I've gone and done it today ! Im a wanabee biker for now .

[bikerpiker]

Well , after around 5 weeks of advertising my 'storm for a swap , and getting umpteen offers to buy mine ,i finally gave in today and sold it
Its been advertised on Gumtree for 5 weeks or so, had loads of offers but nothing i fancied,as i'm looking for a zrx1100 ,Bandit1200 ,or xjr1200 . I got offered 4 bandit 1200's,but all were semi-fightered,so i didnt want them. Also got offered a ZRX ,but initially i didnt fancy it as it was purple ,but phoned him back today and it was sold.

Anyway , i got a very good price i reckon ,from a fella who's been at me a few times to sell ,over the past weeks , and ,tbh i reckon the chap got a good bike ,he was well happy , plus he may well join this forum at some point ,as i recommended it to him,and left the forum sticker on the bellypan

I had just re-advertised it on ebay as well ,i was still kinda stating i wanted a swap,but had to be carefull in my description as they pulled my previous listing of it only last week due to me using the "S" word

So here i am , Firestorm free ,....but with cash in hand , so possibly i'll have a better chance of gettin the bike i'm looking for at the price i'm looking to pay,as it's not every Bandit ,ZRX ,XJR owner who wants to swap for a Firestom around the same value as theirs,as most people want to upgrade to a newer bike than they currently have,....believe me ,ive contacted loads of owners

Must say, i did like my 'storm ,and was only getting rid to try a change of riding position due to aches n pains , i just hope i've done the right thing ,cos i dont think i'll get a better lookin bike for the same money

[LotusSevenMan]

I think FireStorms, although fairly old technology, are incredible value in the bang-for-the-bucks dept. A good 'un can be had for 1600ukp that will still thrill the pants off yer.
I know there are guys on here (no names etc) who have bought newer IL4's etc but they all look & sound the same IMHO. Might do everything clinically well but no soul.
Great value for money is a 'Storm.

Let us know asap as to what you get eh?

[Jbrebel]

I tend to agree with that LSM. But its each to their own

The firestorm is a good bike. I really liked mine. The problem is the feel very, very old by anything todays standards (says he with a weezy old harley lump...)

But maybe thats why everyone tends to like em? They let you know your riding something, like you say, with some character? Without going flat chat everywhere?

Oh, define character as you so wish

Back to the original thread...hope you get something sorted BP. I really like Bandit 1200's too. Seen some really nicely fettled Bandits recently

[bikerpiker]

Well ,the buyer just phoned me this morning ,saying how pleased he was with the bike , etc ..so that's decent of him ,he's also joined the forum, but not posted anythin yet,......looks like i'll have to get another avatar soon

[sirch345]

WOW Stevie you've been and done it

Good too hear the buyer is pleased with it although he should be as it's a good bike

Good luck in finding another bike, I'll be interested to see what you end up with

Chris.

PS. Chris (LSM) I think you're pretty much bang on there with your post IMHO

[warby221]

looks like i'll have to get another avatar soon

u not transfer the avatar along with the V5????

[thegasman34]

Hi there guys it was myself who was most fortunate to buy stevies bike and i must admit im well chuffed.

Well worth the wait and the money,Stevie was a pleasure to deal with and very helpfull just hope you get your new bike soon Stevie

All the best and keep up the good work on the forum

Stevie W

[bikerpiker]

Hello mate

Really glad you're pleased with it ,anythin you want to know ,just ask, and if i dont know then the helpfull chappies on this forum should know...

Aye ...hopefully i'll get sorted out wae a bike very soon, it'll not be for the lack of trying ,.....either that or i'll be goin to Ireland our day return wae the lads , but i'll on my Mountain bike

Gimme a shout when you want me to change my avatar

[Beamish]

I know there are guys on here (no names etc) who have bought newer IL4's etc but they all look & sound the same IMHO. Might do everything clinically well but no soul.

Good on you Gasman you have got a nice looking bike there and welcome to the forum.
Here we go again The question of soul.......... And as far as them all looking the same You can even tell a new blade in racing plastics Still opinions are like a******es everyones got one

[cupasoop]

Did you tell him about the blue smoke and cracked frame?

[thegasman34]

oh sh1t

[bikerpiker]

Did you tell him about the blue smoke and cracked frame?

Rich, you know he cured them, not worth mentioning. Emptied all the oil out to cure the smoke and araldite on the frame sorted it right out

That superglue is shite

[LotusSevenMan]

Hey Warby.

So the old sawdust in the gearbox trick really worked? Great.

Hiya Gasman34. It'll be a good bike to you for sure. Just watch out for the woodworm

[bikerpiker]

Ha ha ha ...whit a bunch of jokers .....dont forget i got the tips on this forum

Anyway ,i'm off to Newton Aycliffe in the morning ,leavin at 7AM (Sunday),to view a bike near err...not sure really , i know i cut off at Penrith and head for Barnard Castle ,it's near Stockton on Tees i think.

Hopefully i'll not be bikeless for much longer,...and if i buy it ,the 190 miles or so ride home will tell me if its more comfortable than my Firestorm ,which was the sole reason i sold it .

[Jbrebel]

Hopefully i'll not be bikeless for much longer,...and if i buy it ,the 190 miles or so ride home will tell me if its more comfortable than my Firestorm ,which was the sole reason i sold it .

Go on then BP-what is "it"?