All you F4i junkies....

Porkchop · 03-22-2010, 03:01 PM

So I've been trying to talk myself out of buying that leftover 08 zx I really want. Mostly because I'm still uncertain about whether I will get this consultant job or not. But also because its a smart move. I can always pick up an 08 for much cheaper in a year or two.

So i've moved on to a couple used bikes around town that I can pick up for about $3500, or cheaper. A 2002 Honda F4i and a 2005 Kawi ZZR600. Both have a bunch of extras, and look very clean... with the ZZR being the cleanest.

What does everybody think of the pre-2003 F4i??? Cuz thats definitely the way I'm leaning...

AquaPython · 03-22-2010, 04:21 PM

i had a 2000 f4 i learned on, great all around bike...

BobTheBiker · 03-22-2010, 06:17 PM

the F4i is a solid bike, regardless of year. ask thirdgen about his.

Particle Man · 03-22-2010, 07:32 PM

I know of one person who had put his down pretty hard (read: full rear wheel lock at 80 plus = lowside) and just had to replace the clutch cover, tires, and fairing.

derf · 03-22-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I know of one person who had put his down pretty hard (read: full rear wheel lock at 80 plus = lowside) and just had to replace the clutch cover, tires, and fairing.

Thats just plain dumb luck.

But yeh thirdgen did 140xxx miles on his bike before he lowsided into a curb, I have no doubt that his bike if he kept maintaining it the way he was could have just kept going and going and going.

The real downside to the f4i is the stupid banana seat they put on, it looked much better as a separate pillion seat. Anyway awesome bike all around, not as track focused as the RR, but it is more comfortable.

The big advantage that I think it has over the ZZR (ZZR is IMHO slightly more comfy) is the fuel injection. Oh yeh and the pre-05 ZZR is ugly as sin.

Porkchop · 03-23-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

The real downside to the f4i is the stupid banana seat they put on, it looked much better as a separate pillion seat. Anyway awesome bike all around, not as track focused as the RR, but it is more comfortable.

The one that I am looking at is a 2002, so no banana seat!

But yea the ZZR is nice. My buddy had one, it was comfortable. Specfuckingtacular headlights too. The only thing that is pushing me toward the F4i is the FI. I had to deal with junked up carbs on my R6, and it just pissed me off.

was92v · 03-22-2010, 08:28 PM

I've got one. Great bike! I'm selling mine because I just needed something different, but they are great bikes.

Porkchop · 03-22-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by was92v

I've got one. Great bike! I'm selling mine because I just needed something different, but they are great bikes.

Selling? How much you looking for?

was92v · 03-23-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Selling? How much you looking for?

PM me.

BobTheBiker · 03-23-2010, 12:55 AM

as I recall, thirdgenlxi's F4i had 177K when he totalled it, not 140k.

03-22-2010, 03:01 PM	#1
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	All you F4i junkies.... So I've been trying to talk myself out of buying that leftover 08 zx I really want. Mostly because I'm still uncertain about whether I will get this consultant job or not. But also because its a smart move. I can always pick up an 08 for much cheaper in a year or two. So i've moved on to a couple used bikes around town that I can pick up for about $3500, or cheaper. A 2002 Honda F4i and a 2005 Kawi ZZR600. Both have a bunch of extras, and look very clean... with the ZZR being the cleanest. What does everybody think of the pre-2003 F4i??? Cuz thats definitely the way I'm leaning... __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

03-22-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I know of one person who had put his down pretty hard (read: full rear wheel lock at 80 plus = lowside) and just had to replace the clutch cover, tires, and fairing. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-22-2010, 06:17 PM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	the F4i is a solid bike, regardless of year. ask thirdgen about his.

03-22-2010, 08:28 PM	#7
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	I've got one. Great bike! I'm selling mine because I just needed something different, but they are great bikes.

03-23-2010, 12:55 AM	#10
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	as I recall, thirdgenlxi's F4i had 177K when he totalled it, not 140k.