Restoring a WRECKED 1999 Yamaha R6

Over the course of a few weeks, I was able to bring this poor little Yamaha R6 back to life after it was left sitting this way wrecked for about 3 years. Thankfully she started right up after some love and care and she is riding awesome now!
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[@iBoy17th]

Rebuild a massive damaged bike back to be normal again, that's amazing, great work there 👏🏼👏🏼

[@watchyoursyxLoL]

I love old r6's. Those taillights are the best imo.

[@vicenterr7]

I really like 1st gen R6s. Specially white and red ones. I'm after one (99) to add to my collection. Amazing looking bikes

[@rikifyr6700]

u looking for one? i dont know where u are from

[@DEENRC]

Great colour choice..hope you got yours. I love mine.

[@Novur]

You make this look so easy and painless, makes me regret parting out a bike I'd lowsided 😅

[@giraffeapproved]

Excellent job! I know there was a budget, but I still would of sanding the rust down on the tank, and at least gave it a little bit of paint to keep it from rusting even further. Other than it looks awesome.

[@discharge29]

i'm on furlough in the uk - i've been binge watching your vids - they've kept me sane - cheers

[@RKMotorsports]

Thanks Gooner! It seems like my videos have been keeping a lot of people sane during these times!

[@discharge29]

@@RKMotorsports i've watched all yours now and moved onto Benjimineoutdoors - gotta say you're far more professional than him - he's a bit of a hack

[@denzivaz]

Giving back life to the old chap in 2021 was awesome doing great job with details

[@samuelcervantes4094]

Love this rebuild it brings back memories to my first motorcycle been an R6 from the same year

[@someoldguy6761]

Great rebuild! As an R6 owner, I have had mine since new and had a similar rebuild after a wheelie gone wrong. As of this year I'm only at 13k on the miles and it's now an artpiece/show bike after the rebuild. It gets the occasional weekend or ride to work but as an almost 50 year old, nothing gets the blood pumping like riding! Seeing your rebuild just solidifies the need to keep these bikes on the road. Nice work, keep bringing them back to life! My next is another 99 R6 in the red/black scheme.

[@schmoooster]

I’m doing all the same stuff as you minus the subframe and back light work. Thank you so much for posting this video it’s extremely helpful.

[@thomasjoustra]

I have a ‘00 R6. I love this bike best R6 ever made. Runs always and every ride a smile from ear to ear. 😍🥰

[@HyperMattsky]

That’s some stunning work - that bike looks sensational!

[@channelfargone]

Nice job. I like how you cleaned everything, very meticulous and professional.

[@joseavalos8659]

Bro your so underrated keep up the great work

[@RKMotorsports]

Thank you! 🤘🏍💨

[@dope3.142]

damn the tank bugs me :( dude if you see it please cover that up..you got a very beautiful bike

[@1thcorg]

me too, the rest of the bike looks great.

[@BruceLJurgens]

yeah fix the tank, whats the big deal --lol

[@jbuckley2546]

@@BruceLJurgens Customers budget?

[@tonym4432]

@@jbuckley2546 Thats probably it,and any replacement tanks on eBay probably wouldn`t be any better-be nice to get it fixed though.

[@jayboog4434]

The guy who gave him the bike didn’t want it fixed he said it at the start but if it was mine id get it fixed lmao

[@mranonymous9355]

Thanks for pointing out the parts and where they go. For a second there I wasn't sure where the tail lights had to go...

[@sequansmithshow]

I love this bike. I have the exact same bike but the 2002. The best bike I’ve ever own and probably will.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

I bought the first ever R6 imported into Northern Ireland back in the day Sliver Black and Orange . Fantastic wee bike after riding 250s and 350 two-strokes all my young days

[@krocktv1434]

I have a r6 2001. Just like this one is clean as well nice work on this one. This my 1st bike lol I have in 2020 lol

[@guillermorodriguez9984]

Very good work, I have 2008 R6, interesting.

[@pae3093]

One of KZbin's best channels

[@RKMotorsports]

Appreciate it 🙏

[@ezyrider8050]

I enjoy your vids and the way you do it. Keep em coming 👍👍

[@robbiefrentz9427]

Thank you for bringing her back to life I remember in 1999 I bought a brand new R6 i wanted blue but didn’t want to wait. So red i got. In the day it was a rocket ship. Fastest bike around. Paid 7800.00 for it memories

[@martinrangel5826]

Dude you have done my dream, I got an 2002 Yamaha R6 too, and I want to do the same kind of restoration but pieces are a little bit expensive in my country (Mexico). You have inspired me to finish my bike.

