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Uh oh I am getting rid of my 'Storm.... sadly!!! Very sad moment as I loved it and will get another in the future for sure, very underrated motorcycle. Great motor, has a good character to it :) Swapped for a 2000 (technically 1999 Fireblade) as my 'Storm was looking a bit worse for ware and do not ...

AMCQ, Thanks for the information mate. Using the correct link ratio has provided better results (480 lb/in , 83.5 N/mm). I now believe choosing a suitable ride frequency will provide the correct set up for solo riding and using the correct, instead of estimated unsprung masses. I think my model has ...

Yeah, that may well work. If the bike was set up for me then it would never be sold without being put back to standard or some serious explanation on the mods. Not that I am planning on getting rid of the 'storm :D as it is a fantastic, underrated machine. Bit thirsty but what a great motor, just th...

The calculations are based purely on my mass (12 stone) and with no provisions for luggage etc... as I ride mainly solo. I have also made a few assumptions although I think they are fair ones. These provisions for the manufacturer covering themselves is of course a very good point. For road use and ...

I have been buliding up an excel spreadsheet for my 'storm, to calculate the optimum spring constants for the front forks and rear shock. The spreadsheet includes bike and rider mass, with the front and rear mass distribution that I measured myself. Both front and rear unsprung mass has been estimat...

I have a set of BlueFlame Evo Duel Ports fitted to my FireStorm. I never have the baffles in as they are stamped with a BSAU mark and therefore to your average plod will be legal even though the baffles are meant to be installed. Also my mates say the same when i am riding with them that they can on...

Yes that was certainly one of the better days of riding on the 'Storm!!

Hey thanks for the welcome... yes slightly young haha....

Ride safe people!!!

Hey people i am new to this forum.

I have a 1997 FireStorm in yellow. Only owned if for 8 months but it is a cracking machine..... done two trackdays on it aswell.