thirdgen's massive F4i rebuild thread.... pix intense!! - Page 2

thirdgenlxi · 04-10-2010, 02:22 AM

New rear hugger.... been wanting one of these forever

The wreck happened at exactly 177,428 miles..... been riding her for about 5.5 days now and logged exactly 951 miles. Still running absolutely perfect, and haven't had a single problem! First full tank of fuel I burned through I got 42.87 MPG, so I would venture to say she's running pretty good!

And last but not least..... one INCREDIBLY happy thirdgenlxi

Phew.... that's all the pics! Thank god, I've been typing this for about 5 hours now, and really getting a headache, lol. But yea, everything ended up working out in the end, and I'm just happy to have my baby back, and still running on about 95% of her original engine. I swapped EVERYTHING from my old engine to the new block, everything down to the neutral indicator switch, oil pressure sensor, and thermostat housing. Only parts used from the new engine were the block, crank and crank bearings, and starter (mine started giving probs after I took it out). Every other part in or on the engine.... original. It may not be 100% anymore like it was, but hey, given the situation I think it's the best solution I had to keep her as original as I possibly could. And it worked! And for all the people that kept telling me it wasn't worth it, and it was gonna cost more to fix it than it would be to buy a new bike, hear this: Grand total for EVERYTHING I did was right at $1100. I used the remaining $2200 to pay off a $2200 credit card debt that's been hanging over my head for waaaayyyy too long now, so it's completely gone. So now I have MY bike back, and no debt at all.... I think I like my way of handling this situation a little better than alot of the responses I got, lol. Plus I've got a box full of engine parts to sell, maybe make a few bucks back!

Anyways, hope you all enjoyed the pics! Sorry if I made your computer crash. Roadtrip pics will be soon to follow!

KSGregman · 04-10-2010, 09:00 AM

Dude..that is fucking AMAZING.

Fantastic work..and very impressive!!

Particle Man · 04-10-2010, 09:11 AM

Looks great!

I can't believe how good the internals looked from that 177k motor - you really are a freakin' machine, dude. I wonder how the internal parts of your 400k car look? I'm wagering they look about the same as the insides of your F4i. Freakin' awesome.

I was hoping you'd just replace the broken bits and leave the rest as-is

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showpost....23&postcount=9

I know when my car got totaled at 210,000 I wanted to keep everything I could (alas, I was broke and couldn't keep the car). I totally understand wanting to keep something as original as possible when it's served you so well.

marko138 · 04-10-2010, 09:41 AM

Pretty sure it took me an hour to get through this thread, but damn. Nice work man. Really nice. Impressive that your engine was in better shape than the new one. Really speaks volumes to your maintenence.

G-Rex · 04-10-2010, 10:20 AM

Excellent! I'm still putting my 748 together after buying it with a spun crank. I didn't take anywhere near that many pictures! LOL But, I am taking video of the whole thing.

I've had to take a couple of bikes down that far, and it is very rewarding when you hit the starter button and it actually starts!

Congrats! Looks great!

goof2 · 04-10-2010, 10:23 AM

That was a hell of a project. Nice work. I'm amazed at the condition of the engine internals. I hope you get another 177k out of it.

Rangerscott · 04-10-2010, 10:49 AM

Dang man. You did all that hard work just to get bug juice on your new bike. I thought you were a clean guy.

Congrats man. I know the feeling about keeping something you love alive. Feels good. Got a couple questions if you dont mind answering.

1. Does it have a salvage title now and does your insurance company insure salvage? I've always looked at salvage deals but never really got to the point of cash in my hands.

2. What oil have you been running for the most miles on your bike? I see that you're using a puralator 1 filter. I do to. Wish I could fit a big one on my engine like you can on yours. I have rad hoses in front of mine so I have to use the 3.5" height ones.

derf · 04-10-2010, 11:23 AM

Was wondering the same thing about the title.

So yeh what kind of magic joojoo juice do you use to keep the engine that good looking?

Rangerscott · 04-10-2010, 12:01 PM

Its crazy how his 177k mile engine had the same amount (or less) carbon build up as the 15k engine.

This is why I hate buying used.

Gas Man · 04-10-2010, 12:03 PM

Looks great man. Glad you got it done and happy.

