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by matinik46
Thu Aug 19, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: rattle rattle
Replies: 22
Views: 2310

rattle rattle

Hi people, got myself a firestorm at last.(and loving it!) its been owned by the same guy for ten years and looked after.its done 35000 miles.mainly for touring,the guy didnt seem the type to thrash it,or change anything from standard. although he had it regularly serviced he didnt know if the cct`s...
by matinik46
Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: what should i do?
Replies: 3
Views: 657

what should i do?

Hi all, need some help, im looking to buy a firestorm, Ive found loads,but theres two im interested in. both on the bay one is an import with 30,000km on it,pics dont show enough detail,but i can see bent brake and clutch levers.(no other visible damage) its up for 1195ono,not much service history e...
by matinik46
Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: hello from essex,i want a storm(ithink)
Replies: 7
Views: 462

Re: hello from essex,i want a storm(ithink)

the Richard turpin is on the A127 between basildon and rayleigh,i think the bike meet is on a tuesday evening. I go past it every day on my way to work,theres also a biker cafe opend up just before it,loads of bikes on a sunday morning! hopefully get a storm soon,ive never been without a bike for so...
by matinik46
Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:21 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: hello from essex,i want a storm(ithink)
Replies: 7
Views: 462

Re: hello from essex,i want a storm(ithink)

thanks guys.
been looking for a while now,just sold my bandit 12 to fund new bike.
cant be without a bike for too long so better pull my finger out!!

so an import will be ok then(for the right price),will the insurance be more?

and I live in sunny hockey!
by matinik46
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:19 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: hello from essex,i want a storm(ithink)
Replies: 7
Views: 462

hello from essex,i want a storm(ithink)

hello all, my names matt, im 37 and been a biker my whole life. Im thinking of getting a vtr1000 firestorm,and i just wanted to ask the people who would know. ive had all sorts of bikes like bandit12,cbr900,tl1000,rf900 etc(i could go on) but anyway, all bikes have got their little quirks to look ou...