TinyTim Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I have been riding the 1999 R6 for about 5k trouble free miles, and decided it was time to have the valves looked at (there was a some noise and total mileage on the bike is 25,000). So I brought it into the Pony, got valves checked, then had the cam chain replaced (the actual source of the noise), and had some stainless steel brake lines put on while it was in. I pay about $750 for parts and labor.Thursday night (150 miles later) I think I hear a little noise coming from the engine as I put it away at the end of a ride. Friday morning I start the engine and hear a terrible rattling noise. Sounds like someone is shaking a box of rocks. I am thinking the cam chain tensioner must have fallen off or broken (it sounded like excessive cam chain noise) so I call the Pony. They are great - they offer to pick the bike up and that night cmoosego shows up with the Pony trailer.Saturday I get a message to call the service department. I call back and get cmoosego on the phone, and he asks me if I am sitting down. I then find out that the noise is not from the top end, as that checked out fine, but is probably coming from the piston or connecting rods. At this point I am already into it about $3500 (maybe more, I don't really want to do the math). I am now looking at $1000 more in repairs. I am having trouble justifying putting that much into an old machine, and am leaning towards unloading it at a substantial loss. My question to you guys - what would you do? Would you fork over another grand or would you try to get a bit less than twice that out of selling it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 99 R6 with 25,000 miles? I'd unload it. Dealer retail is only $3000, and you've already got more in it than that. Cut the losses. That's just me, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Compare costs of fixing that motor or buying a used motor. Hopefully that isn't a common problem in that year bike otherwise I would be uneasy buying a used motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahdey Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 i saw the bike on friday, i was behind it in my R6, its a nice looking bike but realistically i would unload it. an 07 R6S sells for 3800-4200 smackeroos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Might want to talk trade with Yamaha of Pony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 A 99 R6 isnt worth it. Part it out completly on Ebay and you wont take a loss. Tear it all the way down and list each part seperate you'll get more than 3000 . All bikes are worth more in parts unless brand new heck it's even close on new ones. Thats how I always sell mine and always get far more than book value and a faster sale, you're looking at a 7 day auction and done as opposed to several weeks of answering stupid questions and haveing stangers over to your house for test rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyTim Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Yamaha of Columbus is not interested in a non-running trade in (already talked to the sales guy).I think I wil sell it, I don't want to rip apart a mostly functional machine. I put it on craigslist already, are there other avenues you guys would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 (edited) I think I wil sell it, I don't want to rip apart a mostly functional machine. I put it on craigslist already, are there other avenues you guys would recommend?You're kidding right who cares if its functional you'll get atleast 3 times your asking price by parting it and I dont even know what your asking price is..... Thats a replacement bike with cash left over Edited May 2, 2010 by MidgetTodd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyTim Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 If you know you can get so much parting it out, why not make me an offer?I am a sentimental sap.Even if I manage to get 2k out of it (which I doubt I will), then someone else will get a nice machine for a bit less than retail. I want to see it back one the road again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I'd probably keep it as a bike to play with. I would use it for a learning tool so I could build engines and replace my own engine parts. I'd tear it down to nothing and put it back together 1, 2, or 3 times and learn, learn, learn. Can make you great money on the side in future or turn into a business with the skills you can obtain. I wish I had a bike to rip into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 If you know you can get so much parting it out, why not make me an offer?I am a sentimental sap.Even if I manage to get 2k out of it (which I doubt I will), then someone else will get a nice machine for a bit less than retail. I want to see it back one the road again. If I had the cash I would, but unfortunately I'm broke right now otherwise yes I'd throw you 1500 and have 3500 or better in my paypal acount from ebay in about 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 buy a cheap used motor and call it a day. install it URSELF! its super easy and you should need more than the basic tools to do the job. bikes are easy to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 If I had the cash I would, but unfortunately I'm broke right now otherwise yes I'd throw you 1500 and have 3500 or better in my paypal acount from ebay in about 10 days.If I had the cash, I'd buy it and fix it myself, then ride the piss out of it. Being broke sux.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 buy a cheap used motor and call it a day. install it URSELF! its super easy and you should need more than the basic tools to do the job. bikes are easy to work on.I'm with this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Parted out my Aprilia when the motor seized after dumping all the oil into the bellypan. (My own fault- sheared the oil filter cover bolt overtightening it. I haz a dum...)So far I have made about $4,200 out of a non working bike. I still have the frame with title too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyTim Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I understand that I can get more for parting it out, but I hate to think of it in pieces. Seems like there is some interest in a project bike - how much would you think is reasonable to ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Id make it my project track bike if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Hi...$995. As is. This is reasonable to ask. Coincidentally, I'm offering, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 sorry it wasn't better news man... but I think todd is right... parting it out would be the best way for you to come out ahead and put your "baby" back out there... I know there are a few here that would help you with the tear down... me included... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Hi...$995. As is. This is reasonable to ask. Coincidentally, I'm offering, too. I'll outbid Redrocket $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 you certainly will make the money parting it out, and if your planning on getting another bike, thatd be the way to make the best out of a bad situation. If your that emotionally attached, id just get a doner engine.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-00-01-02-Yamaha-YzfR6-R6-ENGINE-MOTOR-MINI-SPRINT-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335cac6a35QQitemZ220598135349QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Parted out my Aprilia when the motor seized after dumping all the oil into the bellypan. (My own fault- sheared the oil filter cover bolt overtightening it. I haz a dum...)So far I have made about $4,200 out of a non working bike. I still have the frame with title too.. And that frame and title will pull another 1500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyTim Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I have saw that engine earlier, when you add in shipping and the price jump as bidding continues I am still looking at $1000 or so. I am not in the best position to drop that much into the bike now.Thanks for all the input- it seems like my best option is to part it out, but I think I might give it a few weeks to see if it sells for more than a reasonable price. And if a nicely priced motor pops up (and my bank account has recovered) before then, I might keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahdey Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 call up cycle search? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I have saw that engine earlier, when you add in shipping and the price jump as bidding continues I am still looking at $1000 or so. I am not in the best position to drop that much into the bike now.Thanks for all the input- it seems like my best option is to part it out, but I think I might give it a few weeks to see if it sells for more than a reasonable price. And if a nicely priced motor pops up (and my bank account has recovered) before then, I might keep it.Have you decided a price for it? If you've posted it, I've missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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