November 27th, 2012, 07:15 PM | #1 |
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opinions: 01 CBR 600 f4i
should I get it?
It would be a straight trade for one of my dirt bikes...
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November 27th, 2012, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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These are solid bikes yo but a bit more info would help.
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November 27th, 2012, 07:45 PM | #3 |
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Fun bikes, and quite reliable. But 11 years is a long time, and figuring out how well it was taken care of from then to now would make all the difference.
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November 27th, 2012, 07:48 PM | #4 |
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clean title
19500 miles on it scratches from a drop on one side.
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November 27th, 2012, 07:49 PM | #5 |
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There is a fella on a local forum who has put 250,000 on his F4i, including almost 10 track days. If it's been taken care of, the bike will last you. Never ridden one myself, but the folks I know love theirs. Definitely a capable bike. But yes, knowing how it's been ridden/cared for is a huge game changer.
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November 27th, 2012, 08:30 PM | #6 |
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Just saw your post @Alex. Yeah I agree. Im taking a buddy with me when I go check it out. He is good friend from our local riding group. Itll be good to have another persons opinion and such.
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November 27th, 2012, 08:41 PM | #7 |
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Can you not keep a bike longer than 5 months?? ****. Haha
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November 27th, 2012, 09:14 PM | #8 |
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keeping my KXF. I dont need 250s. this would make it so I have a street bike AND a dirt bike
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November 28th, 2012, 06:18 AM | #9 |
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One of the best all around used sport bike options out there, rock solid reliability, performance, and without the extreme ergos of the latest crop of SS type bikes
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November 28th, 2012, 07:06 AM | #10 |
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Great bike
I have a 2003 f4i and love it! They are absolute tanks and are the perfect stunt bike from what the stunters say. I wanted an rr but went with the f4i for the great deal I found; I prefer the more aggressive stance of the newer model but you cant bet the comfortability for long rides, oh, and the power is just about perfect, surprised I havent gotten into trouble yet I havent ran into anything major with mine yet after I had the motor rebuilt (lied to by seller about running condition; didnt care at the time), very fun, reliable bike! Good luck with your decision/purchase!
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November 28th, 2012, 11:34 AM | #11 |
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yeah this guy was all about it yesterday, but he hasnt text me back again today, so we will see. Not sure what insurance on this bike will cost though... Ive had my license for awhile now and Im over 25, so hopefully not to much at this point.
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November 28th, 2012, 12:09 PM | #12 |
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NVM. He just text me some more pics. Left side is immacualte. looks like its just the right side and it looks like its just the one fairing. Ill see if I can get some paint and paint match it... I wonder how much the decals and all that cost though? :/
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November 28th, 2012, 12:12 PM | #13 |
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if the engine is good and there is no weird registration/title issues, do it to it. make sure you go brap brap yutugh and always cover the rear brake, bro
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November 28th, 2012, 12:25 PM | #14 |
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If you decide to do it, I would leave the scratches and whatnot. It's a motorcycle. It's going to get dropped at some point. No sense in big spending money on something trivial like a couple scratches.
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November 28th, 2012, 12:59 PM | #15 |
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I am 19 and insurance on my f4i runs just over $400 a year (Shelter), the coverage is no different than my ninjette was but the rate was cut in half from Progressive.
I agree with Chris about the fairing damage, I plan to replace my fairings after everything else is perfect. If I drop it while the stock fairings are in place, so what? Not like it will hurt anything but the paint!
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but yeah Im bringing a buddy to check and be my second pair of eyes. Quote:
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November 28th, 2012, 03:32 PM | #17 |
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They're a very nice machine, pretty quick, pretty comfortable, capable of commuting, touring & acting the idiot with an absolutely bulletproof engine (if it's taken care of)
Honda are known for dodgy reg/recs but otherwise bulletproof bikes There's a lot of 04s & similar vintage with a solid 30k miles going for good money (about 3 grand) in this part of the world, 19,500 is a low mileage one... |
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November 29th, 2012, 10:46 AM | #18 | |
crash 250, get supersport
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November 29th, 2012, 09:53 PM | #19 |
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I found some cool Projectors with Halos on Ebay... lol
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November 29th, 2012, 09:55 PM | #20 |
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Yepp, that's where I got mine. They're not the best, but they're not terrible by any shot.
