Just want to say I'm a proud new owner of a 02 F4i with only 1600 miles. The bike looks absolutely brand new and runs great. I was wondering since it sat more than it was on the rode, what should I look out for?? Also there is a really thick residue that looks like white grease on the side of the chain and the previous owner said it's chain lube from a few years ago. Is that normal? I thought chain lube was clear? I definitely have alot to learn about this bike and so far this site seems to be great!

 

Hello deegaw. welcome to cbrf. My chain lube comes out like a foam and it is white.

 

The color of my chain is pure white. He said he had a shop lubed it a few years ago. So it's normal that my chain still has thick white greasy lube all over?

 

I am still mechanic in training but that doesn't sound right...

 

yea it's like a really heavy duty white grease all over the chain =T
What can I use to clean that stuff off?

 

They have chain cleaner at bike store. wipe off the excess grim on sprockets. DO NOT do this with engine on. Apply new lube. I do this without the stand but it will be easier if you have the stand

 

Welcome to the CBRForum deegaw11. An '02 w/ only 1600 mi is like brand new! Congrats.

I would change out all fluids. Oil & oil filter change, flush & fill radiatior/overflow, change brake fluid. Also, even though its low miles but been sitting, I'd check the air filter & change if necessary.

Too, check the condition of the tires. How old are they? They could have some dry-rot if they are old. While they might look like they have good tread, they may need to be replaced.

While it sounds like the chain has quite a bit of lube on it, personally, I would clean the chain & re-lube it (since it sounds its been on there for a long period of time). There are many varieties of chain lube...some clear, some white-ish, etc. Any good quality chain lube will be fine.

Again, congrats. Post up some pics!

 

I was just going to ask do I need to replace the tires since it's still the original tires?? I can't seem to find any cracks or dry rot spots on the tires. They look good but should I replace them since they're almost 10 year old?

 

welcome to CBRF

tires may look good and brand new but the rubber over the years likes to get hard.
i would replace them. you want them to grip and not slide.

 

yea you're right, I ran my fingers through my brother in law's 600rr tires and my fingers wont slide but when I did it to my tires my fingers just slid like the tires had no grip.

Anybody in the tristate area can recommend me a good shop to buy tires and mount and balance?