Hello to everyone. I just purchaced an 01 F4i. It was originally purchaced in fall of 02 and only has 643mi on it. Oil was changed last month. It supposedly has been started and brought up to temperature bi-weekly for the last year or so. Guy hurt his knee fighting fire. Is there anything I need to look out for? Break-in porcedures? I've put the last 50 miles on it and no problems thus far. Any advice would really help.
Thanks.

 

well, to my knowledge, if it is 643 original miles, that means the tires didn't need to be changed by him n would still ahve the original tires on there. Since the tire is a couple of years old, it wouldn't be as soft as a normal tire should be n you might want to change it. But hoenstly, 643 original miles is kinda hard to believe. it very well could be true, but just lemme tell you how easy it really is to change the cluster on that thing. oh, n with that many miles, iexpect that there's like no road debris such as pebbles stuck to oil spots on ur wheels n such....

 

yo mang...that is some amazing schiznit...but could happen, friend bought an 01 with like 400 miles on it 2 years ago.
i would just be concerned with break in and the seals since he took so long to do break in. also, the bike sits but how often did he change the oil?
should be ok, but keep an eye out on it.
as far as starting the bike and bringing it to temp then turning off, not good for the bike and drains the battery. you gots to ride it!

 

Congrats!

 

Congratulations! Good find! Here's the repair manual to get you started. Welcome!

 

Right on, how awesome!!

 

change the brake fluid

 

yeah, I did notice some minor weather checking in the tires. I removed both lower fairing to check for wear/pebbles/dirt and the thing is super clean. As far as breaking the motor in, should I keep it under a certain RPM?

 

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

 

no mang, you over the break in mileage. change the oil, lube the chain, lube everything you can, cables, etc...and change the suspension fluid too.