so right now im looking at a 94 900rr
the guy thats selling it is wanting $800 and he says the only real issue with it is that the fuel pump is bad. from the pictures on his CL add all the plastics are in good shape and it doesnt have orig. paint

but i have a few questions
the main one being, should i go for it?
could i easily get a new fuel pump for it and how much would it cost?
and what would i be able to sell it for after i get it running? not really interested in keeping it for long, would much prefer a lower displacement bike, really wanting an F4i.

any input/feedback would be great!

 

You don't have to replace it with a genuine Honda fuel pump as that would likely cost a bomb, so find a fuel pump of a similar size and shape and as long as the fuel hoses are the same size and if it's designed for carburetted engines then you should be fine.

Don't put a fuel pump designed for an injected engine in as you'll blow the carbies up if you do so!

 

Bypass the fuel pump and set up at gravity feed...$800? If you can get it running within $200 = $1000 good deal...strong bike, be careful

 

thanks for the reply's guys, but it looks like someone has already beat me to it. >.<

 

If this is an excuse for you to not hear it running, pass. If you don't have the
mechanical skill/knowledge to do a good assesment of the bike, take it to a dealership
and for about $80-$90 they'll do it for you. On a potential $800 investment, it will be worth
the time/money. Other-wise you could be in for a "bargain" that will cost 2-3
times that to be street ready. If the guy isn't willing for you to do such an inspection,
pass. A decent bike, with only the fuel-pump at issue will be normally still cost more
than the $800, he's asking. Be sure there isn't a mechanical reason, beyond the pump,
for the asking price.

I bought a used 98F3 for $1800, knowing I was going to drop another $1200-$1500 to
get the bike I wanted. Did I get a $3200 bike? Nope, I got the bike I wanted, though.

Be sure you have a budget for the after-purchase costs and the skills to handle it, when shopping in the sub-grand class for a motorcycle.

Ern

 

This is excellent advice.

 

thanks for the advise guys buy the seller has yet to answer any texts, calls, or emails so i have pretty much given up on it.

 

I seen this listing and was gonna post it here if we are both talking about the one in indy, says hes got a death in the fam and wants to sell it cheap. Is this the same bike?


p.s.

also there is a 2000 F4 for cheap here in Indy on the south side, but its a complete rebuild. but $500 could be a nice project for winter, would need motor fixed or newer, and plastics etc, looks like it was a stunt bike.

 

yes it was the one in indy
and i saw that F4, but im gonna stray away from it. wouldnt really have the time or money to try and rebuild it.

 

Yeah, unless you got lots of free time or it's really something you enjoy doing more than riding bike itself then ok...but the best enjoyment is when you buy you ride...I rather spend bit more to get a running bike and start there...at least mechanically sound... Then cosmetic can be done little by little.