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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Hey guys
i just wanted some people's opinion on this bike. My co-worker has one and wants to sell it 12k miles never been dropped very clean. for 4k decent price? I would be using it to commute alot to and from work, school and the occasional twisties. i took it for a short test drive and i liked it. any feed back would be nice thx.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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thats a good price for an f4i with only 12k in socal.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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I've got an 01 and I love it. Good for longer commutes and definately fun in the twisties.

That's a pretty good price, as well. Just make sure he did regular maintenances.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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also is it fuel injected or carburated?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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f4 = carb'd
f4i - fuel injected
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Yes, FI. That's what the "i" stands for in "F4i"
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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I have a 02 f4i.. its a really fun bike. If you have the money go for it.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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great bike, good price. i would get it if I were you.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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That does sound like a good deal. What condition is it in?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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i think F4i's are one of the best all-around bikes out there. Great looks, good reliability, low maitenance. Comfortable enough to ride it for hours, but aggressive enough to take it to the track. One of the best buy's Honda ever made.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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IMO the F4i is the best all around, do it all sportbike out there. go for it
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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i loved my f4i...very comfortable stance for being a crotch rocket...powerfull and fast enough for most people...
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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The f4i is a good bike. Only complaints I have is that the clip ons are too high and the rear sets too low but thats what makes it super comfortable. It does have cam chain tensioner problems.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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i purchased an 02 red/ black with 3k for 5k. so its not that good of a deal..
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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they are good bikes but they need gearing....

-1 +3 FTW...
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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It's a very good bike
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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good bike, good price
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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i rode it, i liked it but i got a diff bike
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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its ok gixxers are good too...
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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you should get it. you'll love it. i have an 01 and dont regret buying it all
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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it is such a good bike. Built to last. Good throttle response too.
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