Got a '13 636...

JBizzle · November 4th, 2013, 03:25 PM

So I decided to trade in the Honda CBR1000RR for a new 636 this weekend. Great decision.

Just got home with her after a 250+ mile ride back, more pictures and a better review coming soon after I settle in.

I got the regular non-ABS model, kawi green.

I'm still in the break in period (first 600 miles) so I haven't gotten it past 10k rpm's but I'm very impressed with the low end and mid range power. Feels a lot more suitable for street use than the literbike did. I found the Honda to be a lot more comfortable but this is infinitely more sexy.

If anyone has any questions about this bike just ask

csmith12 · November 4th, 2013, 03:28 PM

Falcor · November 4th, 2013, 03:47 PM

250 miles? What dealer did you go to, that looks like the one in Fort Pierce. Also congrats! I'm planning to get the white one with ABS as soon as I get a better job. Should be happening within the next few months.

P.S. Don't be afraid to open it up. Break in guidelines are set to keep the rider and dealer safe. Take it up and down Indian River drive a few times and you'll be broken in, in no time

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JBizzle · November 4th, 2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcor

250 miles? What dealer did you go to, that looks like the one in Fort Pierce. Also congrats! I'm planning to get the white one with ABS as soon as I get a better job. Should be happening within the next few months.

P.S. Don't be afraid to open it up. Break in guidelines are set to keep the rider and dealer safe. Take it up and down Indian River drive a few times and you'll be broken in, in no time

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It was the Ft. Pierce dealer, I live in Orlando now for school so I did some riding down there with a couple friends that day then rode back up here.

I've gotten to open it up a little bit but don't like speeding around town especially not on Indian River Drive, got to speed a little bit on the northern part of the island on my way home from the dealership.

I liked the Ft. Pierce dealer a lot more than FL Sports on Indian Street in Stuart, they were more straight up with me and didn't try to gouge me.

I got it for $9800 out the door after tax, tag, title etc. (negotiated that before telling them I had a trade in) Sticker on it was $11,700, I think the ABS model's msrp was $12,700.

Falcor · November 4th, 2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JBizzle

It was the Ft. Pierce dealer, I live in Orlando now for school so I did some riding down there with a couple friends that day then rode back up here.

I've gotten to open it up a little bit but don't like speeding around town especially not on Indian River Drive, got to speed a little bit on the northern part of the island on my way home from the dealership.

I liked the Ft. Pierce dealer a lot more than FL Sports on Indian Street in Stuart, they were more straight up with me and didn't try to gouge me.

I got it for $9800 out the door after tax, tag, title etc. (negotiated that before telling them I had a trade in) Sticker on it was $11,700, I think the ABS model's msrp was $12,700.

They have the non ABS online as $9,499 at that dealer and the ABS model at $10,499. That's with all the discounts already applied though that you can get I believe. So I'd say at 9.8 OTD you got a great deal. I talked to everyone in that dealership a few times. Once just to look at bikes and once while I had to get a flat repaired and they are all great people. FL Sports definitely charges a arm and a leg for anything and the Fort Pierce dealer told me any price FL Sports offers me they'll beat it so that's definitely where I'll be purchasing mine as well

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JBizzle · November 4th, 2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcor

They have the non ABS online as $9,499 at that dealer and the ABS model at $10,499. That's with all the discounts already applied though that you can get I believe. So I'd say at 9.8 OTD you got a great deal. I talked to everyone in that dealership a few times. Once just to look at bikes and once while I had to get a flat repaired and they are all great people. FL Sports definitely charges a arm and a leg for anything and the Fort Pierce dealer told me any price FL Sports offers me they'll beat it so that's definitely where I'll be purchasing mine as well

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Yea I was pretty happy with that deal I also got them to throw in the 5 year warranty (usually ~$600). Went back and forth between them and FL Sports, BS'd a little bit and said that FL offered to match their first price of 10400 OTD and they said they'd go to 9800 and throw in the warranty so I obliged happily on the spot.

Falcor · November 4th, 2013, 04:01 PM

Haha, nothing wrong with a little white lie when they're still making a profit and you're riding off with a sweet new bike

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JBizzle · November 4th, 2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcor

Haha, nothing wrong with a little white lie when they're still making a profit and you're riding off with a sweet new bike

.

My thoughts exactly.

And thank you to whoever updated my Motorcycle(s) field!

Alex · November 4th, 2013, 04:36 PM

JohnnyBravo · November 4th, 2013, 04:55 PM

Zx6r is one sexy bike

congrats

7oxSin · November 5th, 2013, 09:57 PM

i hate you...

JBizzle · November 6th, 2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7oxSin

i hate you...

Patience

psych0hans · November 6th, 2013, 10:39 AM

Congratulations!!!

7oxSin · November 6th, 2013, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBizzle

Patience

lol no bs gratz man, that is my dream bike. i have always been obsessed with the 636 and im still in shock that they brought it back. when i was rebuilding my brothers 250 we went to the dealer for a part or 2 and to try on some helmets to see what size he was and he had to drag me off that same model...

one day

backinthesaddleagain · November 6th, 2013, 06:00 PM

Great deals on the 636 right now. Congrats.

rasta · November 8th, 2013, 12:08 PM

It's not often someone gets a 636 and is downsizing

adouglas · November 8th, 2013, 05:14 PM

Quit it with the Matt Damon impression and post more pics already, willya?

