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garfull
03-07-2005, 08:06 AM
so i saw a 93 F2 for sale in the parking lot on the back of a trailer at work this morning. it has 36k miles and looks clean. the decals on both sides have been removed and the stator cover is scratched so i am suspecting it has been laid down. there doesnt seem to be any other visible damage, but i will have to look at it when it gets brighter.

this is why i like it...its only $1500!!!
what should i do???? ill be pretty much broke if it get it though.
jroymcd
03-07-2005, 08:24 AM
that a good price, if its all there. nice f2's are going for like $2500 right now.
reefbaby
03-07-2005, 08:30 AM
down doesnt matter as long as it runs and looks decent, thats the price of a ysr so its not a bad deal. u sure u dont want to save about $4500 and get a 2001 or newer gsxr 600? :)
jroymcd
03-07-2005, 08:48 AM
with the right mods a f2 will keep up with any of the new 600's. mine is a monster. its faster and handles better than all my other bikes and i have had alot over the last few years including a 01 gixxer 600 and a few sv650's.
GrifterF3
03-07-2005, 02:42 PM
Be carefull with higher mileage F2s/3s. The carb needles can get loose which can result in a loss of low end power. The regulator rectifier is another known weak point. Other than that, they are fantastic bikes. I'd opt for a clean example though. It has been my experience that cheap bikes are rarely the bargain they seem to be at first.

-Cormac
garfull
03-07-2005, 03:39 PM
yeah after looking at it again in bright day light the bike is a more worse off than when i first viewed it at 5:30am. funny how black paint can hide the best of scratches in low light. so it does look like its been down on both sides.

i think ill hold out for a better condition one.
thx for the advice.
racercutie
03-07-2005, 03:52 PM
Did it look like this one?

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/110/460/1606784-f2.jpg
garfull
03-07-2005, 05:34 PM
close but in worse condition. all the decals on the front farings have been removed.
racercutie
03-07-2005, 05:56 PM
Well i know someone selling this particular bike if it's the same one for $1500.
(still, could be another bike) but I used to own it and know the ins-and-outs on it.

If you can get a plate # (and pm me), Ill let you know everything about it.