N9ne

Hi I got a 2002 f4i, notice when I go over speed bumps or hit a pothole it sounds if somethings is bottoming out. It clunks right under the triple. What are somethings I can check or anyone else had this problem?

Kaotic

see if your radiotor is bolted up or the fan.. might have vibrated a bolt loose

Wheeliest

steering stem... need new neck beerings... and to tightin that sh|t accordinly

N9ne

So whats involved in changing the bearings and what all is needed.

martino

try tightening them first, it solves it a good amount of the time...take off the handlebars, and the top triple tree and snug the big *** bolt down, not too tight or it'll handle funny and wear the bearing. 20 minute job

Wheeliest

big *** cresent wrench, flat head screw driver and hammer... also helps to have some decent mechanicle skills.

Wheeliest

if they are clunking that bad, im sure its wore the bearings from it. kid has 03 r6 and 02 r6 i think he could afford new bearings.

N9ne

Well I have the 02 r6 still ,but I sold my 03 to move to FL and go to MMI, with some cash I made while working down here I bought the F4i from a guy in pompano beach, and he neglected to tell me some things before I saw the bike. Anyways I would rather just do it know and get it over with bike has 14,XXX on it and I am trying to get **** fixed little by little,but this drives me ****ing crazy.

N9ne

I read somewhere you can use the 929's taperered bearings is this true?

Wheeliest

yeah but those are junk.

N9ne

Is there anything better than OEM f4i bearings?

N9ne

Also when I tighten everything up do I snug the castle nut down then the top bolt.

martino

yea the bolt UNDER the triple is where you set your preload.. snug that sucker