Under_A_Rock
New Member
Gonna go give VERY serious look at an 08 FZ6 tomorrow. Guy wants $3500 and it has 34k on it. Here's the kicker, he has no shred of documented maintenance whatsoever. I have been talking to a nearby independent bike shop about the maintenance schedule posted here on the boards in the tech section. They quoted me at 6 hours/$380 for a valve job PLUS everything in that PDF. I'm almost 100% certain that a Yamaha dealer will want almost $600 for a valve job. On the high side i figure almost $800 in maintenance items including labor.
I feel like the price is fair for a bike that has a folder of maintenance receipts. Having said that I feel like $2500 would be fair considering the urgent need for a very thorough inspection with associated repairs and the ever important valve job.
So what do you guys think about my assesment?
Below is a list of mods and self-maint items he has on the bike.
I feel like the price is fair for a bike that has a folder of maintenance receipts. Having said that I feel like $2500 would be fair considering the urgent need for a very thorough inspection with associated repairs and the ever important valve job.
So what do you guys think about my assesment?
Below is a list of mods and self-maint items he has on the bike.
- Leo Vince SBK Aluminum (Carbon Fiber Wrapped)
- DinoJet Power Commander 3
- K&N Air Filter
- NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
- Dual Headlight Mod
- Front Wheel Frame Slider (Carbon)
- TechMount Phone Holder
- Frame Sliders (Carbon)
- Integrated Taillight
- Fender Eliminator w/ Integrated Running Lights
- BatteryTender