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November 29th, 2012, 09:57 PM | #21 |
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theyre crazy expensive though... I might have to retro fit some... If I get it... still wont know till this weekend.
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November 29th, 2012, 10:00 PM | #22 |
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This is what I got. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-5-HID-BI-X...7eb8fc&vxp=mtr
the ring around it is a diffusor for LED's or whatever, but it's a weird size. You'll prolly want to get different shrouds somewhere else. |
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November 29th, 2012, 10:30 PM | #23 |
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I saw these
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November 29th, 2012, 10:34 PM | #24 |
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Those look like those bk-moto projectors or whatever those things are. Idk, I'm not sold on those cut-offs, or the appearance of the projectors from the front. I like other projectors better.
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November 30th, 2012, 09:54 PM | #25 |
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These look dope.
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December 1st, 2012, 01:08 PM | #26 |
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Lots of wiring.
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December 1st, 2012, 04:58 PM | #27 |
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more so than the ones you linked? Cant be that much more?
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December 1st, 2012, 05:17 PM | #28 |
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There's wiring for the demon eyes. Wiring for the halos. Also remember that there's no way to see either of those when you have the HID on, so you might want to install a switch to control the headlight/cool effects.
The one I liked only has wiring for the solenoid, and then your HID bulb has wiring. That's it. I installed LED's as well, and I'll be installing a handlebar switch and a double pull double throw relay so I can flip the headlight off and halo on with the flick of one switch. But the projector itself only has wiring for the high/low beam solenoid. |
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December 1st, 2012, 11:03 PM | #29 |
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FUUUUUUUUUUUUU
this kid was suppose to call me today. He said he was outta town and getting back today... I dont wanna seem to desperate, but now im kinda stoked on this trade... :/ might just end up like most CL stuff and the person bails I guess Ill find out tomorrow.
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December 2nd, 2012, 05:08 PM | #30 |
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backed out at the last minute today... ****ing craigslist...
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December 2nd, 2012, 05:35 PM | #31 |
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I don't get why people back out on CL. Like dude, your bike is up for sale. Freaking make it available to sell.
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December 2nd, 2012, 05:57 PM | #32 |
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idk, my buddy says he was full of **** the whole time. But I dont know what that would accompish... so idk. dumb though. Pisses me off.
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December 2nd, 2012, 06:15 PM | #33 |
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One of the guys in my HS class would periodically put his R6 on CL to "see how much he could get for it" and deny every offer to look at it because he didn't actually want to sell. It pissed me off.
Now he's riding a GSXR 750 (third bike) and still can't ride for beans. |
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December 2nd, 2012, 06:22 PM | #34 |
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He said he got a better trade from his friend... -_-
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December 5th, 2012, 06:40 PM | #35 |
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Sucks! I found a used 01 F4i at the local Honda dealership. It's in fantastic condition. Less than 5,000 miles and they are asking $3500. If only I didn't buy my KLX. JK. I love my KLX.
But damn. For an 11 year old bike it looks great! Next fall/winter I am definitely buying a 600. |
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December 5th, 2012, 06:46 PM | #36 |
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Jono, go for it!! But make sure to get the ninjette out on the track this summer. You'll love it. It will give you a whole new respect for what the 250 is capable of, and an even healthier dose of awe for the 600 when you do get it. They're totally different animals, but are a blast.
Seriously, get the 250 on the track at least once before you get a bigger bike. You'll be a more rounded rider for doing it. csmith12 has offered to let me take his R6 out at Mid-Ohio for a session next time I'm there. I'm thinking I might take him up on that offer just for the experience. (and the pictures ) SS bikes are amazing machines |
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Yup! That's the plan. I will not buy a larger cc bike until I get to the track at least once. Hopefully do a two day event this summer. And once I ride the crap out of my Ninja for two days I will try and sell it! Then in the fall/winter I will get me 600. That's the plan anyways. I may end up keeping my Ninja. I don't know how many people would want to buy it. lol. But if I can get at least $1,200 for it I'd be happy. And take csmith12 up on that offer!! I would love to ride a nice R6 especially on the track! I rode a friends pos 03 R6 that has serious issues. It will not rev above like 6k once it's warmed up. I don't know whats going on with it and he hardly ever rides or tries to figure out whats wrong with it. Anywho, I rode it and it is still so much faster than the ninja. It's crazy. Haha. I can't even imagine what it feels like at 10k+ rpms. |
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