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[Buckers]

Hello.

I'm thinking of getting a Firestorm, so I decided to join the forum. Owned fzr6r, cbr6 (nearly get a firestorm that time), 675, speed triple, sp2, and back again on a cbr6. Bikes are just ace aren't they, whatever the engine

I also have a hornet 600 which I use for commuting, and I'm seriously thinking of getting a storm. I really miss the v twin grunt. Thing is - I commute from Stockport to Manchester in 6 miles of traffic every day, and will do 4-5 track days on it as well. So what do you reckon to a storm for this job?

I've heard its not a good bike for commuting - chuggy, grabby and snatchy. The sp2 was like this but that is an entirely different machine - is the storm a bit smoother? I wouldn't want to have to be clutching and coasting every 30 secs...

cheers

[benny hedges]

drop a tooth on the front and the storm is a gent round town.

[tony.mon]

Carbs, innit, so smooth as you like.
Just keep them balanced and it's easy in traffic, but first gear is a little high as has been said already.

Put two long intakes in the airbox and boost the torque and midrange at the expense of a BHP or two at the top end, and they're a commuting tool.
Slim, too, so filtering's simple.

[Jbrebel]

Welcome to the forum

Had a Storm. Now have an SP.

Would say the storm is a better commuter-you can see why when you look at the shape of them both. I don't find the fueling on the SP much different to the storm tbh-I think you just adjust your style to suit.

All in all I prefer the SP though just stay off the Mway now on my way to work and take the scenic route

[Whoa Nelly]

Welcome Buckers - you made it over from the Superhawk forum then!

[Pete.L]

Hello.

I'm thinking of getting a Firestorm, so I decided to join the forum. Owned fzr6r, cbr6 (nearly get a firestorm that time), 675, speed triple, sp2, and back again on a cbr6. Bikes are just ace aren't they, whatever the engine

I also have a hornet 600 which I use for commuting, and I'm seriously thinking of getting a storm. I really miss the v twin grunt. Thing is - I commute from Stockport to Manchester in 6 miles of traffic every day, and will do 4-5 track days on it as well. So what do you reckon to a storm for this job?

I've heard its not a good bike for commuting - chuggy, grabby and snatchy. The sp2 was like this but that is an entirely different machine - is the storm a bit smoother? I wouldn't want to have to be clutching and coasting every 30 secs...

cheers

Deja Vu
Glad you found us Buckers
You know my view
SPpete

[Buckers]

Hello.

I'm thinking of getting a Firestorm, so I decided to join the forum. Owned fzr6r, cbr6 (nearly get a firestorm that time), 675, speed triple, sp2, and back again on a cbr6. Bikes are just ace aren't they, whatever the engine

I also have a hornet 600 which I use for commuting, and I'm seriously thinking of getting a storm. I really miss the v twin grunt. Thing is - I commute from Stockport to Manchester in 6 miles of traffic every day, and will do 4-5 track days on it as well. So what do you reckon to a storm for this job?

I've heard its not a good bike for commuting - chuggy, grabby and snatchy. The sp2 was like this but that is an entirely different machine - is the storm a bit smoother? I wouldn't want to have to be clutching and coasting every 30 secs...

cheers

Deja Vu
Glad you found us Buckers
You know my view
SPpete

Hehe! Hello Pete. I love asking opinions - my job is a market researcher, so I can't help myself!

[sirch345]

Welcome aboard Buckers

drop a tooth on the front and the storm is a gent round town.

Either that, or plus two teeth on the rear sprocket instead will make the bike more friendly user in slow moving traffic.

Chris.

[tony.mon]

Or do this conversion and get a free close-ratio gearbox....


And no chance of more points on your license for speeding