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Why an F4i for stunting? - 11/17/2007 6:26:20 PM

Diablo Runner

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I am looking to step up from my 99' F4 this winter and get a newer bike. I want a good stunt bike and I know that many stuntas roll F4i's. Why is this? Are they really durable? Is it a balance and power issue? Or is it just a fad?

Also, by the looks of things. All F4i's are the same, with the exception of the horrible honda decision to go back to a banana seat in 04' (What the hell were they thinking?) Are there any performance differences in the models?

Thanks again guys...I promise I'm not trying to bombard the forum but I have alot of questions as a new member.

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 11/18/2007 4:33:45 AM

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These are quotes from very experienced stunters.

600f4i - great all around bike... a lil weird in the up right riding position...but built to last and good 4 stunting. and lots of parts on ebay. 900rr - lots of parts available.... real smooth power.....proven stunt bike by more than 1/2 of the stunters today..... downfall is... not fuel injected.... dies while on the 12 bar..... stock rear brakes are not very powerfull.... GSXR750 - garbage i owned one for 2 years...beat the hell out of it and it literaly fell apart every chance it had... gsxrs blow the motors without the stuntex.com oil pick up.....and sometimes even with it .... gsxrs blow motors,crack frames, weak subframes, weak front rims, steering dampener mount brakes off for no reason, ram air tubes brake and fall out....but there are lots of parts available on ebay.. - 929 - good all around bike. but not lots of parts on ebay......and the idle jumps up and down 4 some reason. and heavy 954 - weelll ?? i just didnt like the riding position and the rear plastic kinda pushed into the side of my leg. ........ and it was real touchy on the gas... still good ...but not 4 me

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 11/18/2007 9:43:51 AM

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I think they hold up really well to punishment. The balance point is easy to hit but that may just be me. Other than that long ass exhaust that almost everyone has to cut off stunt bikes, it is great.

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 11/18/2007 10:05:11 AM

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The F4i is just as reliable as your F4 except it has fuel injection and diff cosmetics. An its a Honda what more do you need? lol

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 12/15/2007 12:10:54 PM

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+ an f4i catches idle easyer than any other bike

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/8/2008 6:36:46 PM

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Hondas are bullet proof and the F4i has a more upright seating position. It also has a lower BP than other bikes. It's a comfy bike to play around on. I wish I had never sold mine. Someone sell me one quick!

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/20/2008 12:23:47 PM

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2005 ninja 636 beats the crap out of my f4i for stunts. more power, better balance, and wont bog down like hondas do at idle. actually any 636 will be better. f4i is the next best thing though. wont starve for oil and like everyone said there are a ton of parts and many honda parts are interchangable. very reliable and easy to learn on.

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/20/2008 7:32:34 PM

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Ninja 636 fall appart and are expensive to repair. The frames are very weak around the neck. Hondas are much better. Johnny

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/21/2008 3:36:38 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: dhondarider

2005 ninja 636 beats the crap out of my f4i for stunts. more power, better balance, and wont bog down like hondas do at idle.

my f4i used to bog at idle all the time until i did the idle mod, just adding another idle cable to throttle bodies. and now it pulls great. also u can do an air mod and from what i hear it actually makes it pull a lot better than a 636 but havent tried that. the good thing about kawis is that they look much nicer

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/23/2008 6:14:48 PM

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Kawis are fragile man! Great bike no doubt but F4i's are more comfortable imo! The air mod helps. My buddies did it to there bikes last weekend.

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/25/2008 6:33:20 AM

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Kawis are fragile? I have rolled mine quite a few times, hit a fire hydrant and 40mph, pancaked from 12 o'clock straight to the cage, and have never broke anythine other than a peg broke in half.

636s pull better on idle, but Hondas have a ton of parts out there and are very reliable.

As far as them falling apart, I have no idea what youre talking about. I know several people that stunt them, and none of our bikes have ever "fallen apart"

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/25/2008 4:35:08 PM

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forks snapping in half but i wont go there

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/25/2008 5:18:43 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: DThompson

I think they hold up really well to punishment. The balance point is easy to hit but that may just be me. Other than that long ass exhaust that almost everyone has to cut off stunt bikes, it is great.

then why arent you there in your avatar?

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/25/2008 6:15:41 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: dhondarider

2005 ninja 636 beats the crap out of my f4i for stunts. more power, better balance, and wont bog down like hondas do at idle. actually any 636 will be better. f4i is the next best thing though. wont starve for oil and like everyone said there are a ton of parts and many honda parts are interchangable. very reliable and easy to learn on.

how can you compare 01' f4i to 05'6r? that does not make any sense. there is a generational gap and a huge advancement in technology from one to the other.
its like saying the 09' BMW 'whatever' is better then an 00' Benz 'whatever'
nonsensical comparison!!!!!!

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RE: Why an F4i for stunting? - 1/25/2008 10:33:18 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: kup125

quote:

ORIGINAL: DThompson

I think they hold up really well to punishment. The balance point is easy to hit but that may just be me. Other than that long ass exhaust that almost everyone has to cut off stunt bikes, it is great.

then why arent you there in your avatar?

I am. I wasnt traveling at 5 mph, more like 40 when that picture was taken. As everyone should know, the faster you go the lower your balance point is. Dont be a smartass, im not talking out of my ass.