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Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/11/2008 11:36:47 AM

Julian1221

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Looking at picking up a 1998 F3 with 23k miles. Any advice/suggestions on stuff I should be looking out for is greatly appreciated.

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RE: Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/11/2008 12:25:12 PM

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Changed out fairings, scratched stator cover, does it start, run, ride with no weird stuff(wobbles, studders), tires good? Chain within limits? Sprockets not too worn(if it is it was probably wheelied a lot). no rust in gas tank...got any pictures yet?

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RE: Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/11/2008 12:47:52 PM

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Take someone with you that already has one. If anything, a second opinion, but they may see some things on there that aren't supposed to be. I got hosed on mine. I didn't know what to look for and (of course after I bought it) took it to a dealer and he pointed out a ton of Lowe's or Home Depot parts on there. They're all changed out now, but you know how much $$$ bike parts can run.

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RE: Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/11/2008 2:45:33 PM

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check the regulator connector for overload / burnt connection http://www.cbrforum.com/m_199676/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#199676
, and most hondas are plagued with timing chain and clutch noise,

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RE: Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/11/2008 8:38:49 PM

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how much is it?

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RE: Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/12/2008 5:37:05 AM

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The bike is a friend of a friends. It is high mileage (23,000) but taken care of. Has a couple extra parts laying around for it. I was just curious what I can expect to start replacing after this kind of mileage.

Thanks everyone for the prompt replies!

Julian

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RE: Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/12/2008 6:41:32 AM

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pretty much the only thing u might have to change would be the CCT(cam chain tightener), battery, RR, stator, lightbulbs...nothing really

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RE: Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/12/2008 8:19:34 AM

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I would say it depends on what you are paying for it. If its cheap then unless the engine is shot then its worth buying with some problems. I picked up my 98 for about a grand it didnt run at the time but after spending about $100 I had it running perfect. If these bikes sit too long the carbs get gummed up and runs like crap if it runs at all. An easy way to see if they are dirty when it wont start is to turn it over for a couple seconds and pull a hose from the speed controlled air system and see if there is fuel in the air system. I would also say put a new set of plugs on it too they foul pretty easy. I completed my bike with the F4I body work, Vance and Hines pipe, tune up and carb cleaning for under $2000. I already had offers for more than I invested but I like it too much to sell.

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RE: Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/29/2008 12:53:31 PM

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how did you put the f4i body kit on to your f3? i'd like to do that.

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RE: Things to look out for 1998 F3 - 5/29/2008 2:01:28 PM

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I would say it depends on what you are paying for it. If its cheap then unless the engine is shot then its worth buying with some problems. I picked up my 98 for about a grand it didnt run at the time but after spending about $100 I had it running perfect. If these bikes sit too long the carbs get gummed up and runs like crap if it runs at all. An easy way to see if they are dirty when it wont start is to turn it over for a couple seconds and pull a hose from the speed controlled air system and see if there is fuel in the air system. I would also say put a new set of plugs on it too they foul pretty easy. I completed my bike with the F4I body work, Vance and Hines pipe, tune up and carb cleaning for under $2000. I already had offers for more than I invested but I like it too much to sell.

What do you mean "I completed my bike with the F4I body work"? How much of the bike has this F4I body work?

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