Hello from Chicago w/ pics!
 

Been lurking on here for some time and now have a reason to post. About 3 weeks ago, I became the proud owner of of an absolutely MINT 2002 F4i. I had 3 other F4i's and an SV1k to look at. This bike was the first, and last I looked at. For 3200 in pristine condition with 19700 miles I couldn't turn it down. Bone stock, only mods being a Delkevic oval mini slip-on, flushmounts and c/f wannabe aftermarket mirrors.

Coming from years of 90s rebuild project sportbikes(currently a 93 Kawi ZX6E), this bike is a pure luxury to ride. Controls and handling are butter smooth. Fuel injection:icon_drool: My wife is not 100% happy with the seating comfort, and lack of grab bar(at 4'11 with matching arms, reaching the tank to brace for braking is not an option), but hopefully we can find a work around as we plan on alot of 2-up sport-touring next summer.

I have to say though, I was a little disappointed and concerned after reading an earlier post and finding out that my fairings are aftermarket(PGM-FI under the F4i logo). I'm a little confused why though since there isnt a single scuff or scratch ANYWHERE on the bike indicating that it went down. The bike rides and tracks perfect-

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Next spring, that hideous fender will be replaced with an undertail. I couldnt resist a quick mod of my own in the mean time:p

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Welcome to CBRF!

Great looking bike! I have the Red Bull "mod" as well. ;-)

Don't sweat the aftermarket fairings. Most likely just the side fairings are replacements. The PO could've simply replaced them from the bike being tipped over, etc. It doesn't always take a crash to feel the need to replace parts/fairings.

The pipe/can looks like a Yoshi Tri Oval CF but there aren't any visible markings.

Good to have you w/ us.

Congrats on your first post....(and the new bike :))
Hopefully we see more of you around now that you have a bike! There is lots to see and do here besides repair questions. Come visit the picture challenge thread and help us get some challenges done.

I swear you guys 'across the pond' get the better colour (sorry, color)schemes for your bikes. Ive never seen one like that over here. It looks awesome.

Very nice.

Thanks! The pipe is definitely a Delkevic. I recently figured out how to remove the baffle. I think I'll leave it out for the time being:p Moderately loud in the higher rpms, but not so much as to p/o the neighbors when leaving/arriving in the lowers.

I have to say, though this color combo was probably my least favorite F4i scheme, its really starting to grow on me. Yeah, I'm really loving this bike.

You could easily change the color scheme to black wings on silver by replacing the lower fairings & putting on black tank decals. Just pointing out the option for you. In fact, sans the tank, you can change the entire look altogether w/ completely dif fairing kits but you'd have to paint or wrap the tank.

Wow, that was quick! Thanks for the welcomes/compliments guys. I wish my replies didnt have to get reviewed before they're visible, but I probably have to build a post count first.

Oh, its been along time since I've been without a bike. This is just my first modern(ish) one.:D

Yep, you'll be in moderation til your acct is fully approved. No worries...keep posting. It won't take long. ;-)

Nooooo. Thanks, but the brilliant red really sets it off. Silver/red was one of my least favorite schemes(favorites being red/black, blue/black, and yellow/black in that order), but it's really starting to grow on me.

Yeah, the red on silver really is eye-catching.

Honda silver really is a nice color.