Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: VersOne on August 07, 2005, 09:35:53 PM
Post by: VersOne on August 07, 2005, 09:35:53 PM
Sold my beloved GS last week.
After nearly settling for a sv650s I just couldn't resist the inline four.
It's going to be a pretty big jump for me so I'm not about to go out there and prove anything. But it's very easy to ride, very smooth, I'm loving it so far
Thanks GStwin...everybody on this forum. Don't worry I plan on staying here, I will never stop learning and this is the best learning forum on the net because people here keep their ego at home.
PLEASE can I stay?
(http://www.optikalounge.com/gstwin/f4_001.jpg)
(http://www.optikalounge.com/gstwin/f4_002.jpg)
Jonah
After nearly settling for a sv650s I just couldn't resist the inline four.
It's going to be a pretty big jump for me so I'm not about to go out there and prove anything. But it's very easy to ride, very smooth, I'm loving it so far
Thanks GStwin...everybody on this forum. Don't worry I plan on staying here, I will never stop learning and this is the best learning forum on the net because people here keep their ego at home.
PLEASE can I stay?
(http://www.optikalounge.com/gstwin/f4_001.jpg)
(http://www.optikalounge.com/gstwin/f4_002.jpg)
Jonah
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: 97gs500e on August 07, 2005, 09:43:12 PM
Post by: 97gs500e on August 07, 2005, 09:43:12 PM
nice bike!
I'd love for my next bike to be a low mileage F4i..
I'd love for my next bike to be a low mileage F4i..
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: Blazinjr on August 07, 2005, 09:51:38 PM
Post by: Blazinjr on August 07, 2005, 09:51:38 PM
I'm not a Honda guy but it looks good....
Good luck with the new bike.
Good luck with the new bike.
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: VersOne on August 07, 2005, 09:52:12 PM
Post by: VersOne on August 07, 2005, 09:52:12 PM
how does a 02 with 3100miles sound? I got lucky...
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: Daniely on August 07, 2005, 09:53:15 PM
Post by: Daniely on August 07, 2005, 09:53:15 PM
From one F4i Owner to another, your gonna love it :).
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Daniely2003/F4i/F4i_3.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Daniely2003/F4i/F4i_3.jpg)
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: Blazinjr on August 07, 2005, 09:53:19 PM
Post by: Blazinjr on August 07, 2005, 09:53:19 PM
:nana: I'm jealous......
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: Daniely on August 07, 2005, 09:53:57 PM
Post by: Daniely on August 07, 2005, 09:53:57 PM
Mines an 01' with 5400 miles :).
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: ukchickenlover on August 07, 2005, 11:33:31 PM
Post by: ukchickenlover on August 07, 2005, 11:33:31 PM
Just keep an eye on that speedo, they are so easy to ride and so stable you may go faster than you think.
Nice bike.
Nice bike.
Title: Re: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: pantablo on August 08, 2005, 12:04:12 AM
Post by: pantablo on August 08, 2005, 12:04:12 AM
Quote from: VersOnePLEASE can I stay?
Jonah
HELL NO. You ride a honda now...wait. uh, sure you can stay. :roll:
Congrats on the new ride. Honda's are great bikes ( :nana: Blazinjr).
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: Jazzzzz on August 08, 2005, 03:30:12 AM
Post by: Jazzzzz on August 08, 2005, 03:30:12 AM
I really like the lines of those F4is, with the exception of the pillion seat. I'm sure there's someone out there that makes a solo cowl to hide it, though.
I'm getting ahead of myself on this one, but I can't decide which would work best for me as an upgrade in a year or two - a current-model SV, F4i, or FZ6. Sad to say I do more commuting than anything else, so they're all overkill in one way or another.
I'm getting ahead of myself on this one, but I can't decide which would work best for me as an upgrade in a year or two - a current-model SV, F4i, or FZ6. Sad to say I do more commuting than anything else, so they're all overkill in one way or another.
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: '04gs500f on August 08, 2005, 04:05:16 AM
Post by: '04gs500f on August 08, 2005, 04:05:16 AM
not an f4i fan, they seem bulbous-y, i prefer smaller more cut looking bikes like 600rrs or 6rs/6rrs
Title: Re: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: Blazinjr on August 08, 2005, 07:28:33 AM
Post by: Blazinjr on August 08, 2005, 07:28:33 AM
Quote from: pantablo
Congrats on the new ride. Honda's are great bikes ( :nana: Blazinjr).
