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Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/25/2008 11:48:28 AM

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So I am looking to purchase a 2002 Honda CBR F4i from a dude that lives about 20 mins away. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/808153705.html here is the ad. I drove it yesterday, and to me everything seemed ok. This is going to be my first bike. I was wondering if any of you bike veteran owners if there is anything I should know before I go ahead and purchase the bike. Any help would be much appreciated.

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/25/2008 12:03:16 PM

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Well for one, thats some pretty low miles for a 02... For two; its been repainted, which means its probably been down And or in a accident. If you have any friends that have bikes, i would take them with you to see the bike again before you give him 3500 for it. I think the KBB on 02 are $4700, perfect condition/low miles.. i wouldn''t pay that much for it. Although you do get the power comander!

offer him a lower amount and see what he does

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/25/2008 12:16:16 PM

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DC huh? I woulda figured we were neighbors by your name

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IDK, bike doesn''t look too great to me. Cheap flat black paint, missing mirrors, and some annoyingly loud exhaust IMO. I''d be curious how hard it went down

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/25/2008 12:18:53 PM

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I tried to haggle with him but he was pretty firm on 3,300. Yes the bike has been down as you can see in one of the pictures. I don''t care if the bike as been down really as long as the frame is good to go. Thanks again for the advice

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/25/2008 12:29:12 PM

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honest opinion is id keep lookn'' around, just my 2cents, good luck though

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/25/2008 12:44:26 PM

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yeah if that bike was in good running order, i would try to sell it for 4800 or so with miles that low. something is wrong...

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/25/2008 3:04:46 PM

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Something is def wrong with it.......thats a real low price for that millage. Ive seen 02''s with 13000 go for more than that.

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/26/2008 6:42:53 AM

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Well, I took one of my bike friends to give it a run through. He said it was pretty good. I Nada.com the bike it said the the bike should go anywhere from 3083-4500. So I guess that''s why the price is so low. Plus I think alot of people overprice their bikes with after market stuff. IMO take that stuff off and ebay it, sell the bike stock you''ll make more money that way.

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/26/2008 7:12:59 AM

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If it has a clear title then go for it if thats the bike you want.

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/26/2008 7:19:09 AM

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My only comment is that an F4i may be too much bike for a noob. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn''t, when it doesn''t it can be real bad. If you have some other motorcycle experience then you should be OK, but if you''ve never been on a bike then think twice about a 600cc sportbike.

Good luck and definitely look into the MSF.

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/26/2008 7:46:23 AM

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While I do agree with you fish, I don''''t think I am going to go with anything less than a 600 just because I''''ll prob grow out of a 250 or 500 within a month. I''''ve already taken the MSF course, that''s what how I got my license. I appreciate all the information that you guys are giving me

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/26/2008 8:45:14 AM

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Hey... I think if it runs good, the price is right. I would make sure brakes, tires, chain and sprockets are in good shape. Also listen for the CCTL rattle. All these things will cost you.

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/26/2008 10:12:13 AM

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i''d ask him for the VIN and cross-check

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RE: Questions on purchasing this 2002 Honda CBR F4i? - 8/26/2008 2:08:30 PM

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