WTB: CBR F4i

Dignam · 06-29-2008, 10:06 PM

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I no longer need a bike as I bought one this morning! Thanks to those who responded.

DUX · 06-29-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dignam

Hello I am looking at getting a Honda CBR F4i, I have been looking in the 01-04 range just because that tends to fall in my price region. I am located in Maryland. I have cash ready to go when I find what I want. It does not have to be in perfect condition but I do want something that has been well maintained.

Please let me know if you have something you think I might be interested in.

F4i is a great choice, but does it have to be a Honda?

For instance, I just missed a 1996 YZF600R on craigslist today that had been sitting for four years and needed its carbs cleaned. Other than that, the bike looked cherry in the pics. They were asking under $2k.

Malice has a really nice 929 for sale on the board here in Delaware. High mileage, but it's really clean. 2001 CBR929RR Erion racing edition!!!

Dignam · 06-29-2008, 10:57 PM

That does look very nice but I dont really want one that big. It does not have to be a Honda but from all my reading and talking to people and looking around I have really settled in on the F4i being what I want. A YZF600 could also be a choice for me as well though.

DUX · 06-29-2008, 11:32 PM

In our local paper, the Dover Post:

1993 suzuki katana 750, runs good, many upgrades, great starter bike, asking $3000 or best offer. call (302)670-9443 MAGNOLIA

Not sure if you're looking for a bike to keep, or just to get started on. Katana's get a bad rep sometimes, but for the right price they'd be a great 1st bike.

I'd say this guy has some room to move from $3k.

Dignam · 06-30-2008, 12:29 AM

Can I ask opinions on this?

2001 YAMAHA R6

I am still new to a lot of this so not sure on some of the things to be more concerned about when a bike is getting in that kind of mileage range. Blue book wise the price seems to make sense, but compared to what an f4i in that year/mileage would cost it seems expensive. Is that just because of the performance difference going to an R6?

DUX · 06-30-2008, 7:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dignam

Can I ask opinions on this?

2001 YAMAHA R6

I am still new to a lot of this so not sure on some of the things to be more concerned about when a bike is getting in that kind of mileage range. Blue book wise the price seems to make sense, but compared to what an f4i in that year/mileage would cost it seems expensive. Is that just because of the performance difference going to an R6?

That's pretty close to high retail book value for a perfect bike and he lists some cosmetic damage. You need to check carefully and see what else has been banged up. Ask how the damage happened. The polished rims could just be for show, or they could have been nicked too and were polished to fix it. Check the frame and the swing arm carefully.

I'd pay less, even taking the aftermarket stuff into account.

Start low. You can always come up if you really want the bike.

A 600R from that year is going to be a lot closer to the F4i than the R6, especially comfort-wise.

Dignam · 06-30-2008, 9:20 PM

well the guy isnt responding anyway. Got a few more leads so hopefully over the next couple days something will pan out.

Dignam · 07-01-2008, 8:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DUX

That's pretty close to high retail book value for a perfect bike and he lists some cosmetic damage. You need to check carefully and see what else has been banged up. Ask how the damage happened. The polished rims could just be for show, or they could have been nicked too and were polished to fix it. Check the frame and the swing arm carefully.

I'd pay less, even taking the aftermarket stuff into account.

Start low. You can always come up if you really want the bike.

A 600R from that year is going to be a lot closer to the F4i than the R6, especially comfort-wise.

So I went by and checked the bike out today after work. (he happens to be extremely local to me which is nice) It definitely has some cosmetic damage the most serious of which is a small dent in the tank. It then has some scrapes and small cracks in the plastics. From 5-10 feet away it looks nice but when u get close the dmg clearly comes out. There does not appear to be any kind of serious dmg though, like nothing structural or to the forks, wheels, etc. He is the original owner and was very candid to say (before i even came by to see it) that it had been dropped before and cosmetically it was not perfect.

The tires are in good shape and the battery is new. He said the sprocket and all is fine but to be honest I wouldnt really know. The chain/sprocket is original. For a bike this age with 16k miles do these need to be replaced?

As far as price he is asking 4,500 but he will definitely come down from that.

So if you folks have some words of wisdom for me it would be great!

Also could anyone give me a round about idea of what it costs to replace/fix some of the cosmetic stuff on a 01 R6? I actually have a pretty good relationship with a body shop in town so that helps me