R6 parts... Should I pull the trigger?

[blensen]

So on a local forum I found someone parting out a complete 2002 R6. I talked to him and I can get the entire front end, swingarm (and associated hardware), rearsets, and the header for $400. I would still need to buy a rear wheel, bars (clipons are fine though), and I'm sure other miscellaneous bits and pieces along the way. My question is, should I go for it? Thanks guys.

[rider_rob]

What are you waiting for?! Pounce on that like a lion on a baby elephant!!

[zero9243]

sounds like a steal to me

[blensen]

That's what I'm thinking too. Looks like I'm going to have some parts up for sale to fund the winter build. Thanks for the input.

[pefrey]

What do you mean "entire front end"? If you mean:

left and right handle bars and clip ons
brake master cylinder lines and calipers
forks unbent / undamaged left and right
triple tree, top and bottom with stem
wheel with rotors
axle with spacers
front fender

then I say go for it. IMO don't bother with the other stuff, too much effort for too little gain and drop him down to $300 on the front end.

[blensen]

What do you mean "entire front end"? If you mean:

left and right handle bars and clip ons
brake master cylinder lines and calipers
forks unbent / undamaged left and right
triple tree, top and bottom with stem
wheel with rotors
axle with spacers
front fender

then I say go for it. IMO don't bother with the other stuff, too much effort for too little gain and drop him down to $300 on the front end.

I meant the entire front end minus one handle bar and the front fender. Everything else is there. I think i'm just going to get it all. Worst case scenario I can throw the swingarm and my soon-to-be extra R1 master cylinder on ebay or an R6 forum and make a little bit of cash back.

[ragedigital]

I'm with 'pefrey', the front end is where it's at. The R6 swing arm swap can be a money pit.

[thatkid]

And if you need the stems swapped you can send them my way!

[thatkid]

And if you need the stems swapped you can send them my way!

Nate, So the 2002 R6 front end is not a direct bolt on?

That's what I've read anyways, also are the forks shorter?

[blensen]

And if you need the stems swapped you can send them my way!

I have access to a full machine shop through my school's formula car team so pressing the stem shouldn't be an issue. I might have some stuff for you to powedercoat over the winter though. I will get back to you on that one.

[thatkid]

And if you need the stems swapped you can send them my way!

Nate, So the 2002 R6 front end is not a direct bolt on?

That's what I've read anyways, also are the forks shorter?

Nope, no R6 swap is a direct bolt on. And as far as I know, all of them are shorter than stock.

And if you need the stems swapped you can send them my way!

I have access to a full machine shop through my school's formula car team so pressing the stem shouldn't be an issue. I might have some stuff for you to powedercoat over the winter though. I will get back to you on that one.

Well then, can I send YOU stuff??

Just let me know on the powder. My bigger oven is almost done!