BlueJeepYJ · November 8th, 2013, 06:18 PM

frikin awesome!!! love it!!!!!!!

JBizzle · November 12th, 2013, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

It's not often someone gets a 636 and is downsizing

Literbike wasn't much fun around town, on the highway though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Quit it with the Matt Damon impression and post more pics already, willya?

Not the first time I've been called Matt Damon...

Here are some more pictures as promised. Once I get a GoPro I'll upload some nice footage.

JBizzle · November 13th, 2013, 07:36 PM

Got some more pictures in tonight, who says you can't haul groceries on a supersport?

backinthesaddleagain · December 30th, 2013, 02:30 PM

Hey any updates after putting some miles on the bike? Hot start/cold start issues, etc? How has it been?

Ptdoughnut · February 5th, 2014, 08:31 AM

Seeing all these ZX6R's being bought by you guys is making me excited, I actually got the dealer to give me more for my trade then they were offering. I feel like I'm winning with a salesman for once.

I have a request, can you post up a picture of a close up of the headlights when it isn't on?

Klondike1020 · February 5th, 2014, 09:27 PM

Wow that is so nice..
what did you get trade value on the honda!?>

I saw a 2013 636 on craigs list with 3500 miles for like 7000 a month ago and it was gone ... fast! I was going to try to sell my bikes and car and get it lol

I will have to keep watching

NathanUc · March 3rd, 2014, 01:46 AM

Aww yeah! Welcome to the 'best zx6r' club

Ptdoughnut · March 3rd, 2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NathanUc

Aww yeah! Welcome to the 'best zx6r' club

Sounds like a nice club.

backinthesaddleagain · March 3rd, 2014, 08:15 PM

Any of you guys put frame sliders, engine covers, or tank pads yet? I ordered the kawi oem tank pads. Haven't put them on yet as it's so cold. The back of tank one looks cool. They are semi transparent. Not sure about the side ones though.

Ptdoughnut · March 4th, 2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Any of you guys put frame sliders, engine covers, or tank pads yet? I ordered the kawi oem tank pads. Haven't put them on yet as it's so cold. The back of tank one looks cool. They are semi transparent. Not sure about the side ones though.

I was looking at this place, http://techspec-usa.com/magento/inde...x636-2013.html

backinthesaddleagain · March 7th, 2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ptdoughnut

I was looking at this place, http://techspec-usa.com/magento/inde...x636-2013.html

Thanks

backinthesaddleagain · March 7th, 2014, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Wow that is so nice..
what did you get trade value on the honda!?>

I saw a 2013 636 on craigs list with 3500 miles for like 7000 a month ago and it was gone ... fast! I was going to try to sell my bikes and car and get it lol

I will have to keep watching

Thanks - got $5K for the Honda. Very fair - it looked great and ran great but had 27K miles and that scares a lot of people away.

nickjpass · March 7th, 2014, 01:06 PM

Poor choice in paper towels...

Yakaru · March 8th, 2014, 08:29 PM

Nice, I really want to pick one of these up some day (though I'm keeping Saturn even if I do :P), how does insurance compare to the 250? I hear the 636 is a bear of a premium jump.

RedPepper64 · March 9th, 2014, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Any of you guys put frame sliders, engine covers, or tank pads yet? I ordered the kawi oem tank pads. Haven't put them on yet as it's so cold. The back of tank one looks cool. They are semi transparent. Not sure about the side ones though.

I put framesliders on the day mine came home, already saved her on one tip over in an off-kilter slick driveway. (Ugh) Engine covers and stomp grip to come next.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

Nice, I really want to pick one of these up some day (though I'm keeping Saturn even if I do :P), how does insurance compare to the 250? I hear the 636 is a bear of a premium jump.

It's a stupid huge jump for the insurance. As much as I love my 636 I would have put more consideration into it had I known the extent. We were paying $160/mo for a '10 250 and an '04 Daytona 675. Adding the 636 is an extra $240/mo....

azn370z · March 9th, 2014, 11:50 AM

I have Yoshimura frame sliders. They look great and work well.

I have stomp grips and it works well for me.

backinthesaddleagain · March 9th, 2014, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

I have Yoshimura frame sliders. They look great and work well.

I have stomp grips and it works well for me.

Thanks!

Klondike1020 · March 12th, 2014, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Thanks - got $5K for the Honda. Very fair - it looked great and ran great but had 27K miles and that scares a lot of people away.

27k isn't anything to worry about if you know the bikes history.

And the price is right.

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Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	250 miles? What dealer did you go to, that looks like the one in Fort Pierce. Also congrats! I'm planning to get the white one with ABS as soon as I get a better job. Should be happening within the next few months. P.S. Don't be afraid to open it up. Break in guidelines are set to keep the rider and dealer safe. Take it up and down Indian River drive a few times and you'll be broken in, in no time .

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Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Haha, nothing wrong with a little white lie when they're still making a profit and you're riding off with a sweet new bike .

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backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Great deals on the 636 right now. Congrats.

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backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Hey any updates after putting some miles on the bike? Hot start/cold start issues, etc? How has it been?

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backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Any of you guys put frame sliders, engine covers, or tank pads yet? I ordered the kawi oem tank pads. Haven't put them on yet as it's so cold. The back of tank one looks cool. They are semi transparent. Not sure about the side ones though.

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azn370z ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: seattle Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Posts: 53	I have Yoshimura frame sliders. They look great and work well. I have stomp grips and it works well for me.

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