04-10-2010, 02:22 AM	#11
thirdgenlxi They call me a ride whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mills River, NC Moto: 2004 CBR 600 F4i Posts: 353	New rear hugger.... been wanting one of these forever The wreck happened at exactly 177,428 miles..... been riding her for about 5.5 days now and logged exactly 951 miles. Still running absolutely perfect, and haven't had a single problem! First full tank of fuel I burned through I got 42.87 MPG, so I would venture to say she's running pretty good! And last but not least..... one INCREDIBLY happy thirdgenlxi Phew.... that's all the pics! Thank god, I've been typing this for about 5 hours now, and really getting a headache, lol. But yea, everything ended up working out in the end, and I'm just happy to have my baby back, and still running on about 95% of her original engine. I swapped EVERYTHING from my old engine to the new block, everything down to the neutral indicator switch, oil pressure sensor, and thermostat housing. Only parts used from the new engine were the block, crank and crank bearings, and starter (mine started giving probs after I took it out). Every other part in or on the engine.... original. It may not be 100% anymore like it was, but hey, given the situation I think it's the best solution I had to keep her as original as I possibly could. And it worked! And for all the people that kept telling me it wasn't worth it, and it was gonna cost more to fix it than it would be to buy a new bike, hear this: Grand total for EVERYTHING I did was right at $1100. I used the remaining $2200 to pay off a $2200 credit card debt that's been hanging over my head for waaaayyyy too long now, so it's completely gone. So now I have MY bike back, and no debt at all.... I think I like my way of handling this situation a little better than alot of the responses I got, lol. Plus I've got a box full of engine parts to sell, maybe make a few bucks back! Anyways, hope you all enjoyed the pics! Sorry if I made your computer crash. Roadtrip pics will be soon to follow! __________________ *-Jared* Black/Red '04 CBR 600 F4i - 253,500 miles and counting Black '89 Accord LX-i sedan - 435,200 miles still going strong States visited on my F4i facebook.com/thirdgenlxi

04-10-2010, 09:11 AM	#13
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Looks great! I can't believe how good the internals looked from that 177k motor - you really are a freakin' machine, dude. I wonder how the internal parts of your 400k car look? I'm wagering they look about the same as the insides of your F4i. Freakin' awesome. I was hoping you'd just replace the broken bits and leave the rest as-is http://www.twowheelfix.com/showpost....23&postcount=9 I know when my car got totaled at 210,000 I wanted to keep everything I could (alas, I was broke and couldn't keep the car). I totally understand wanting to keep something as original as possible when it's served you so well. __________________ 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.

04-10-2010, 10:20 AM	#15
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Excellent! I'm still putting my 748 together after buying it with a spun crank. I didn't take anywhere near that many pictures! LOL But, I am taking video of the whole thing. I've had to take a couple of bikes down that far, and it is very rewarding when you hit the starter button and it actually starts! Congrats! Looks great! __________________

04-10-2010, 12:03 PM	#20
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Looks great man. Glad you got it done and happy. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

04-10-2010, 09:00 AM	#12
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	Dude..that is fucking AMAZING. Fantastic work..and very impressive!!

04-10-2010, 10:23 AM	#16
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	That was a hell of a project. Nice work. I'm amazed at the condition of the engine internals. I hope you get another 177k out of it.

04-10-2010, 10:49 AM	#17
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Dang man. You did all that hard work just to get bug juice on your new bike. I thought you were a clean guy. Congrats man. I know the feeling about keeping something you love alive. Feels good. Got a couple questions if you dont mind answering. 1. Does it have a salvage title now and does your insurance company insure salvage? I've always looked at salvage deals but never really got to the point of cash in my hands. 2. What oil have you been running for the most miles on your bike? I see that you're using a puralator 1 filter. I do to. Wish I could fit a big one on my engine like you can on yours. I have rad hoses in front of mine so I have to use the 3.5" height ones.

04-10-2010, 11:23 AM	#18
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Was wondering the same thing about the title. So yeh what kind of magic joojoo juice do you use to keep the engine that good looking?

04-10-2010, 12:01 PM	#19
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Its crazy how his 177k mile engine had the same amount (or less) carbon build up as the 15k engine. This is why I hate buying used.