600 any probs

[davegil]

Hi all, going to look at / buy a 1999 600 tomorrow, is there anything I should look out for on this model that causes any major issues?
All the best Dave.

[darrsi]

Private or dealer?

[Punkstig]

Front sprocket nut- do a search on here and all will be explained, other than that it's pretty much faultless!

[darrsi]

Off the top of my head, if the downpipes are black then check for rust.
On start up listen for cam chain rattle, it can be a few hundred quid to put right, although it can still rattle when the bike's oil is cold then it disappears once warm if it's already been done, so you need to ask the question.
If it's a dealer then get them to make sure the front sprocket nut has been upgraded to the 12mm width rather than the old 9mm one as it has caused issues with quite a few bikes.

[His Dudeness]

The rear caliper can give problems but its an easy fix.

[davegil]

Thanks everyone it's a private sale,asking £800 with 4000 miles on the clock.   Too good to be true but assures me has all the mots, be in garage for last two years.
Cheers DaveDave

[His Dudeness]

Sounds suspiciously cheap! Do you know the guy that's selling it?

[noggythenog]

Sounds suspiciously cheap! Do you know the guy that's selling it?

Agreed


Id seriously check that sprocket nut, make sure it hasnt been welded on.should also be original one still on unless changed to the new modifiedversion.


A bike with 4k miles would fetch more without even trying, should really have the original black exhaust downpipes with such low mileage, also foot peg rubbers should have no wear on them.


Sounds fishy but you never know, could be deal of the year.

[clayt74]

:agree

Sounds suspiciously cheap! Do you know the guy that's selling it?

[tatastha-sakti]

1) When you come to see it, check if the engine is cold. If it's not, that means the seller warmed it to have a good start from it. Better ask the seller to leave the bike cold.
2) Check the compression.
3) Check the rubber intakes between carbs and cylinders. There may me cracks.
4) Ask him to have ride. Try shifting the gear, see how the bike goes. If the bike twitches, that's a problem. If you experience collapses in acceleration, that's also a problem.
5) Check the electrics: lights, alarm (when all the light are flashing).
6) See if the speedometer and tahometer work properly.
7) You can also take the spark plugs out and see their condition.
8) See the front work - there might be oil leakage.
9) When the engine is warm, spit on the down pipes - from 1-st to 4-th. If saliva stays there, then touch the downpipe - it might be cold. If it's cold, then cylinder doesn't work.
10) That's all, I guess...

[mr self destruct]

At that price my main concern would be a hidden write-off, ringer etc. A VIC check would be a definite.

[darrsi]

1) When you come to see it, check if the engine is cold. If it's not, that means the seller warmed it to have a good start from it. Better ask the seller to leave the bike cold.
2) Check the compression.
3) Check the rubber intakes between carbs and cylinders. There may me cracks.
4) Ask him to have ride. Try shifting the gear, see how the bike goes. If the bike twitches, that's a problem. If you experience collapses in acceleration, that's also a problem.
5) Check the electrics: lights, alarm (when all the light are flashing).
6) See if the speedometer and tahometer work properly.
7) You can also take the spark plugs out and see their condition.
8) See the front work - there might be oil leakage.
9) When the engine is warm, spit on the down pipes - from 1-st to 4-th. If saliva stays there, then touch the downpipe - it might be cold. If it's cold, then cylinder doesn't work.
10) That's all, I guess...

That's an M.O.T.  :lol

[davegil]

Thanks everyone, guy who owns bike lives in Australia his mother is selling bike, she is a friend of my girlfriend. Anyway will give it the once over, really hope it is ok at that price. Once again thanks will let you know how I get on.
Cheers Dave

[noggythenog]

Thanks everyone, guy who owns bike lives in Australia his mother is selling bike, she is a friend of my girlfriend. Anyway will give it the once over, really hope it is ok at that price. Once again thanks will let you know how I get on.
Cheers Dave

Dave whatever you do, dont go by yourself as no doubt the mother will be a PITA when you're trying to look at the bike, take your girlfriend as a decoy totalk to the mother about stuff whilst giving you all the free time in the world to check the bike over, get a few pics up & let folk on here decide on general lookof things.


Could be he just wants a hassle free sale since he's abroad, i wouldnt expect a friend of someone to stitch you up but then again who knows these days.

[nick crisp]

He's gonna kill his mum when he gets home and finds out how much she let it go for!  :lol

[darrsi]

Thanks everyone, guy who owns bike lives in Australia his mother is selling bike, she is a friend of my girlfriend. Anyway will give it the once over, really hope it is ok at that price. Once again thanks will let you know how I get on.
Cheers Dave

Good luck then, sounds like you could be on to a good thing. 
You may have issues with stale fuel and a flat battery if it's been sitting around for quite a while, so just bear that in mind, but they're quite easy to bump start. 

[tatastha-sakti]

That's an M.O.T.  :lol

What's that? 

[N A Chess]

Think about the front headlamp mod - unmodified, it is crap.  Plenty of info on here about it.  It's a great bike. Enjoy!!  :lol

[slimwilly]

If you need any help,advice,or a decoy,give us a shout, i am only up the road.


Billy

[davegil]

Thanks for that Billy, forgot to mention bike in Southhampton :\
All the best Dave