cop me an F4i... whoot whoot

RJprod · September 25th, 2013, 10:20 PM

As some of you might have known already, I've been trying to get another bike. I've tested zzr 600, fz6, and 06 f4i. I was also interested in gsxr 600, primarily the k3's. Anyway I've settled my heart on an 05 f4I. I've been talking to the guy for almost a month because I couldn't get the bike yet. The guy was so patient and waited for me.

I have difficulty steering the bike, especially to the left, but I think it's because the bike has been so significantly lowered. I know It's not me because I was fine on the other f4I I test-roaded. I can hear part dragging if I go over bumps and stuff... I'm only 5'6, but I'm bring her back to stock height tomorrow... if anybody knows another reasons for the slow uncomfortable steering, feel free to let me know..

Paid 3000 for her with 6k+ miles on her. I'm gonna be the third owner. I guess the first owner did some upgrade to her, the exhaust surprisingly doesn't sound like stock.

deeno415 · September 25th, 2013, 10:52 PM

Nice cop! Do you still have/keeping the pregen?

I too have been in the market for another bike and I've been looking at a lot of CBR's.

It looks great! Hope you enjoy it well!

SMman · September 26th, 2013, 07:19 AM

WOW! That bike is extremely low. No wonder is doesn't handle right. Also, that is not the stock exhaust.

crazymadbastard · September 26th, 2013, 09:21 AM

she is a beauty!

Hope its something simple to fix.

KawiKid860 · September 26th, 2013, 09:50 AM

Woah... RAISE IT BACK UP PLEASE, that thing is painfully low. F4is handle lovely so you're really missing out. What you're dragging is most likely the part of the exhaust where all 4 headers come into one pipe, it's the lowest thing on the bike. It hangs down past the plastics, it's even a little low with the bike stock height for my preference. So I just stay away from hopping curbs on this one :P Have fun and enjoy, Truly an amazing bike.

RJprod · September 26th, 2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Woah... RAISE IT BACK UP PLEASE, that thing is painfully low. F4is handle lovely so you're really missing out. What you're dragging is most likely the part of the exhaust where all 4 headers come into one pipe, it's the lowest thing on the bike. It hangs down past the plastics, it's even a little low with the bike stock height for my preference. So I just stay away from hopping curbs on this one :P Have fun and enjoy, Truly an amazing bike.

Yea, I will take it to the boys tomorrow... Do you think it'll still be bad if I just lower it just an inch?

KawiKid860 · September 28th, 2013, 12:04 PM

Just an inch probably won't be bad, it won't be as good as stock height but hey you gotta do what you gotta do. I personally wouldn't lower a bike in most cases because I don't want to mess with the stock handling, but the F4i is sort of tall. I'm not the tallest guy out there so backing it up uphill can be a challenge lol.

xSean13 · September 28th, 2013, 12:42 PM

When i got my RR it was lowered 3 inches, the license plate hit the wheel and bent up every time I hit a bump. It also handled like crap, so I bought the stock dogbones on ebay & it feels so much better. At first it seemed way too high, but I'm used to it now and can't imagine it being any lower.

JohnnyBravo · September 28th, 2013, 02:07 PM

Where'd ya get it from? It has no extended swing arm

It's way low, but looks great

YunMing · September 28th, 2013, 03:23 PM

3000 what a steal. I got mine for 3800 with 5600 miles bone stock.

RJprod · September 29th, 2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Just an inch probably won't be bad, it won't be as good as stock height but hey you gotta do what you gotta do. I personally wouldn't lower a bike in most cases because I don't want to mess with the stock handling, but the F4i is sort of tall. I'm not the tallest guy out there so backing it up uphill can be a challenge lol.

I was worried about rolling it back uphill that's y I had them lower it just an inch. I can still sit flat footed, and the handling is so much better!!! According to the mechanic, it was lowered 3 and half inches and it was done wrong as the front wheel an the rear wasn't leveled which caused the handling mishap..

