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I know that this might sound stupid, but what type of questions do I need to ask these sellers when I call them?

Has it been dropped....if so what was the extent of the damage, etc. Be especially concerned about fork or frame damage especially if the bike has a salvage title. Ask about maintenance. Do your homework before calling them. For example, if you're calling about a Honda VFR 750, find out what the valve adjustment interval is for that bike before you call and ask how often it was done. That question alone will tell you how good the seller was at keeping the bike properly maintained.

Basically ask any question you can think of and try to get a feel for the seller and whether you feel they are honest or more like a crooked hustler. I know - kind of hard to tell that on the phone but after you've talked to enough of them you start to get good at it.

I am looking to buy a YZF R6.

Yamaha's are a good choice maintenance-wise. They have some of the best valve adjustment intervals. Look up the R6 and find out about it. You should be able to get info on what if any problems may be common with them, and ask if thos have been addressed, too.

By the way, I have to ask....This won't be your first bike will it?

Yes it is but I have a strong game plan of taken it very slow. I do not plan on being on the road until I feel that I am ready. I seen on this website what to do for frist time riders. And I plan on following it to a tee....
I value my life and I have the most respect for the bike.
Yes I have taken the safety course.

Toyuzu wrote:Yamaha's are a good choice maintenance-wise. They have some of the best valve adjustment intervals. Look up the R6 and find out about it. You should be able to get info on what if any problems may be common with them, and ask if thos have been addressed, too.

By the way, I have to ask....This won't be your first bike will it?

FYI I am looking to buy a Yamaha R6 01'-04'. If anyone knows about that bike please let me know something.

I ought to mention this was my friends first bike, a 250 ninja, and he had taken the MSF course. On his second ride he popped the clutch and skidded the front wheel into a car in the parking lot we were in. Any idea what would have happened if he were on a R6? Just something to think about.

I have thought about it everyday, and I have read ALOT of treads on new riders, and I am not saying that I am different or I am special I am just saying that I am going to take my time and not get on the road until I am 100% sat that I can do it. And I have been in the ears of my friends who ride and I am looking to them to help me out. I know and expect to put the bike down I hope and pray that it isn't going to be a bad one.
And that is why I am on these forms to tap into the minds of riders everywhere.
I will keep everyone informed as for how it is going when I get the bike.....