Another "Is this a good deal" question.
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09-23-2010, 10:18 PM
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Another "Is this a good deal" question.
Hey guys,
I'm considering buying an 02 F4i with 4300 miles from a buddy. It has some racing mods, such as lighter (maybe figerglass?) full fairings (he said something about it being fully enclosed underneath), flush-mount headlights and turn signals, and some type of leo vince exhaust. There's a few more that I can't remember offhand. But I think quite a few of these 4300 miles are from some trackdays racing stuff he did, so I was wondering if it has maybe been run too hard?
It was laid down while he was moving it cross-country, so just a little paint rub on the right side...nothing serious. He works on bikes and says it's in great condition, and is asking $3500 for it. Let me know what any of you think. Thanks a lot in advance
I'm considering buying an 02 F4i with 4300 miles from a buddy. It has some racing mods, such as lighter (maybe figerglass?) full fairings (he said something about it being fully enclosed underneath), flush-mount headlights and turn signals, and some type of leo vince exhaust. There's a few more that I can't remember offhand. But I think quite a few of these 4300 miles are from some trackdays racing stuff he did, so I was wondering if it has maybe been run too hard?
It was laid down while he was moving it cross-country, so just a little paint rub on the right side...nothing serious. He works on bikes and says it's in great condition, and is asking $3500 for it. Let me know what any of you think. Thanks a lot in advance
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09-23-2010, 10:24 PM
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Well sounds like you need to do your homework on bikes in general as well as this bike - not sure what you mean about flush headlights and fairings closed. not a knock just saying this isn't clear / accurate.
an 02 F4i with 4300 miles is low - I wouldn't worry about a track day or two if the guy kept it in good condition. These things are meant to be run. That would be like not buying a used corvette because the gun did a few rolling 3rd gear burn outs.
And we all know the only reason you buy a Vette is for the ability to do rolling 3rd gear burnouts.
Anyways $3,500 seems reasonable for a low mileage, good shape bike. If its a friend and it has some road rash I'd try to talk him down some though.
Regardless good luck - and take the MSF class if you haven't before or are new to riding before you get out there. Good luck!
an 02 F4i with 4300 miles is low - I wouldn't worry about a track day or two if the guy kept it in good condition. These things are meant to be run. That would be like not buying a used corvette because the gun did a few rolling 3rd gear burn outs.
And we all know the only reason you buy a Vette is for the ability to do rolling 3rd gear burnouts.
Anyways $3,500 seems reasonable for a low mileage, good shape bike. If its a friend and it has some road rash I'd try to talk him down some though.
Regardless good luck - and take the MSF class if you haven't before or are new to riding before you get out there. Good luck!
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09-23-2010, 10:57 PM
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Thanks man...I guess the "flush" was a little vague. You should be able to see what I mean in the pic. If not, he just changed up the headlights and turn signals. As far as the fairings, he put a full fiberglass body on the bike to bring it up to track standards. Other than that, like you said, it seems to be a decent bike, and I might try to get him to come down some. Guess I'll play it by ear. Thanks again!
Sorry the pic is upside down. No energy to flip and resave it...
Sorry the pic is upside down. No energy to flip and resave it...
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