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post Nov 5 2019, 04:20 PM, updated 5y ago

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Hi friends and kekawan. I'm planning to buy an used kawasaki er6n for daily commute to work around kl area and once in a while long rides around Malaysia. But there are two versions. Cbu 2009 version and ckd 2012 version. I have cash for both versions and I'm planning to use the bike for 5years. Which version should I get and why? Good day to you all.. And no budget for versys,mt07,xj6 or tnt600.
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post Nov 5 2019, 11:18 PM

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Depends on your budget. It all share the same engine and many parts is shared as well. Only accessories might differ a bit. I settled down with a 2008 CBU (1st version) and I'm happy with it. Plus I still have remaining cash for accessories upgrade. Bit by bit, not cheap also the accessories + wear and tear replace. So better after buy u still spare some cash. Anyway, CKD version have valve issue, so make sure the one u bought already did the recall from Kawasaki Malaysia...
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post Nov 6 2019, 11:01 PM

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QUOTE(Just a drifter @ Nov 5 2019, 04:20 PM)
Hi friends and kekawan. I'm planning to buy an used kawasaki er6n for daily commute to work around kl area and once in a while long rides around Malaysia. But there are two versions. Cbu 2009 version and ckd 2012 version. I have cash for both versions and I'm planning to use the bike for 5years. Which version should I get and why? Good day to you all.. And no budget for versys,mt07,xj6 or tnt600.
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Are you prepared for unexpected issues for such old bikes?
Being able to afford buying one and maintaining it should come together.

2009 CBU has better paint, but the rest is similar for a CKD version.
Also the issue with valve (2011-2013) and sometimes burnt stator coil.

No other major issues, just fuel and go.
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post Nov 9 2019, 04:11 PM

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I've finally upgraded my Pulsar NS200 to a secondhand 2013 ER6N recently. After I've been using around 6 months and 5000 km running, so far no issue.

If you plan to use it for 5 years, I would suggest getting a newer bike. And make sure that the previous owner has done the Valve Clearance (for year 2012-2013 if I'm not mistaken) recall form Kawasaki.

Anyways, this ER6N is damn reliable and quite straight-forward. It has been on the market for quite some time and I believe any experienced mechanic will how to troubleshoot and fix this bike.

Good luck for your purchase !

Here's a video of me getting my ER6N:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCUfekq7yho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCUfekq7yho

basilisk
post Nov 9 2019, 06:03 PM

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QUOTE(piccologist @ Nov 9 2019, 04:11 PM)
2nd gen er6n still looks much better than the two z650 !
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post Nov 9 2019, 07:11 PM

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QUOTE(basilisk @ Nov 9 2019, 06:03 PM)
2nd gen er6n still looks much better than the two z650 !
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That's the 3rd (last) version... And yea, I still think this is the best looking ER6... Z650 up to date I still don't think it's attractive... sweat.gif
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post Nov 9 2019, 07:37 PM

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QUOTE(ThE DaReDeViL @ Nov 9 2019, 07:11 PM)
That's the 3rd (last) version... And yea, I still think this is the best looking ER6... Z650 up to date I still don't think it's attractive... sweat.gif
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how does the 1st model looks like? i tot oni 2 gaya...

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post Nov 9 2019, 07:55 PM

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QUOTE(basilisk @ Nov 9 2019, 07:37 PM)
how does the 1st model looks like? i tot oni 2 gaya...

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Just slightly different from the 2nd gen... 1st batch 2006-2008...
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post Nov 9 2019, 10:32 PM

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QUOTE(ThE DaReDeViL @ Nov 9 2019, 07:11 PM)
That's the 3rd (last) version... And yea, I still think this is the best looking ER6... Z650 up to date I still don't think it's attractive... sweat.gif
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Z650 looks like a small ordinary bike especially from the front.
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post Nov 9 2019, 10:38 PM

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Wow. I used to ride crazy speeds, but now I’m done.
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post Nov 9 2019, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(hft @ Nov 9 2019, 10:38 PM)
Wow. I used to ride crazy speeds, but now I’m done.
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Why no more?
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post Nov 9 2019, 10:44 PM

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QUOTE(skyblu3 @ Nov 9 2019, 10:39 PM)
Why no more?
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I used to ride 260-290 kph at times. Not worth the risk anymore, never had any accident, just saw many died and heard many died in Karak hiway / Plus hiway husband and wife died. But I still keep boxer in garage idle. Don’t want to have full money in pocket but life is short.
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post Nov 10 2019, 01:27 PM

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Buy the under-use one, most are cheap & reliable, just make sure its on newer tyres & battery & accident free.
Attached is mine 2009 model bought 2nd hand 2016.Attached Image

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post Jun 19 2020, 09:06 AM

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QUOTE(jonjong @ Nov 10 2019, 01:27 PM)
Buy the under-use one, most are cheap & reliable, just make sure its on newer tyres & battery & accident free.
Attached is mine 2009 model bought 2nd hand 2016.Attached Image
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I'm planning to buy this 2009 model, it is ok?
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post Jun 22 2020, 10:44 AM

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QUOTE(M4Z1L @ Jun 19 2020, 09:06 AM)
I'm planning to buy this 2009 model, it is ok?
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sekolah memandu tell me don't get this model
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post Jun 22 2020, 11:28 AM

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QUOTE(alexei @ Jun 22 2020, 10:44 AM)
sekolah memandu tell me don't get this model
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why? any issues with the valve?
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post Jun 22 2020, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(leon898 @ Jun 22 2020, 11:28 AM)
why? any issues with the valve?
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valve recall is done, that's for early CKD models, 2011-2013 IINM.
coil/rectifier issues seems to haunt some owners. Otherwise I heard it's reliable.
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post Jun 22 2020, 02:13 PM

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QUOTE(alexei @ Jun 22 2020, 12:37 PM)
valve recall is done, that's for early CKD models, 2011-2013 IINM.
coil/rectifier issues seems to haunt some owners. Otherwise I heard it's reliable.
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True, and not limited on this model. All 3 models same, but there are many parts option now.. Ori 16xx, OEM Mitsubishi 7xx, recoil 2xx-3xx, Lazada/Shopee (China manufactured) 1xx-2xx... So no worries of blowing the pocket... rclxms.gif
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post Jun 22 2020, 02:43 PM

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QUOTE(ThE DaReDeViL @ Jun 22 2020, 02:13 PM)
True, and not limited on this model. All 3 models same, but there are many parts option now.. Ori 16xx, OEM Mitsubishi 7xx, recoil 2xx-3xx, Lazada/Shopee (China manufactured) 1xx-2xx... So no worries of blowing the pocket...  rclxms.gif
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You're referring to coil and/or rectifier? Kawa famous problem kah?
I spoke to OHTOKC, he say mostly coil reach him is oily, so he thought coil is soaked in oil one. I told him no, supposed to be dry. Lol.

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post Jun 22 2020, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(alexei @ Jun 22 2020, 02:43 PM)
You're referring to coil and/or rectifier? Kawa famous problem kah?
I spoke to OHTOKC, he say mostly coil reach him is oily, so he thought coil is soaked in oil one. I told him no, supposed to be dry. Lol.
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Coil yes, rectifier once in a while will got member post, but not as common as coil.. most of us already install voltage meter to do the monitoring... anyway, I thought memang coil is soaked with eo? No? Coz mine already changed.. Need to drain the eo then only take out the coil. And yes, it's covered with eo. So I thought it's memang soaked inside... LoLz... tongue.gif

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