Hello all.
I think I am about to take the plunge.
I love this marque, and her history. I am about ready to buy.
After years of owning great, but still less "passionate" motorcycles, I think I am ready to finally buy an F4. I am sick of seeing "me" riding by every week.
I don't need to wax why I am interested in an F4...we all know what makes these motorcycles so special.
I have some questions:
1) Am I to understand that every time I adjust my chain, I have to have the bike aligned?
2) Is the cooling issue solved? Is the sidestand angle solved? Is the rear tailsection subframe issue solved? The cylinder #3 failure? The rear wheel hub bearing? Is the heat-shielding staying on the motorcycle now? Any outstanding weak points on the 2012+ F4 bikes?
3) I am interested in working on this motorcycle myself...does MV make it impossible for the shade-tree mechanic?
4) Does MV stand behind their product?--I called the U.S. distributor, who was nice, but seemed very uninterested in answering any questions.
5) What is ownership like? Will this motorcycle be in the shop every month getting "corrected/tuned"? Please be honest.
I'm not expecting a Honda, but I don't want to wait on my dealer to finish scratching his head. My closest dealer is Moto Ducati/MV Agusta in Austin, Texas.
6) How is the fit and finish? How does these motorcycles "age"? Are they like BMW automobiles, falling apart after a few years? I plan on splurging on an F4 and keeping it for a decade or more---mostly for street riding and the odd track day.
7) My main concern is that I don't want to spend $23k on a motorcycle and spend no time riding it.
I have been reading the forums for the past couple of months now, and I am grateful for any additional insights any F4 owners can provide.
I thank you all for your time and help.
I hope to be prepared when I buy my F4.
I think I am about to take the plunge.
I love this marque, and her history. I am about ready to buy.
After years of owning great, but still less "passionate" motorcycles, I think I am ready to finally buy an F4. I am sick of seeing "me" riding by every week.
I don't need to wax why I am interested in an F4...we all know what makes these motorcycles so special.
I have some questions:
1) Am I to understand that every time I adjust my chain, I have to have the bike aligned?
2) Is the cooling issue solved? Is the sidestand angle solved? Is the rear tailsection subframe issue solved? The cylinder #3 failure? The rear wheel hub bearing? Is the heat-shielding staying on the motorcycle now? Any outstanding weak points on the 2012+ F4 bikes?
3) I am interested in working on this motorcycle myself...does MV make it impossible for the shade-tree mechanic?
4) Does MV stand behind their product?--I called the U.S. distributor, who was nice, but seemed very uninterested in answering any questions.
5) What is ownership like? Will this motorcycle be in the shop every month getting "corrected/tuned"? Please be honest.
I'm not expecting a Honda, but I don't want to wait on my dealer to finish scratching his head. My closest dealer is Moto Ducati/MV Agusta in Austin, Texas.
6) How is the fit and finish? How does these motorcycles "age"? Are they like BMW automobiles, falling apart after a few years? I plan on splurging on an F4 and keeping it for a decade or more---mostly for street riding and the odd track day.
7) My main concern is that I don't want to spend $23k on a motorcycle and spend no time riding it.
I have been reading the forums for the past couple of months now, and I am grateful for any additional insights any F4 owners can provide.
I thank you all for your time and help.
I hope to be prepared when I buy my F4.