F4, production built - the 2nd of 99 built. 48 thousand miles and I still ride it HARD, no probs. Countless tires and chains, OIL changes 600 miles, flush the system quarterly. If it's stored outside, go buy a cover ffs Plain and simple; She will respect you if you are willing to get your hands dirty, otherwise a typical person isn't going to want to take it to have it done @ the shop- I think this is why most bikes don't last long because the average person just gets LAZY. It takes dedication to have a properly FUNCTIONAL High-Performance machine... treat it like one.

 

Well said man, well said.

 

bought mine in july of 06 with 12k and she has 20k now, runs like a champ.

 

32,000 BABY AND STILL RUNNING STRONG ( -MINUS THE CCT)