hi, i'm about to purchase a silver/black 2001 F4i. it's gorgeous, zero damage other than minor wear and tear. so i need to know any common issues/problems that F4i's have in general? i know of the CCT issue, i test rode the bike and i could hear the rattling in certain RPMs. it didn't really concern me though, i could attempt to fix that later down the road. any issues with F4i's overheating? the seller rarely rode for long periods of time so he couldn't answer that question. i've also heard that the seats get super warm during long periods of riding?
i know Honda's should be dead-on reliable, but if you guys have and input on what to look out for then that would really be a big help.

hopefully by the end of this week, i will riding my new to me F4i .

 

You seem to have the common issues in mind. post pics when you can!

 

Check for loose hose clamps.

 

they have a bad habbit of being very addictive and very reliable,

 

CCT?? newbie here!!! and i am buying my F4i in july need to know what to look for.....

 

Your buying into one of the best riding & reliable sport bikes made. Might as well get and installthe APE manual CCT. You'll then hear
what the F4i sounds like when its new. Also if you ride slow in traffic or idle for over a few minutes, the bike will heat to about 225 deg and
then the fan will go on. And last, there are no issues with the seat...maybe with a high mount but I dought it.

 

The one thing you want to look for is how addicting it is, and when you are not riding. All you can do is think about riding and talk to all your friends how much you love to ride. Its a new found love that will love you back if you take care of your bike. Good luck getting your new ride. Ride Hard & Die Hard...who wants to live forever

 

gotta love Honda for making such an awesome machine that is super reliable ::thumbs up::

here's what i'm upgrading from

nice commuter-friendly bike, it's just ugly as sin and kwak has not changed its ugliness since the 80s. just need something a little bit more sporty and a lot more appealing.

 

what i like to call the fat man cracks on the plastic below the seats.