[@RKMotorsports]

You can do it! 🤘🏍💨

[@championshiprings6376]

How does this bike look and ride in today’s day

[@martinrangel5826]

@@championshiprings6376 mine is naked, and is fast af

[@championshiprings6376]

@@martinrangel5826 how does the bike look compared to newer bikes

[@martinrangel5826]

@@championshiprings6376 street fighter style

[@MrGotland]

Awsome video man love your rebuilds :)

[@MeeN905]

Looks gorgeous! Nice work

[@dariusionut5635]

Good job, it looks almost brand new.

[@BigDee-wf3qc]

I have a 2000 love seeing videos on my bike to see what I can do too keep my bike running good and seeing things that I can do myself thumbs up

[@RKMotorsports]

🤘😎

[@bhosterman]

I bought one of these new in 99. Still one of my favorite bikes.

[@10njbytes40]

Glad to see some new content. Didn't know if your channel ended. Good videos. Thanks.

[@RKMotorsports]

Just been busy working on a bunch of bikes! More videos to come!

[@loko1505]

Amazing job as always. Greetings from Spain ;)

[@RKMotorsports]

Thank you so much!

[@hamzasaito1752]

totally loved it. keep it up!

[@RKMotorsports]

Thanks! Will do!

[@1thcorg]

Nice work Rob.

[@prakashvijaymakwana4498]

Bro you gave new look for old bike👍

[@DesmondBorcherds]

Please more Yamaha. Looking forward to the refurb of the XZ 550 you showed. Thanks for a great video

[@Consigliori]

Old but gold.

[@PANTYEATR1]

Peep the 1992 Honda CBR F2 in the background. That was my first motorcycle. I drove from NC to TN to get it back in 1999. It was an eBay purchase💪

[@fmdemtur]

Admiro a dedicação que vocês tem com as motos e profissionalismo. MAO/AM/BR

[@michaeltorres622]

Love it yes more Yamaha builds

[@RKMotorsports]

I may have a 2004 Yamaha R1 lined up to rebuild 🤫

[@GAT96]

Discovering the channel, great work mate ! So professional ! Greetings from the small Switzerland ! 🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@josh9518]

Nice, goodjob👍👍👍 From: philippines

[@domnio2715]

Been a minute glad you back!!! Need to get myself a bike!!!!

[@RKMotorsports]

I know it's been a while, I was busy getting this one together, plus a few other projects going on too

[@minarawa9645]

Love it, very talented, wish the tank dent were also repaired tho, great video

[@assanieprojetefroidsanai]

What a wonderful I swear that tears would have flowed from my eyes, as you brought this tank back to life, as if you created it again. I like what I did my best regards to you my friend. I also bought these days yamaha yzf r6 1999, its color is red He is still in good health, but I do not know how to increase the water in the cooling system and where can I increase it, and can I increase the water without opening the cover Greetings and thanks to your brother Adel from Morocco

[@gregm1457]

Nice to see another gen1 r6 alive and well, mine still going strong 👍

[@DEENRC]

Mine too 👍

[@krocktv1434]

I same the same pic but different fairings on mine Bought it back to life cool

[@avatar8861]

Very good work - greetings from Poland

[@stevebryant5299]

Hey Rob - @8:40 I love that tip if the bolt is sticking out far enough... I have at times taken my Dremel and made a little Slit in the bolt to get it out...

[@robdixon6862]

Great job bro. About to buy a 2001 R6 same color... Needs some work but I am excited...

[@peeubilli8933]

Great job

[@braxys1510]

I love big bikes so much.

[@jacklifeonwheels]

Love this r6 same as mine

[@OHBUCKEYESisBACK]

Only thing it needs is a new tank! Looks good

[@RKMotorsports]

I would agree, unfortunately we were trying to keep the build on a budget

[@raykehr1832]

Awesomeness.

[@npjsog1732]

Great job! My friend David just finished one over at”Sony Cheeba “ fabrications in East Hartford came out awesome✊🏽🔥

[@b-rad944]

Good job Bobby 👏 🤘

[@RKMotorsports]

🤘🏍💨 Thanks brotha!

[@enricoscarpa3925]

love ur videos.

[@austinotero7032]

I have a 02 I wrecked last year had two do new forks main Frame both rims and tires and fairings but I love the older r6s so I had to rebuild even though it was totaled

[@optixmatrix6201]

Love your vids ... wish I had your talent !!

[@aragon1302]

nice,.. now i feel like getting a 97-99 r1,.. i have a 2017 fz6r...

[@sephpineda2244]

i am waiting for you to fix a yamha r15 soon.. more power to your channel idol RK! !

[@jesusislas1742]

the most amazing and beautifull restore in an perfect bike.!!!! i'm got the same bike and love it with all my heart.!!!!!!!

[@jesusislas1742]

dude...where you find the fairing.? can you please help me with that info please

[@RKMotorsports]

I got this set from NT fairing. If you order off of their website use promo code RKM for $20 off your order!

[@coryupton669]

your channel is super inspiring. the track at 7:51 slaps so hard 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@drumsxo]

Good job, Rob! Hey, that rhymed! xD I love wrenching, so these videos are so enjoyable. Keep 'em coming!