Now the bike settles into turns beautifully, I replaced the tires with Michelin power 3 and rode in the rain yesterday, no slippage whatsoever. I'm loving the bike..

The only downside is that it makes my 250 feels like crap when I switch to the 250.

Will post new pics soon after I clean and detail her tomorrow

RJprod · September 29th, 2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Where'd ya get it from? It has no extended swing arm

It's way low, but looks great

Got it from an Indian guy who couldn't ride it much anymore because he just had a kid and his wife ain't too fond of him riding anymore.

RJprod · September 29th, 2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by YunMing

3000 what a steal. I got mine for 3800 with 5600 miles bone stock.

they're really cheap out here.. Found another one for 3700 with 4k miles and brand new tires. it was an 06. the yellow one.. I passed cuz i preferred the red.

nickjpass · September 29th, 2013, 09:13 AM

Lowering a bike does affect it's ability to turn in, however, you're having difficulty turning left. I had this problem too, when I first road the Zx6r. It was mainly due to the fact that the tires were worn off so much on the left, making it awkward to turn. A pair of new tires made it flick able and completely opened up the bike. Also, are you right handed? I am, as time progressed, I slowly became better at turning left. Being dominant on one side might have something to do with it.

RJprod · September 30th, 2013, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

Lowering a bike does affect it's ability to turn in, however, you're having difficulty turning left. I had this problem too, when I first road the Zx6r. It was mainly due to the fact that the tires were worn off so much on the left, making it awkward to turn. A pair of new tires made it flick able and completely opened up the bike. Also, are you right handed? I am, as time progressed, I slowly became better at turning left. Being dominant on one side might have something to do with it.

I'm right handed, but I'm awesome at turning left. Can't say the same for my right turns. It sometimes feel unnatural leaning over on that side... The handling was because the bike was lowered too low and it was done wrong. I have since changed the tires and raised it up.. Bike handles like an effin dream. I thinketh it, she doesth it..lol

new pics coming sooon

RJprod · October 1st, 2013, 08:10 PM

I washed her today.. Meet Beretta... Cleanest F4I on the street...

rasta · October 3rd, 2013, 05:04 PM

I've realllly been looking at F4i's recently. They're much cheaper than 300's and look sweeeet. How are your feet with it lowered an inch? Tippy toes? Balls of feet?

RJprod · October 4th, 2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rasta

I've realllly been looking at F4i's recently. They're much cheaper than 300's and look sweeeet. How are your feet with it lowered an inch? Tippy toes? Balls of feet?

I flat footed it most of the time...elevated area where my heels can reach the ground for some reasons.. I'd be on the balls of my feet.

CycleCam303 · October 4th, 2013, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

I've realllly been looking at F4i's recently. They're much cheaper than 300's and look sweeeet. How are your feet with it lowered an inch? Tippy toes? Balls of feet?

Wes you could definitely ride a stock f4i. This tiny girl, surprisingly shorter than me, rides an f4i. They are shorter than your average sport bike by like half an inch. At least the ones with the sportier seating options. The banana seat years are a bit taller.

The only sport bike that you'll honestly not want to street ride because of height is the 06 and up R6. If the wind is as strong as it is today I'd drop that bike for sure at a stop light

alex.s · October 4th, 2013, 05:13 PM

i think you are not supposed to park in handicapped spots.

i might be wrong.

RJprod · October 5th, 2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

i think you are not supposed to park in handicapped spots.

i might be wrong.

lol.. That's right in front of my door.. I parked it there so I could take the pics..

Mocha Man · October 9th, 2013, 07:13 PM

Now THAT is a nice looking bike.

KawiKid860 · October 20th, 2013, 02:05 PM

Damn you guys have good deals on F4is, I bought mine at the start of the season, not gonna say what I paid lol. Glad you're liking the bike, I've really fallen in love with mine. Unfortunately don't get to ride it all that much because of living on campus, and when I do it's mostly highway stuff putting nice flat spots in the middle of my tires lol... Luckily the track is only 20 minutes away from my college, can't wait for spring!

agentbad · November 26th, 2013, 11:21 AM

Better without the fairings IMO.

