All you F4i junkies.... - Page 2

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 04:03 PM

FI isn't superior to carbs unless it's properly tuned. On most bikes, the FI is horribly mapped from the factory, with dead spots and jerky transitions.

I put almost 52K on an SV650 with carbs without issues, so I don't see the big deal.

Particle Man · 03-23-2010, 05:28 PM

I prefer FI over carbs because I'm lazy

BobTheBiker · 03-23-2010, 05:59 PM

FI has a distinct advantage of being a lot less hassle to tune, and you can always just start it right up, no cleaning carbs and bullshit pilot jet clogging to worry about.

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 06:55 PM

Sure, you can tune FI, if you fork over $300 for a power commander and then pay more for a custom map.

52K miles and I never had to clean carbs or anything. Never had problems starting either.

The ZZR600 has better midrange power than the F4i, and is more comfortable, and the charging system doesn't crap out like early Hondas always did.

BobTheBiker · 03-23-2010, 07:47 PM

I know the 80's CBR600's, includin the F3, at least had issues with the R/R, as did the 900RR, but I wasnt aware the F4/F4i has this issue too.

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 07:54 PM

Hmm, well I think most of them shared the R/R's, could be wrong though.

Honda paint was always on the thin side too

was92v · 03-23-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Hmm, well I think most of them shared the R/R's, could be wrong though.

Honda paint was always on the thin side too

That was only on the CA models. The 49 State bikes were flawless.

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 08:43 PM

We are talking about the charging system. Why would the CA bikes use a different R/R? I've ordered one before, and they never asked me whether I had a CA bike.

was92v · 03-23-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Why would the CA bikes use a different R/R?

I was just yanking ya dude.

I have an 03 with 25K miles on it and I have never had any charging or electrical problems at all. Paint looks good too.

03-23-2010, 05:28 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I prefer FI over carbs because I'm lazy __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-23-2010, 04:03 PM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	FI isn't superior to carbs unless it's properly tuned. On most bikes, the FI is horribly mapped from the factory, with dead spots and jerky transitions. I put almost 52K on an SV650 with carbs without issues, so I don't see the big deal.

03-23-2010, 05:59 PM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	FI has a distinct advantage of being a lot less hassle to tune, and you can always just start it right up, no cleaning carbs and bullshit pilot jet clogging to worry about.

03-23-2010, 06:55 PM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Sure, you can tune FI, if you fork over $300 for a power commander and then pay more for a custom map. 52K miles and I never had to clean carbs or anything. Never had problems starting either. The ZZR600 has better midrange power than the F4i, and is more comfortable, and the charging system doesn't crap out like early Hondas always did.

03-23-2010, 07:47 PM	#5
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I know the 80's CBR600's, includin the F3, at least had issues with the R/R, as did the 900RR, but I wasnt aware the F4/F4i has this issue too.

03-23-2010, 07:54 PM	#6
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Hmm, well I think most of them shared the R/R's, could be wrong though. Honda paint was always on the thin side too

03-23-2010, 08:43 PM	#8
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	We are talking about the charging system. Why would the CA bikes use a different R/R? I've ordered one before, and they never asked me whether I had a CA bike.