New 2012 at the dealer
$6500
New 2012 w/ no miles, not much else to say about it

Pros: I liked this one the best. I like the graphics, black frame and forks. A new, unmolested piece of machinery
Cons: The price tag (although It seems priced well for my area)




2.) 2009 at the dealer
$5500
Looks in pretty good shape
Tires are worn – will last this summer at most
Already has nice FE, and flush mounts, otherwise stock
6700mi

Pros: Saves me $1000 bucks, some of the mods I’d want are done.
Cons: Needs tires, I like the ’12 graphics better, is $1000 (15%) savings worth it







3.) 2009 private seller
$4600
Moderate condition
Tires are worn – will last this summer at most
Has a FE, and flush mounts, M4 Exhaust, a flaming skull tank protector, and some fancy gas cap (the last two are ssnot really my style)
6400mi

Pros: Low cost bike, the mods are done
Cons: Worth the price but not a great deal, some of the mods look hacked together, the M4 exhaust is loud (is the TBR this loud?)

 

[MNGreg]

I know $ is a personal thing, but if you like the '12 the most i would do that one. . For zero miles and to be very happy with the purchase $1k really isn't that much. Those mods aren't that expensive also.

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[MaximumHP]

I'm thinking the same, as long as they don't try to screw me with "out-the-door" add-on costs.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I agree with Greg, if you like the 2012 I'd go with that one with zero miles. The mods you want aren't too expensive and you get to learn your bike while doing the mods.

 

[alaskanflyboy]

Welcome from the less snow filled part of Wisconsin.

 

[MaximumHP]

Well, my insurance is turning out to be a issue and makes no sense. I asked to compare a few that I had considered with my current 250 (about $150yr) in attempt to understand what is going on, here's what I got:

2012 Yamaha FZ6R +82.55
2002 Honda CBR F4i +32.93
2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R +41.35
2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 +98.30

:facepalm: I don't even know what to say...

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Well, my insurance is turning out to be a issue and makes no sense. I asked to compare a few that I had considered with my current 250 (about $150yr) in attempt to understand what is going on, here's what I got:

2012 Yamaha FZ6R +82.55
2002 Honda CBR F4i +32.93
2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R +41.35
2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 +98.30

:facepalm: I don't even know what to say...

Must have quoted the Raven 6R, it is the fastest after all. LOL!

 

[Rabbitman109]

Welcome to the forum!!! The FZ6R is a great bike, and will not disappoint. There is tons of info on the bike here, and lots of great people too!

 

[MaximumHP]

Worked out a deal today and put money down on the 2012. I'm in the middle of refinancing my house, so might be a couple weeks before I can pick it up. The bank has been analyzing my funds with a microscope, so I don't want to raise a red flag at this point. The roads still have salt and snow on them anyway, so it's not too big of a deal.

Can't wait to get it out for the first ride :rockon: