Dweezel Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 you guys are really hatin on carbed bikes. mine fires up just fine never dies and will give any modern FI bike a run for its money. Anyone I've ever ridden with will tell you the same thing.No one here ever said it didn't. What we are saying is yours is the exception, not the rule. Also power production has nothing to do with whether or not a bike is FI or carbed, FI is just more rider friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Anyone I've ever ridden with will tell you the same thing.not me. i didn't know your bike is carb'ed?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 you guys are really hatin on carbed bikes. mine fires up just fine never dies and will give any modern FI bike a run for its money. Anyone I've ever ridden with will tell you the same thing.Mine's the same way, choke, start, put on gloves, push choke, go... that's it... now granted early morning she surges a bit so I ride the choke out of the neighborhood... still not horrible! But yes, FI would be easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 FI, Start up and goCarb, Start up and g...stall. Start up and G...Stall. Start up and play with choke, stall. Replay with choke and Idle. Re adjust idle choke and restart. Go. Hopefully it's warm enough not to. the truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Girls opinions don't count No one here ever said it didn't. What we are saying is yours is the exception, not the rule. Also power production has nothing to do with whether or not a bike is FI or carbed, FI is just more rider friendlyUnderstood and agreed FI is more rider friendly. The OP original question was if it was a deal breaker. The answer is no. I like both equally. Both are just as easy to work on IMAO. And in the case of my bike. Just as dependable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 mine too. My bikes got 42k on the clock, and fires up everytime, idles great and runs great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 dustin, i know where you work and live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 dustin, i know where you work and live! oh shit, be careful dude, her stalking skills are crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 lol shut up! he's one of the guys that taught me to ride and learn the ropes! i can give him a hard time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 lol shut up! he's one of the guys that taught me to ride and learn the ropes! i can give him a hard timeAnd likewise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Mine's the same way, choke, start, put on gloves, push choke, go... that's it... now granted early morning she surges a bit so I ride the choke out of the neighborhood... still not horrible! But yes, FI would be easier.I had to wait at least 5 minutes or so until the engine warmed up to the point where I could get a decent power curve. Mine was the exception due to the mods on it, but I gotta think that others have had that problem.With FI it's hop on, start bike, wait 10 seconds or so for things to equalize, then you may start doing extremely stupid things with the throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioMarine Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 So the thing here is, even though the '99 has the mods. The stock FI '01 should be the one I aim for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Get the f4i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 So the thing here is, even though the '99 has the mods. The stock FI '01 should be the one I aim for?Yep. Start hitting 600rr.net for some good parts deals, it won't take you long to find what you're looking for at a reasonable price. Slap a PCIII on that puppy and you've just laid all the groundwork for tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 F4i is the way to go. It's stock and unmolested and lower mileage. NOW BUY IT!! (Disclaimer: That is assuming it's not a trashed bike.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamar Vannoy Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 F4i also has the split seat and not the nanner one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 So the thing here is, even though the '99 has the mods. The stock FI '01 should be the one I aim for?yes....and if you don't get the 01 point me in its direction so I can take a look at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioMarine Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 yes....and if you don't get the 01 point me in its direction so I can take a look at it Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 awesome! I too am currently in the market for a decent cheap cbr and would much prefer an F4i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Damn, you guys have some sh*tty experiences with carburetors lol.I don't even have to use the choke on mine in the mornings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magifesq Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 The main thing to keep in mind is taking care of your equipment here's my $.02If you like having infinite flexibility in tuning - carbed bikes have their challenges and rewards. Also you'll want to drain the carbs every time you store it for the winter. If there's something wrong with a carbed bike it can be simpler to fix.Fuel injection can be easier / simpler to tune by plugging in a piggy back unit such as Cobra FI2000, Power commander, dynatech, etc. and downloading maps, done, dyno tune to fine tune it. Newer models have diagnostics that help fix, like cars there can be some guesswork as some codes may have multiple reasons for being thrown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioMarine Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Despit much speculation.. I think its going to be the carbed '99. I was able to talk my way into a good price. And the bike looks and runs amazing. If all goes well, i'd assume you'll know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 My personal choice for climates that have vast temp changes from season to season is fuel injection. There's nothing worse than wanting to go for a ride but having to let the engine rev for 5 minutes first. Of course, I'm one of those special people that took a New Year's ride in 13° Ohio weather, and have always ridden my bike year around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioMarine Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 My personal choice for climates that have vast temp changes from season to season is fuel injection. There's nothing worse than wanting to go for a ride but having to let the engine rev for 5 minutes first. Of course, I'm one of those special people that took a New Year's ride in 13° Ohio weather, and have always ridden my bike year around.This bike will only be riden by me in ohio for no more than two weeks. Then I'm taking it to San Diego, California. Riding season is all year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 This bike will only be riden by me in ohio for no more than two weeks. Then I'm taking it to San Diego, California. Riding season is all year!!Have I mentioned I hate you? Nah but seriously though I'd kill myself if I didn't have snow to ski in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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