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HI guys, I'm not a complete newbie, but it's been a few years since I rode everyday. Anyway, I went and looked at a '01 F4i today. 5500 miles, been down on both sides(not bad), tank is perfect. Yosh carbon slip-on. All lights, switches and such work. I rode it, and it's fast!(Big surprise) It seems to only have the cosmetic problems, but the guy doesn't know the maintenance history. At least 1000 miles since oil change, mis-matched tires, clean title. He says 3500.00 takes it. Seems like a deal to me, whatcha think? I can take it to a local shop and get it checked out- probably should, huh? Finally, it seemed to want to fall into turns a little more than I remember- tires, or just me?? Any input is appreciated!!!
Thanks for the reply- He said he has put "around 1000" miles on it himself. He didn't know when the other owner (1st owner) changed the oil. I'm not too worried about the fairings - I've seen tons of them on ebay, and I have a buddy with a paint and body shop.(It really doesn't look bad from 10 feet, except the left side engine cover) Should I take it to the Honda dealer about the frame, or a reputable shop that I know of here in town?? Thanks!!
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the handling could be affected by the mismatched tires so I would get a new pair or match up a new tire w/one of the tires on the bike. I would also take it to a shop to get it checked out.
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Price seems on the low side, but if both side fairings are rashed it may be a fair price. Definately have someone look it over, local guy should be OK, but Honda dealer may be better (if they have a good rep).
As for the falling into corners, that's probably the mismatched tires. Mine doesn't fall in at all, very predictable.
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Sounds about right considering what you would pay for plastics to get it mint... Like most people are saying, get it to a shop and check out the frame.. You never know...
Thanks everybody! I will DEFINITELY get it to the shop before any $$$ changes hands. At first I thought the price was way too low, but then I started pricing bodywork!!
It's most likely the tires that are making it fall into turns. I had the stock Dunlops on my first f4i and it felt like it was falling into turns. The next f4i I had the Michelins on it and it didn't feel like it had the same problem. Felt more natural. Sorry I don't know much about the pricing.
Sort of newbie question (F4i) HELP!!
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