September 25th, 2013, 10:52 PM	#2
deeno415 ninjette.org guru Name: Dino Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow) Posts: 441	Nice cop! Do you still have/keeping the pregen? I too have been in the market for another bike and I've been looking at a lot of CBR's. It looks great! Hope you enjoy it well! __________________________________________________ Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. *Sorry, I don't speak Spanish... I'm Filipino!*

September 26th, 2013, 07:19 AM	#3
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	WOW! That bike is extremely low. No wonder is doesn't handle right. Also, that is not the stock exhaust. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

September 26th, 2013, 09:21 AM	#4
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	she is a beauty! Hope its something simple to fix. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

September 28th, 2013, 02:07 PM	#9
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Where'd ya get it from? It has no extended swing arm It's way low, but looks great __________________________________________________

September 29th, 2013, 09:13 AM	#14
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Lowering a bike does affect it's ability to turn in, however, you're having difficulty turning left. I had this problem too, when I first road the Zx6r. It was mainly due to the fact that the tires were worn off so much on the left, making it awkward to turn. A pair of new tires made it flick able and completely opened up the bike. Also, are you right handed? I am, as time progressed, I slowly became better at turning left. Being dominant on one side might have something to do with it. __________________________________________________

September 26th, 2013, 09:50 AM	#5
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Woah... RAISE IT BACK UP PLEASE, that thing is painfully low. F4is handle lovely so you're really missing out. What you're dragging is most likely the part of the exhaust where all 4 headers come into one pipe, it's the lowest thing on the bike. It hangs down past the plastics, it's even a little low with the bike stock height for my preference. So I just stay away from hopping curbs on this one :P Have fun and enjoy, Truly an amazing bike.

September 28th, 2013, 12:04 PM	#7
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Just an inch probably won't be bad, it won't be as good as stock height but hey you gotta do what you gotta do. I personally wouldn't lower a bike in most cases because I don't want to mess with the stock handling, but the F4i is sort of tall. I'm not the tallest guy out there so backing it up uphill can be a challenge lol.

September 28th, 2013, 12:42 PM	#8
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	When i got my RR it was lowered 3 inches, the license plate hit the wheel and bent up every time I hit a bump. It also handled like crap, so I bought the stock dogbones on ebay & it feels so much better. At first it seemed way too high, but I'm used to it now and can't imagine it being any lower.

September 28th, 2013, 03:23 PM	#10
YunMing ninjette.org member Name: Alexander Location: Santa Rosa Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): (Sold) 2007 Red Ninja 250r, 2003 Cbr 600 F4i Posts: 137	3000 what a steal. I got mine for 3800 with 5600 miles bone stock.

October 3rd, 2013, 05:04 PM	#17
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	I've realllly been looking at F4i's recently. They're much cheaper than 300's and look sweeeet. How are your feet with it lowered an inch? Tippy toes? Balls of feet?

October 4th, 2013, 05:13 PM	#20
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i think you are not supposed to park in handicapped spots. i might be wrong. __________________________________________________

October 9th, 2013, 07:13 PM	#22
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Now THAT is a nice looking bike.

October 20th, 2013, 02:05 PM	#23
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Damn you guys have good deals on F4is, I bought mine at the start of the season, not gonna say what I paid lol. Glad you're liking the bike, I've really fallen in love with mine. Unfortunately don't get to ride it all that much because of living on campus, and when I do it's mostly highway stuff putting nice flat spots in the middle of my tires lol... Luckily the track is only 20 minutes away from my college, can't wait for spring!

November 26th, 2013, 11:21 AM	#24
agentbad ninjette.org sage Name: bob Location: Earf Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250, 2006 SV650N Posts: 642	Better without the fairings IMO.

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