Sputters when cold?

upshift · 04-13-2010, 11:47 AM

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.

Rider · 04-13-2010, 11:53 AM

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.

Dave · 04-13-2010, 12:06 PM

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

upshift · 04-13-2010, 02:46 PM

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

Thanks guys.

Rider · 04-13-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by upshift

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

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.

upshift · 04-13-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

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.

Dave · 04-13-2010, 02:56 PM

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

upshift · 04-13-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

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 >.<

Rider · 04-13-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by upshift

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.

upshift · 04-13-2010, 07:31 PM

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

04-13-2010, 11:47 AM	#1
upshift Looing for a bike... Join Date: Mar 2008 Moto: Nothing at the moment Posts: 571	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.

04-13-2010, 11:53 AM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	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.

04-13-2010, 12:06 PM	#3
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	does he have a power commander? some maps could do that

04-13-2010, 02:46 PM	#4
upshift Looing for a bike... Join Date: Mar 2008 Moto: Nothing at the moment Posts: 571	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 Thanks guys.

04-13-2010, 02:56 PM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	low in the r's its going to ride very similarly to the 250. I wouldnt worry about it too much

04-13-2010, 07:31 PM	#10
upshift Looing for a bike... Join Date: Mar 2008 Moto: Nothing at the moment Posts: 571	Bike had been tracked and looked to be falling apart. So needless to say I didn't buy it. Going for a 250