Sputters when cold?
 

Hey guys, this may not be the best place to put this thread but anyways. I'm going to look at an '04 R6 today and the guy told me it sputters when it is started cold. He only wants $3900 for it and I'm really tempted to snatch it up but I don't want to get it and there be something really wrong that will cost me in the long run. The guy says its never been down so I'm thinking it may be the fuel injectors or spark plugs or something of the sort but then again I'm no expert. Thought I'd see what you guys think. Thanks.

Start with the easy stuff. Drain tank and refill with fresh gas. Run some seafoam trough the FI and put some fresh plugs in it.

does he have a power commander? some maps could do that

Not sure but I'm thinking no. Chances are good I won't get it unless it just looks like its in really good shape. I really dont want to get into something I can't fix for cheap. For that price I may just go for one of the newer 250's from the stealership :shrug: Thanks guys.

If he'll let you take it for a test ride do it. If it's warm and runs fine I'm sure it's an easy/cheap fix.

I am debating test riding it or not. Never ridden a 600 but plenty of 250's and itd be my luck I'd lay it over.

low in the r's its going to ride very similarly to the 250. I wouldnt worry about it too much

I may test ride it then if he will let me and if it runs good I may go ahead and get it. Really wanting to find a Gixxer or CBR but all are out of my price range >.<

Yeah just keep the rpm low and you'll be ok.

Bike had been tracked and looked to be falling apart. So needless to say I didn't buy it. Going for a 250 :moto:

arent you already on a 250? Your price range puts you smack dab in sv650 territory

Nah I had a 250 a while back, sold it for school money, and now I want another bike. I want something bigger than a 250 but my riding friends are telling me to get another 250. It basically all boils down to I got my old 250 when my parents didnt like me having a bike and I didnt really get to ride it on the roads all that much, more or less just like a scooter around the neighborhood. Now I am at the point where when I do get one its going to be more than just a neighborhood toy. Im thinking theyre right in the fact that I havent ridden in traffic but I rode a TTR-230 trail bike for about 3-4 years and every time I get on a 250 it just feels like the same thing only on the street.

Get yourself a Suzuki GS500F or a Kawi Ninja 500R.

You can probably get one or the other new for 5k or less if you get a leftover and can talk the dealer down.

Yeah I might do that. Not really wanting to spend $5000 on a bike right now tho. Still got school and everything so the less I spend the better. I am looking for something around $3500-$4000 because I know I will be able to pay it off (or nearly) by summers end.