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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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its an 02' what should i look for?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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check for any leaks, look for any body damage indicating a drop, and also take it for a drive and listen for a "bb's in a can" rattelingsound, which would be a bad CCTL. The CCTL isnt a major problem and if you fix it yourself it cost around $65
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Don't buy it 02 was the worst year for F4i's half the parts were manufactured in Mexico
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Don't buy it 02 was the worst year for F4i's half the parts were manufactured in Mexico
lol where did you hear that?
 

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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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Everyone knows that pfft.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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check out axsys's post about the f4i article... it tells what to look for.

also, is the 02 really made in mexico? i mean, how can one tell? is there a made in mexico label on it?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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I think someone's yanking chains here, never heard of a bad year F4i, dont know anything about Mexico bikes.

 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Yup, That Sharker guy was yanking your chain, All year F4i's are the nuts.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Don't buy it 02 was the worst year for F4i's half the parts were manufactured in Mexico
BLAWAHAHAHAH thats a good one!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Haha, no its not a Dodge sport bike... I have nothing bad to say about an f4i its like the jack of all trades bike!
 
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