Hey guys, I just got my motorcycle license. I'm from Miami, FL. I'm now in the market for a good used bike. I have a friend who will sell me his old f4i for $2,000. It's a 2003 CBR 600 F4i with 18k miles. The issues with it:
1. It hasn't really been ran in over a year. I started it and ran it around for about 10 minutes so I know it runs.
2. Since it hasn't really been ran, I know all the fluids need to be changed, as well as the spark plugs. The brake fluid may need to be serviced.
3. It has some rust on the exhaust, but that should be easy to take care of (I think).
4. Battery is dead. Had to jump it.
5. Its missing turn signals.
6. He stripped off all the paint and primered half the bike, but never ended up repainting it. It looks nasty and will need to be repainted. I don't mind a rattle-can job though.

Do you guys think this is a good deal? It seems like all of this will only run me a few hundred dollars at most, so I have him holding the bike for me.

 

for 2k ide say most def.... as long as you know your friend hasnt beaten the snot out of it...

 

Good deal. The brake fluid will need changing.

 

Sounds like a good deal.. before you know it youll have 2k into it and be wondering where all your money went lol

 

F4i's can and will run forever, 18k miles is not bad at all.

-Changing all fluids (both brake systems, oil, coolant) is a must when buying and used bike IMO because you never know when it's been changed last. As well as lubing up all throttle/clutch cables and the chain.

-Dead battery is expected for a bike sitting a year. Might just need a charge if your lucky

-Turns signals are a dime a dozen online. Get the small LED kind or a flush kit. You will need them to pass inspection anyways.

-Spray can paint jobs are difficult to make look good. flat black would be easiest. or RHINO LINING!!

 

Sounds like a good deal. You could hop on Ebay and shop around for fairings and restore some beauty to a nasty looking half-primered F4i

Can you post some pics...

 

Thanks for the advice guys! Yeah, advance auto parts is running a buy one get one free sale for krylon paint, so I bought about 14 cans of flat black heh. I'll be getting the bike. I will try to get pics in a few days. It looks hideous though lol

 

14 cans!! lol dpont do it too thick. that sounds like a sweet deal, if its the fusion stuff it will be easier to get to loook good. literally all u need to do to prep is rough the surface up a bit and then rub it down with some rubbing alcohol and then spray it

have fun with it and post pics!!!

 

lol at 14 cans I am sure that you could have got away with 5 tops. But anyway 2 grand on the bike is a good deal you will love the F4i and will not regret buying it.

 

I want to have some leftover for touchup jobs, but if anything I can return some. The Buy one get one free was too good to pass up!