K2 or K6

[Coopz]

Hey have a weird issue. I'm looking at buying a 1400. Haven't had one for 10+ years but I was about to buy a K6 black one with 40k on it off a mates uncle. Clean machine, he does want 8k (au) for it. Then I saw a blue K2 for sale locally, it's done 50k but it's nearly 3k cheaper in excellent condition.

 Just wondering if the slightly newer bike is a better buy or is there little difference? The second gear issue is the main fear I have with the K2 model or am I just been paranoid? I'm. Not that worried about the mileage as I know the engines last.

[seth]

My k2 gear problem happened at around 30k miles (i did ride like a twat lol)
The k6 has all the corrosion issues of the other years but most of the common problems have been fixed .
Also the fork internals have been upgraded feom the k5 onward too .

[BanditsHigh]

I had the 2nd gear issue with my K3 for a few years, just didn't use 2nd gear ... I eventually bought a later gearbox and fitted that, with no problems since (now 103k miles).

As far as I remember the 2nd gear issue can be sorted by undercutting the gearwheel.

End of the day, is 3k enough of a saving to potentially offset the cost of getting the gears sorted (it might never be a problem)!

Enjoy, whichever one you go for 

All the best ... Barry

[GSXKING]

In the early 2000's I used to ride extremely hard 😈😈🤡 I had to do second gear twice. First time 2003 I replaced the gear then when it did f..k up again 2005 I had gear undercut and I've never had another problem plus I'm a lot more chilled riding these days 🥶

[Coopz]

Bah ended up getting the K2, better condition, also don't wand another black bike..
Took it for a 30m test and could not fault it.

Thanks for the help

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Hey have a weird issue. I'm looking at buying a 1400.

nothing weird about that.  Glad you went with the faster one,no one wants a slow bike.

[grog]

Beautiful bike Mate, looks good nick. Dont like headlights but that just me, take no notice. Polished rims, grab bar, lovely work.   

[BanditsHigh]

Bah ended up getting the K2, better condition, also don't wand another black bike..
Took it for a 30m test and could not fault it.

Thanks for the help

Superb ... enjoy 

All the best ... Barry

[GSXKING]

Bah ended up getting the K2, better condition, also don't wand another black bike..
Took it for a 30m test and could not fault it.

Thanks for the help

Half way faster, better get a white stripe on it somewhere to speed it up     

[Coopz]

Beautiful bike Mate, looks good nick. Dont like headlights but that just me, take no notice. Polished rims, grab bar, lovely work.   

Thanks, it's got the original light as well, I'll probably reinstall it, I like the dual bug eyes but the original looks cleaner.

[grog]

Coopz, youre in Oz?

[Coopz]

Coopz, youre in Oz?

Yes mate, South Oz.