[@RKMotorsports]

Theres more on the way!

[@graemedankers3687]

Very nice

[@DirkPieter-fe5tn]

👍👍very good

[@mandlixxenon9687]

i love those videos 👍🏻

[@RKMotorsports]

Thank you!

[@ronybbalex]

Love the bike. I got one.

[@keithmason3461]

Dam champion, excellent content 2nd to none.

[@RKMotorsports]

Thank you Keith! 🤟😎

[@perrymahlmann6303]

I have the same bike, I did the same thing but with more mechanical work. I spent 2 years. Tuning the carb took the longest when you don't have dyno.

[@markhowlett8070]

Outstanding sir. Just wished you could have finished it off with a new tank. Great video.

[@realadams5771]

Man too good

[@user-rd5ju8xo3i]

Hi Rob This bike came out nice

[@manueljavier7947]

I would like to see a restoration of Yamaha R1 2002, Thats the bike I have 😁

[@RKMotorsports]

Who knows, I might do one in the future!

[@manueljavier7947]

@@RKMotorsports I definately would love to see it, I enjoy watching your Videos from the Dominican Republic, keep doing that great work 💪🏻😎

[@sosanglemtur7085]

Waoo nice to watch your video, keep it up

[@vedhamurthy]

Was waiting for ur video bro change tank it looks gud From india

[@kikirider6643]

Nice clean build, but the tank is from another movie :))))

[@engineercarlitojrebioribon3902]

Greaaaaat😍 more motorcycle to restore and more power 🤗hoping for motorcycle giveaway 😅 just hoping hehe

[@CBR600_Dad]

Sick

[@user-Im_sorry]

I love this motorcycle, it reale super bike, fancy you for rebild :)

[@Kc6spd]

ive been subbed for a while, i f*cking love these vids. Awesome content, thank you.

[@RKMotorsports]

I appreciate the support 🤘 I have a couple other rebuilds in the works too!

[@braxys1510]

Hope i can have a big bike that ready to use. Even if its old.

[@British112]

Any idea where to get a single plug CDI...or a 2 plug wire harness for an 02? currently rebuilding one

[@mrdavebenson]

That's A Great Job! ...Shame the Customer didn't want to bother with the tank though !... Looks Epic apart from that !😀👍

[@RKMotorsports]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback! 🤘

[@vietfocus555]

I got my 2002 ZX6R in the shop now and it is also carbureted. The carburetor got bad and the tank got bad. It was sitting for almost 10 years.

[@RKMotorsports]

Those early zx6rs are tanks though, once shes up and running it should last you a long time!

[@vietfocus555]

@@RKMotorsports Thanks brother. Its fortunate enough that it doesn't have any physical damage but its gonna cost me some money. Your work on the bikes are dedicated and pro. I gotta subsribe.

[@rolandocazares9274]

May I ask how you installed the integrated taillights ? I have a 01 and I’m having trouble getting power and where to plug the blue & yellow wires thanks in advance!

[@richardsawmkimaprotheno-9367]

wow very nice

[@RKMotorsports]

Thanks!

[@mossiel2mossiel210]

Bike nice

[@jeffjohnson2789]

Where/ How did u find a kill-switch/push-button start?? I NEED 1 for my R6, & the part's been discontinued.

[@zeeshannaeem5331]

yes I'm 3rd love yu6 bro

[@rivermonkey11]

Hi. Absolutely amazing! 💯 Can you provide details on parts and where u got them. Specifically, headlights assembly, instrument cluster and rear brakelights? Thank you for a great video.

[@akshaytambe7640]

I want this r6 😭

[@gavasb1892]

Need a customer reaction, and a price overview! Looks good!

[@razzorbladz]

with top gun 2 coming out you should do a GPZ900r restoration

[@sosanglemtur7085]

I want to buy that bike ,love it

[@AaronGoneWild]

I got a 02 that needs way less work than this one I’ll sell tittles

[@hclark300]

I recently bought a 1997 yamaha yzf600r. I cant find any body kits to replace the current scratched and cracked fairings and body accents. Forgive my wording, I’m new to the bike life. Any idea where i can order full body kits?

[@ThinkB4uPK]

ayy this was posted on my bday :) , wish somebody would clean up my bike like you could

[@RKMotorsports]

Happy birthday!

[@ThinkB4uPK]

@@RKMotorsports appreciate it brotha

[@oscarbasopoli2692]

Where do you buy the fairings for your motorcycles?

[@johanstijnen2753]

hello, I really like your videos and your good work ... with care ... I would like to know where you buy your fairings for the yamaha R6 and the plastic located under the battery thank you good continuation change nothing

[@michaelmclarney1994]

It would be interesting to know how much replacement parts cost for rebuilds and the cost of the damaged bikes as it would give an idea to those looking to take on projects.