VTR Firestorms EDIT- Bought one- Page 2 **pics**

[Groove]

Ok, so ive been on ebay looking at what i can get for around the £2k mark in September.

This is killing me as its just making the cravings worse having not owned a bike in a shade over 3 years!

I was thinking of another early R1 or possibly another 636.

Every now and then i have a look to see whats going for around the 1k mark and well, its mostly shit.

Then there is the VTR's. Not pretty, but not the ugliest thing in the world. This could be outweighed by a couple of meaty race cans that sound like thunder.

Ive never had a twin though, and the only twins ive ridden are of the 500cc variety.

I know about the CCT problem, i know there not as nimble as anything more sporty and i know they have around 100bhp so hardly going to set the world on fire.

BUT, would they make a good choice to see me through the rest of the 'summer' and in to the next year?

It wont get much use, i have a company car so no commuting. It will just be for evening blasts and weekends when i dont have the kidlet.

Theres one ending tomorrow, currently on a shade over £800 with 30k miles on a R plate i think.

Advise me please, oh BFC! Should i just wait till september and get something i actually want or get this now and continue saving?
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[Fisty]

They drink fuel and are bland to ride.

I used one for a day, 150 miles = 2.5 tanks of fuel. It was just a meh bike in all honesty.
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[pinkyfloyd]

I loved my Storm and only got rid of her because she was just not practical for town riding and very thirsty. Typical V2 engine, low revs and bags of grunt and will easily top 130+.

Can be a bit lumpy around town, but on the country roads it was bags of fun. OK so it does not handle as well as the sports bikes etc but it copes well enough with everything I threw at it.

Long motorway journeys are OK on her too. I found at 80 it was far more economical on fuel, (Honest officer).

Chalk and cheese bikes, you'll either love it or hate it, those that love it tend to keep it (I will own another) and there is a whole forum dedicated to the bike full of people who have owned from new.

Things to watch out for are Regulator/rectififer and Cam Chain Tensioners, Both seem to be a serious weak link. Reg goes and new battery, CCT fails and its new engine time.
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[Alex A]

I've had two. I like them. It's a simple and effective design.

Let's face it, 100bhp is still very fast, and there's plenty of grunt throughout the rev range. The suspension is a bit basic but it holds the road well. I think they're actually quite fun and can be ridden as fast as most things. You just need to accept that it's not a Fireblade/SP, and never will be.

V-Twin Bandit is a bit harsh. More like a stripped down, more characterful VFR800. They're actually built and finished very nicely. Slightly more sporty, and every bit as practical as a VFR IMO.

The trick is finding a nice one. They're getting on a bit now, and tend to be very well used and/or neglected.

[Groove]

Doesnt sound too bad as a stop gap in all honesty.

Anything other bikes worth considering?
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[Muscle Bike Rider]

I've just bought a very well cared for 2000 plate for a very, very, good price as a week end toy. 21,000 miles, full service history, mot history, few nice extras as well. It is a thirsty beast round town, but I've done some fast A & B roads and some town commuting this week and I've got 118 miles before low fuel warning came on, 16 litre tank of which 2.5 is reserve. I can live with that as a toy. Bags of torque and grunt, handles quite well, plenty of power as far as I'm concerned, Sitting at 75mph in top gear at 4,000rpm or thereabouts is quite relaxed. I quite like mine, if your near me (London E6 ) your welcome to come and have a look.
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Old Bikes :2010 Kawasaki ER6 F & 2000 Honda VTR Firestorm
Current Bike : XJR1300

[P.addy]

[pinkyfloyd]

[P.addy]

[Carvel]

Fireblade motherfukeeeer.
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[stevo as b4]

If you like VTR's or TLS Suzuki's then get one, the prices are good secondhand for a nice one. But don't get either as a stop gap bike IMO. If you like these bikes or V-twins generally you'll appreciate their quirks and charms, but they have annoying niggles like many other bikes and if your not really into them other than wanting something cheap, you stand to be disappointed etc.

Unless it was a commuter bike for a purpose or you need cheap wheels fast, then I'd rarther not have a bike than buy something that I wasn't really interested by IMO.

[Slacker24seve...]

Can I suggest an older Speed Triple?
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[Furrybiker]

For me the storm is all about the torque, almost as much as a S1000RR or a blade, oh and of course the noise!

There are times when I get bored with mine, had it for nearly five years, but when I hear it through the race cans Yeah!!

Mine had 8000 miles on it and a full dealer history, a few extras and was £1700.

[Dalemac]

Falco?
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[Muscle Bike Rider]

Here's my 2000 model, torque as said is immense on these, its a bike I really like, tank range is poor but that's not what its meant for, its not a commuter or work horse its supposed to put a smile on your face. V Twin, you either like them or hate them, I like them.
https://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a465/A5tra_G/Bike%20Pictures/Firestorm1_zps02dd70f3.jpg
https://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a465/A5tra_G/Bike%20Pictures/Firestorm2_zps2f95a08c.jpg
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Old Bikes :2010 Kawasaki ER6 F & 2000 Honda VTR Firestorm
Current Bike : XJR1300

[400bandit]

I really liked mine, value for money I think they are spot on to be honest.

With a set of cans they sound the nuts too!

That said, I've just bought a Mk1 Tuono for £2350 with just 11k on the clock. Can't wait for it to get here this weekend, like you, I've been out of the game for a few years.

I don't think you'd do wrong to try a Firestorm, if you don't like it, just sell it, you shouldn't lose anything on it...
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[P.addy]

[totalllama82]

[Groove]

Ok so whilst I've been looking about not really sure I've stuck a few cheeky offers on various bikes. One of the first ones I did when I first made this thread was on a 98 firestorm advertised for 1400, he's just accepted my offer!

Ideally it needs some loud cans, seat cowl and a belly pan (prefer them this way) and it should be a nice bike! Silver with 30k on the clock. Due a mot but offer of 950 was accepted. Does have a scratch on the tank so may replace that. All depending how I get on with it.

So, watch this space!
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|| Past: 1991 Kawasaki ZXR 250 ~ 2003 Honda CBR 600 F Sport ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1999 Yamaha R1 ~ 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R J ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1998 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm ~ K1 GSXR 600 Track bike ~ K6 GSXR 1000 ~ 2006 Speed Triple 1050 || Current: 2005 R1 https://www.adrucore.co.uk

[Muscle Bike Rider]

Yup rotation is fine mate, see here https://bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt010.html
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Old Bikes :2010 Kawasaki ER6 F & 2000 Honda VTR Firestorm
Current Bike : XJR1300

[Muscle Bike Rider]

[P.addy]

[Muscle Bike Rider]

Paddy, I thought the same when I first saw the bike, had to check the sidewall
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Old Bikes :2010 Kawasaki ER6 F & 2000 Honda VTR Firestorm
Current Bike : XJR1300

[pinkyfloyd]