Buying an R6 - Need Help! - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

ritesh.aj · 01-03-2009, 08:48 PM

Hi there,
This is going to be my first sports bike a yamaha r6. i am buying it through Raju Shiekh i believe is a reputed dealer in Pune. Now i intend to hold on to it for a few years and since i am from a small town i want to get the papers transfered on my name. The problem is the first owner whose name is there on the documents is not there in the seen i am a lil skeptical but at the same time of what i have heard raju is a genuine guy..please advice to if i should go for it..

Aryan · 01-03-2009, 08:54 PM

Topic Approved & name changed to reflect the actual need of the poster.

ken cool · 01-03-2009, 09:13 PM

Be it Raju, be it Kaju, they are all in a business. They all want to make money. If you can figure out certain things on your own... have someone with experience in papers with you who can verify the kind of import it is... Motorcycle or as Accessories... these things help. If it is a TR bike, you will rarely be able to transfer in your own name since it is imported under a fictitious name with a fictitious address. But even a TR import can be transferred to your name if the import is more than 2 years old.

ritesh.aj · 01-04-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken cool

Be it Raju, be it Kaju, they are all in a business. They all want to make money. If you can figure out certain things on your own... have someone with experience in papers with you who can verify the kind of import it is... Motorcycle or as Accessories... these things help. If it is a TR bike, you will rarely be able to transfer in your own name since it is imported under a fictitious name with a fictitious address. But even a TR import can be transferred to your name if the import is more than 2 years old.

hey bro you seem to have experience i might sound dumb but wats a tr bike?and this one did not have ne custom documents as such but had octroi and some part custom duty paid slip which was bare minimum..had a original registration and insurance documents..any information you can feed me with shall be of great help..thanx

nitrosatya · 01-05-2009, 12:01 PM

I would still suggest you Dreambikes instead of Raju Shiekh. Heard many things abt him dude!

Sunny · 01-05-2009, 12:45 PM

I dont think Dreambikes are into bikes anymore. Also why not go for a legal import now, it will cost a little bit more, but a combination of intelligent downpayment and some buffer money for installments should see it through. Of course I am talking about the R1 though.

StreetHawk@7 · 01-06-2009, 01:08 PM

Dude, I suggest u are better off buying a bike from some one u know or ur friends know...not some garage guys who sells of bikes just to make some comission money...

TheRedPill · 01-06-2009, 01:54 PM

This thread might be of some help:

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/...tml#post130132

One suggestion hold your horses, don't hurry in these cases. Be patient gather information about the SBKs and how they are brought in India. You don't want to end up in problem after investing so much of money in it.

Ananth · 01-06-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ritesh.aj

Hi there,
This is going to be my first sports bike a yamaha r6. i am buying it through Raju Shiekh i believe is a reputed dealer in Pune. Now i intend to hold on to it for a few years and since i am from a small town i want to get the papers transfered on my name. The problem is the first owner whose name is there on the documents is not there in the seen i am a lil skeptical but at the same time of what i have heard raju is a genuine guy..please advice to if i should go for it..

Ritesh, Good that you wish to go for a SBK..

Since you wish to go for a used one, First Test-Drive the Bike.
If possible, take a mech with you to thoroughly scrutinize the Bike. Things like rim or fork bends needs to be checked. Also, check for the condition of tires, Insurance coverage, Last service done, etc.. Good Luck for your SBK hunt

m1g · 01-07-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ken cool

Be it Raju, be it Kaju, they are all in a business. They all want to make money.

hahah...very well put..They are all the same! The bikes just get interchanged..
Including dreambikes..

01-03-2009, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
ritesh.aj Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3	Buying an R6 - Need Help! Hi there, This is going to be my first sports bike a yamaha r6. i am buying it through Raju Shiekh i believe is a reputed dealer in Pune. Now i intend to hold on to it for a few years and since i am from a small town i want to get the papers transfered on my name. The problem is the first owner whose name is there on the documents is not there in the seen i am a lil skeptical but at the same time of what i have heard raju is a genuine guy..please advice to if i should go for it..

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ken cool Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4,677	Be it Raju, be it Kaju, they are all in a business. They all want to make money. If you can figure out certain things on your own... have someone with experience in papers with you who can verify the kind of import it is... Motorcycle or as Accessories... these things help. If it is a TR bike, you will rarely be able to transfer in your own name since it is imported under a fictitious name with a fictitious address. But even a TR import can be transferred to your name if the import is more than 2 years old. __________________ The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better! BMW Motorrad Days 2011 Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

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