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by ahambea
Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:23 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Poor handling
Replies: 13
Views: 1705

Re: Poor handling

OK yes I did post this in the past, I didn't want to admit I have had the bike in the garage for 3 years and not found the time to sort it out, I just wanted to know of anybody had any good ideas on what the problem could be.
Regards Andrew
by ahambea
Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Poor handling
Replies: 13
Views: 1705

Poor handling

I have just got my first firestorm, very happy with the power and the look of the bike but it doesn't handle like other Honda's I have owned, they are usually very neutral but this bike drops in on corners and pushes on the inside wrist a lot. Its worse the slower you go and make the bike feel unsur...
by ahambea
Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Cornering
Replies: 6
Views: 1811

Re: Cornering

Thanks for the picks, it gives me a good starting point, I have had many bikes over the years, FZ750 Bandit XT600 and TT CRM250 GSXR1100 CB500 350LC and YPVS and my current commuter SH125. Honda's to me have always had very neutral handling so I was surprised as this feels like the FZ but much light...
by ahambea
Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:44 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Cornering
Replies: 6
Views: 1811

Re: Cornering

Thanks for the info, I do have a bit of a worm front tyre so will consider changing it, if I wanted to set the suspension to standard, has anybody posted a set up on here. I dont have a manual so some pics would help. How does the spacer on the rear shock fit?
by ahambea
Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Cornering
Replies: 6
Views: 1811

Cornering

Hi All, I have had a 2000 firestorm for a couple of months, when I turn it the bars push a bit on my inside wrist, it seems worse when slowing and a bit better when opening it up. I just got am MOT and have a new back tyre that did make it a little better. Are they all like this, can anybody help in...
by ahambea
Wed May 03, 2017 8:07 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: What end cans are these?
Replies: 5
Views: 2310

Re: What end cans are these?

Thanks for the reply, where is the best place to get a universal baffel from?
by ahambea
Tue May 02, 2017 3:31 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: What end cans are these?
Replies: 5
Views: 2310

What end cans are these?

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Hi All, first time post.
Can anybody tell me who made my end cans, they have a noise restriction pictured but the bike only came with one when I purchased it. I love the sound but I need the option when getting an MOT.
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