Hopefully you have better luck with your Honda bike than we have had with our Honda car. 13000 miles on an 2004 and the AC feels like it barely works, antilock brakes don't work right, rear brakes smoke/overheat sometimes, just got an exhaust rattle, and now it starts and dies. My wife and I have called and taken the car back to the dealer to get checked out and there response was.... AC works fine (it takes 4 minutes to blow cool air) antilock brakes checked out ok (but while driving sometimes pedal goes to floor then feels like a jackhammer and you won't stop, rear brakes adjusted too tight twice aren't they self adjusting?, exhaust rattle they said they couldn't hear it, the reason for it starting and dying..... bad gas? This car has left a sour taste in our mouths and we will never own another Honda car again, and the guys at the dealer are a bunch of slobbering retards . I am sorry if this offends anybody but it is the kindest way of describing them
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: pantablo on August 08, 2005, 10:14:44 AM
Post by: pantablo on August 08, 2005, 10:14:44 AM
blazinjr, sorry about your bad experience with Honda. have you tried talking to people higher up than the local dealer? This usually brings better results.
My wife and I both have 8-9 year old Acura's and havent had a single problem with them at all. The cars are flawless. Exactly what we expected when we bought them new.
My wife and I both have 8-9 year old Acura's and havent had a single problem with them at all. The cars are flawless. Exactly what we expected when we bought them new.
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: Jazzzzz on August 08, 2005, 10:21:23 AM
Post by: Jazzzzz on August 08, 2005, 10:21:23 AM
Take it to another dealer's service department, since it's under warranty.
Also, as Pantablo suggested, write a letter to Honda of America (they're in Marysville, hell you could stop in and Buddha Loves You if you live in Columbus) and complain about the problems you've had as well as the service you've received at whatever dealership has been servicing your car.
Also, as Pantablo suggested, write a letter to Honda of America (they're in Marysville, hell you could stop in and Buddha Loves You if you live in Columbus) and complain about the problems you've had as well as the service you've received at whatever dealership has been servicing your car.
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: davipu on August 08, 2005, 10:42:48 AM
Post by: davipu on August 08, 2005, 10:42:48 AM
hey Alex, go stare at a kan-a-tuna for a while and you'll see how sleek the f4i looks.
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: sys49152 on August 08, 2005, 10:52:37 AM
Post by: sys49152 on August 08, 2005, 10:52:37 AM
Congrats on getting the F4i. I picked up an '01 with 4400 miles and just can't ride it enough. I did my first (accidental) wheelie yesterday and scared the crap out of myself. The bike was revving at 7K rpm in first, and then I gave it full throttle. The front end came up very slowly and continued to do so until I eased off the throttle. I've felt the front go light before, but I've never had it come off the ground like that. I think a combination of running in reserve and leaning a bit back might have had something to do with it.
(http://www.sys49152.com/myCBR600F4i.jpg)
(http://www.sys49152.com/myCBR600F4i.jpg)
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: VersOne on August 08, 2005, 11:05:41 AM
Post by: VersOne on August 08, 2005, 11:05:41 AM
Just found out I have a power commander under the seat....
:dunno:
:dunno:
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: Daniely on August 08, 2005, 11:29:38 AM
Post by: Daniely on August 08, 2005, 11:29:38 AM
Very nice, I have a PCIII on mine with my yosh. Is it hooked up?
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: FedExMike24 on August 08, 2005, 06:42:38 PM
Post by: FedExMike24 on August 08, 2005, 06:42:38 PM
Man I really like the looks of those bikes!
Ill add it to my list of bikes to look at next year or whenever I upgrade.
Ill add it to my list of bikes to look at next year or whenever I upgrade.
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: '04gs500f on August 08, 2005, 07:25:36 PM
Post by: '04gs500f on August 08, 2005, 07:25:36 PM
Quote from: davipuhey Alex, go stare at a kan-a-tuna for a while and you'll see how sleek the f4i looks.
i could agree with that, they surely arent a bad bike, just not my preference...the can 0 tuna looks like a giant toy :(
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: VersOne on August 13, 2005, 04:24:22 PM
Post by: VersOne on August 13, 2005, 04:24:22 PM
Ok...sorry for bumping this..but the old pictures sucked...new pics taken at the bottom of Latigo this morning....SOLO on the way up...rode with people on the way down.
Where the hell are all the LA riders, you guys seriously need to come out on saturdays...I'm out there every saturday, less busy than sundays...
Jonah
Where the hell are all the LA riders, you guys seriously need to come out on saturdays...I'm out there every saturday, less busy than sundays...
Jonah
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: rclz on August 13, 2005, 10:24:51 PM
Post by: rclz on August 13, 2005, 10:24:51 PM
I like F3's
Title: CBR 600, bye bye GS
Post by: pantablo on August 14, 2005, 01:11:27 AM
Post by: pantablo on August 14, 2005, 01:11:27 AM
Quote from: VersOneWhere the hell are all the LA riders, you guys seriously need to come out on saturdays...I'm out there every saturday, less busy than sundays...Jonah
we're out there on wednesdays and fridays...less busy than saturday. :nana: