New bike, and the stable (2002 F4i)

Elfling · May 24th, 2009, 05:08 AM

2002 CBR600 f4i w/about 30k miles- got a *really* good deal on it, just needed some cosmetic work- threw some new tires/grips on it and it's freakin' dreamy to ride. I thought I'd need to lower it, but it worked out perfectly. Still need to replace the mirrors and the rear seat. Previous owner took amazing care of it, we took it in for a checkup and the spark plugs/wires/valves were all replaced on time, it's immaculate mechanically.

Bonus pic of the stable at our house:

L to R:
the f4i, my boyfriend's 08 GSX-R 600, and our best friend's 09 CBR1000.

Don't worry, the Ninja is still here! She's in the back there looking shy.

Things I've noticed wrt the f4i is a) how much easier cornering is. Seriously. It feels like you point the bike into the corner and it just swings through for you. b) I feel *so* much more secure on highway riding- it's a bit bigger, picks up tons faster, and it's just more responsive in general.

Before anybody gets too upset, I'm *not* bashing the 250. Promise

I think the 250 I got was ridden a bit hard, tbh, and it has REALLY loud pipes which always bothered me. We're going to put a little work into it and maybe have a track bike out of it; we'd both love to do that eventually and it would be absolutely perfect for that purpose.

miks · May 24th, 2009, 05:13 AM

Oh my lord, that Gixxer 600 ... just so so sexy. One of the finest looking front headlights ever!

Elfling · May 24th, 2009, 05:13 AM

I love the front end of the Gixxer- looks like a phoenix.

Grn99Kawi · May 24th, 2009, 05:55 AM

Beautiful bike.. enjoy!

CC Cowboy · May 24th, 2009, 07:00 AM

Looks like the 250 got pushed to the back of the garage.

Snake · May 24th, 2009, 09:11 AM

Very nice buke. I see you are practicing your tucked position.

Apex · May 24th, 2009, 12:46 PM

Nice pics! Enjoy the new purchase.

komohana · May 26th, 2009, 06:45 PM

F4i looks sweet! stable looks full!

Broom · May 26th, 2009, 08:46 PM

cool... i've been wanting an f4i or an SV650 for another trackbike for a while

Verus Cidere · May 29th, 2009, 10:49 PM

Nice Bike. Have fun with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Very nice buke. I see you are practicing your tucked position.

I just couldn't resist... Buke?

tinng321 · May 29th, 2009, 11:16 PM

very nice...would love to have one of those in the future.
what's the "i"?
i've seen alot of f4 for sale around here but they all have the single seat?
is that the different?

Elfling · May 30th, 2009, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

very nice...would love to have one of those in the future.
what's the "i"?
i've seen alot of f4 for sale around here but they all have the single seat?
is that the different?

Injected

the f4is are fuel-injected, f4s and the ones below that are carbureted.

HKr1 · May 30th, 2009, 06:52 AM

Looks pretty nice! Congrats on the new bike

CC Cowboy · May 30th, 2009, 03:47 PM

I hate to say it but that Suzuki looks the sweetest.

Elfling · May 30th, 2009, 05:14 PM

Yeah..the Gixxer gets the most looks of all the bikes. Really shines in the sun too.

Strider · May 30th, 2009, 07:07 PM

Congrats on the new addition Elfling!
So will your 250 be up for sale now?

Kwattro · May 30th, 2009, 07:14 PM

Nice! F4i is a GREAT bike, pretty much the pinnacle of the F# bikes. I remember when everyone was hot to trot for the F2 back in the day. Have fun!

sharky nrk · May 31st, 2009, 05:24 PM

love the f4i - very nice

Alex · July 17th, 2009, 05:06 PM

/moved to ex-ninjetters lair

Xuracing · July 22nd, 2009, 03:27 PM

i love this bike i have owned two, matter of fact i still own one

good choice!

Matt_F · July 23rd, 2009, 08:57 AM

Love the F4i! I also like the GTI (I have a tornado red '08).

Grn99Kawi · July 25th, 2009, 04:53 PM

How is the bike doing? I am considering a F4i (01-03) as my next bike.. maybe next spring..

bluphobic · August 20th, 2009, 05:47 AM

Looking at an f4i as well. Elfling, have you noticed more wrist and back pains with the aggressive riding position? That's my main concern since i do some 300-500mile one day trips.

shift_6 · August 20th, 2009, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt_F

Love the F4i! I also like the GTI (I have a tornado red '08).

+1 i have an 08 black magic pearl

muffinman · August 20th, 2009, 11:44 AM

bluphonic - the F4i's are pretty comfortable, relatively speaking. Not as comfortable / upright as the Ninja, but it's ergos aren't as extreme as those of most 600 supersports.

noche_caliente · August 20th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Wil - you might want to send her an e-mail or something, but I don't know how much she'll be able to help - she hasn't posted since the beginning of July, and I don't know if she's riding again yet due to the broken leg... she only had the bike for about a week or so before that happened

bluphobic · August 20th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffinman

bluphonic - the F4i's are pretty comfortable, relatively speaking. Not as comfortable / upright as the Ninja, but it's ergos aren't as extreme as those of most 600 supersports.

I'm a staggering 5'5"

so I've got to lean forward quite a bit on super sports. It's either the F4i or a Gsxr600. I'm leaning more towards the F4i but they're hard to come by. I can get a hold of a dozen or more qualifying gsxr's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Wil - you might want to send her an e-mail or something, but I don't know how much she'll be able to help - she hasn't posted since the beginning of July, and I don't know if she's riding again yet due to the broken leg... she only had the bike for about a week or so before that happened

djpharoah · August 22nd, 2009, 03:55 PM

Great bike - I'm hoping to find an F4i for my daily rider to school+work.

May 24th, 2009, 05:08 AM	#1
Elfling ninjette.org guru Name: Becca Location: Clearwater, FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253	New bike, and the stable (2002 F4i) 2002 CBR600 f4i w/about 30k miles- got a really good deal on it, just needed some cosmetic work- threw some new tires/grips on it and it's freakin' dreamy to ride. I thought I'd need to lower it, but it worked out perfectly. Still need to replace the mirrors and the rear seat. Previous owner took amazing care of it, we took it in for a checkup and the spark plugs/wires/valves were all replaced on time, it's immaculate mechanically. Bonus pic of the stable at our house: L to R: the f4i, my boyfriend's 08 GSX-R 600, and our best friend's 09 CBR1000. Don't worry, the Ninja is still here! She's in the back there looking shy. Things I've noticed wrt the f4i is a) how much easier cornering is. Seriously. It feels like you point the bike into the corner and it just swings through for you. b) I feel so much more secure on highway riding- it's a bit bigger, picks up tons faster, and it's just more responsive in general. Before anybody gets too upset, I'm not bashing the 250. Promise I think the 250 I got was ridden a bit hard, tbh, and it has REALLY loud pipes which always bothered me. We're going to put a little work into it and maybe have a track bike out of it; we'd both love to do that eventually and it would be absolutely perfect for that purpose.

May 24th, 2009, 05:13 AM	#2
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Oh my lord, that Gixxer 600 ... just so so sexy. One of the finest looking front headlights ever! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

May 24th, 2009, 05:55 AM	#4
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	Beautiful bike.. enjoy! __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

May 24th, 2009, 07:00 AM	#5
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Looks like the 250 got pushed to the back of the garage. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 24th, 2009, 12:46 PM	#7
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Nice pics! Enjoy the new purchase. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

May 24th, 2009, 09:11 AM	#6
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Very nice buke. I see you are practicing your tucked position.

May 26th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#8
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	F4i looks sweet! stable looks full! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

May 26th, 2009, 08:46 PM	#9
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	cool... i've been wanting an f4i or an SV650 for another trackbike for a while __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

May 29th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#11
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	very nice...would love to have one of those in the future. what's the "i"? i've seen alot of f4 for sale around here but they all have the single seat? is that the different?

May 30th, 2009, 06:52 AM	#13
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Looks pretty nice! Congrats on the new bike

May 30th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#14
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I hate to say it but that Suzuki looks the sweetest. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 30th, 2009, 05:14 PM	#15
Elfling ninjette.org guru Name: Becca Location: Clearwater, FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253	Yeah..the Gixxer gets the most looks of all the bikes. Really shines in the sun too.

May 30th, 2009, 07:07 PM	#16
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Congrats on the new addition Elfling! So will your 250 be up for sale now?

May 30th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#17
Kwattro ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Shermer, IL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Hayabusa, 900F. Posts: 15	Nice! F4i is a GREAT bike, pretty much the pinnacle of the F# bikes. I remember when everyone was hot to trot for the F2 back in the day. Have fun!

May 31st, 2009, 05:24 PM	#18
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	love the f4i - very nice

July 17th, 2009, 05:06 PM	#19
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moved to ex-ninjetters lair __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 22nd, 2009, 03:27 PM	#20
Xuracing ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Cbr 600RR Cbr600F4i Posts: 75	i love this bike i have owned two, matter of fact i still own one good choice!

July 23rd, 2009, 08:57 AM	#21
Matt_F ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE, '08 Yamaha R6 Posts: 46	Love the F4i! I also like the GTI (I have a tornado red '08).

July 25th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#22
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	How is the bike doing? I am considering a F4i (01-03) as my next bike.. maybe next spring.. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

August 20th, 2009, 05:47 AM	#23
bluphobic ninjette.org member Name: W Location: atlanta Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 46	Looking at an f4i as well. Elfling, have you noticed more wrist and back pains with the aggressive riding position? That's my main concern since i do some 300-500mile one day trips.

August 20th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#25
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	bluphonic - the F4i's are pretty comfortable, relatively speaking. Not as comfortable / upright as the Ninja, but it's ergos aren't as extreme as those of most 600 supersports.

August 20th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#26
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Wil - you might want to send her an e-mail or something, but I don't know how much she'll be able to help - she hasn't posted since the beginning of July, and I don't know if she's riding again yet due to the broken leg... she only had the bike for about a week or so before that happened __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 22nd, 2009, 03:55 PM	#28
djpharoah \m/ Name: Mesh Location: Irvine, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): CBR600F3 Smokin Joes Posts: 138	Great bike - I'm hoping to find an F4i for my daily rider to school+work.

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