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Yamaha XBR600f - Posted on 2005-01-23 11:40:43

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Hi gang, I'm thinkin of buying an XBR600f with 30000miles and loads of paperwork, its a J plate(92). Does anybody have experience of these bikes and if so is it a wise choice? What kind of things should i lookout for...yes Ox i know Landrovers hurt! Dont be shy people i've a week to make up my mind!!!

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	Yamaha XBR600f - Posted on 2005-01-23 11:54:12
the_ox 1300cc Superstar Joined: Saturday, October 30, 2004 Posts: 8803 Location: London United Kingdom	wot i didnt say a word rev, and no idea m8.

	Yamaha XBR600f - Posted on 2005-01-24 00:33:47
bear 1300cc Superstar Joined: Friday, October 29, 2004 Posts: 5790 Location: cumbria United Kingdom	not owned one. however they are reliable and handle well . they are also good on fuel. just check the bike over first and make sure it isnt fooked look for worn stuff ect. they were featured in a recent classic mechanics and according to the right up are a great bike. yer not gonna break any speed records but if thats what you were wanting you would have gone for summat else at a guess.

	Yamaha XBR600f - Posted on 2005-01-24 15:53:37
rev_ 1300cc Superstar Joined: Thursday, January 13, 2005 Posts: 3068 Location: Coventry United Kingdom	dudes its an XJ600f the other bike i looked at was an XBR!! doh i know silly huh?!! So again the same question to all those that can be arsed to answer me!

	Yamaha XBR600f - Posted on 2005-01-25 02:12:54
bear 1300cc Superstar Joined: Friday, October 29, 2004 Posts: 5790 Location: cumbria United Kingdom	well i have an xj900 of similar age and its got over 70000 miles on it and is reliable, i know someone with a six with similar milage . same rules apply check things over to see whats worn and needs replacing. should be no rattles or smoke and make sure the tank aint leaking as they all rot at the seams on xj's and they can be a real problem to get a replacement as they dont make tanks for em anymore. plenty of second hand spares about for them (except the tanks). A good solid bike with a good reputation for long lived engines.

	Yamaha XBR600f - Posted on 2005-01-28 01:03:43
rev_ 1300cc Superstar Joined: Thursday, January 13, 2005 Posts: 3068 Location: Coventry United Kingdom	Cheers Bear, testing it saturday....you'll i know if i buy her!

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