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thanks will give it a go

Hello i have a 2000 R6 only 8K miles The gears have always been a bit clunky but recently when going up the gears i have to lift toe twice to get it to change , the first time nothing happens and it goes in no problem the second time . not crunching or load , its not like that going down gears, not to good for hard accerelation as it takes two tries to get next gear any thots or info would be brilliant thanks very much worried yam owner

Hello i need a new rear tyre but front is ok. Can i put a BRIDGESTONE BT016 back (front tyre is a sport tyre) and leave front on as is . I do road riding only not rossi but i nip on . And could some one give me standard 2000 R6 size of rear tyre , im working in nigeria just now and want to order tyre for when i get home many thanks for any info

Hello peeps, i have a totally standard 2000 R6 im looking to buy a tail tidy but with so many to chose from not sure which 1 . most only do a no, plate bracket but im looking for indicators as well has any one bought 1 or can reccomend 1 Many thanks for any help

Hi folks im a bit of a newbie so sorry , i have a 2000 R6 which is ttally standard i was fancying a tail tidy but with so many on flee bay to chose from im not sure , i take it i have to buy new indicators as well ?? can anyone reccomend a good one to buy/ place to buy many thanks for any help

i think it was serviced recently as well mabe thats it . any ideas as to which / or were to get new clutch and what oil is recommended

Many thanks for all your help , not a great start for me but im not quite so gutted now , the clutch is not hydralic , and the biting point on the lever is just as soon as you retract lever (about a few millimetre back) is this an indication of it being adjusted to get last out of clutch. gutted or not last nite i came back with a monster grin , thats a quick machine i have had bikes for years motox, trials ,supermotos but that was my first proper blast on a sports bike and i cant wait to get out there again on it lol . can i do any more damage driving with wonky clutch , it is selecting gears ok and seems to be pulling not to bad , just that dodgey burning clutchy smell when giving it beans

hello i just bought my first proper road bike 2000 R6 mint 8000 miles got it home in van and i think the clutch is slipping , when its picking up 9k rpm there is a dodgey burning clutch smell can anybody give us sort of cost you looking at for a new clutch fitted i live north scotland any help would be great . i did test drive when i looked at it it was fine could anyone reccommend were to buy clutch and which 1 , many thanks for any help

Aaaaaaaaaaa i see many thanks again boys and i look forward to getting a R6 its a big help owning a bike when there is a great bunch of clued up friendly guys on a forum , many thanks again and im afraid you might be gettin a few more dodgey questions

many thanks Daz thats spot on of you , ye i did hear early R6 gearboxes were a bit cluncky but with 8K im hoping its gonna be sound , sorry for the ignorance but what is "lock wired " cheers

hello folks sorry another newbie here im going to buy my first sports bike ye har .( currently a 450 supermoto) im going to look at a 2001 R6 with 8K miles totally standard . any advice buying tips what to look out for would be much appresiated , many thanks