Was looking at an 06 F4i in great condition, but I drug my feet for too long and it was sold.

Now I found a 2003 cbr600rr with slight upgrades. It has scotts steering damper, two brothers exhaust and power commander. For being an 03 the bike looks real clean. I talked him down to 3500 for the bike, but my only concern is the mileage. It has slightly over 21,000 on the odometer. When it comes to mechanic work im decent with cars, but clueless on bikes so if it were to need any work it would be done by a mechanic.

Is 21,000 miles too high or am I just being too paranoid? The f4i I was looking at only had 5k miles so that's why im skeptical. Would you buy if you were in my shoes?

 

Check all of the fluids for signs of foreign contaminants (ie internal gasket issues,
milky oil, oily coolant, etc).

Pay the $40-$50 and have a compression check done.
That will give you a good idea of the health of the valve-train, rings.
All cylinders should be within about 5% psi of each other.

20k isn't outrageous, however that is about the time,
all of the major factory recommended maintenance is due.

-Valve adjustment
-fluid changes
-brake pads
-chain-sprockets replaced
-r/r replaced (possibly,if original OEM)
-cam chain tensioner (possibly, if original OEM)
-tire replacement
-steering head bearings (upgrade/replacement)

I'd ask about/inspect, all of the above, to verify any possible post-purchase investment that might be needed.
Use any negative findings to either...negotiate the price down or decide to pass on it.

Ern

 

As long as its in decent shape, I'd buy it. That's a pretty good price for a 600rr. Give it a thorough check and ask questions about its history. Don't be too hung up on maintenance items, you will want to do it all anyway to get a starting point as well as piece of mind.

 

21000 on a well maintained honda mill is nothing. Bring it to a good shop and get it inspected. As ern said, there may be things that need done, but knowing that stuff BEFORE you buy means you might be able to knock off another couple hundred

 

welcome to CBRF! 21k is fine if it's been maintained

+1 to demon, ern, and corrupt

 

Thanks for all the input guys, I really appreciate it. I went and looked at it today. I ended up walking away from it...the bike itself seemed fine to my novice standards, just the situation was a bit odd once I got to the seller's house and I realized I wouldn't feel comfortable dealing with them.
Still going to be on the hunt for an f4i!

 

Welcome to the CBR Forum Bugeye,

Buy it, and if it's crap, we're here to help!
But seriously, it isn't that high a mileage. If the rest of the bike is in good condition it is highly likely the PO has looked after it - including servicing the engine.

Cheers, SB

 

There's lots of fish in the sea. Patience is a virtue.

Don't fall in love till after you buy it.
Otherwise, you start forgiving flaws or over-looking them.
Bringing along a cynical friend can help, too.

Ern

 

hi and welcome

only buy when your happy with the bike and the seller.just remember not everyone that looks dogey is.