First 3 weeks

[Oldfart_2010]

First of all I would like to say thanks to all that have posted on this forum. Before I bought my firestorm I tried to find out as much as I could after searching the net found this site, every question I had I found a answer, as a source of knowledge this site is invaluable.
I have been riding bikes on and off for 30+ years, most recent bikes have been a Buell XB9 and Hyosung GT650R, I ride all year round and average around 15-20000 miles a year. I have now owned my Firestorm (Blue 2002 4200 miles) 3 weeks and have covered 800 miles (mostly in the wet) and I love it, but not as much as it loves fuel stations. At the moment the bike is totally standard, planed mods are the usual exhausts, screen, brake pads/hoses but will sort front suspension first as it feels a little vague.
I am planning a trip (at the moment 7 bikes) to Andorra early next year if any one has any info that may help..

[sirch345]

Welcome aboard Oldfart_2010

What's your opinion on the Hyosung GT650R

Cheers,

Chris.

[Oldfart_2010]

Thank you for the welcome sirch345,

In answer to your question, I bought the Hyosung new in February 09 for a bargain price of £3200, I changed tyres & brake pads immediately as the OE one are crap, in the time I owned the bike I put 17000 miles on it, it was without doubt the best value bike I have owned, it averaged 55mpg, it can't keep up with GSXR/R6 etc. but is as good if not better than Bandit/SV/ER6 (I have tried all 3) if they had made a 1000cc I would have defiantly bought one. It was keep outside and used in all weathers and never had a problem. I had no problem selling and got £2400. I think 18mths 17000 miles and only lose £800 (plus servicing ect) is amazing, my Buell lost more than that just riding away from the showroom.

Colin

[benny hedges]

hyosung = suzuki near enough.....
not bad if you dont treat em too hard and expect the earth.
crackin avatar btw

[bandsawman]

Welcome aboard Oldfart!

I hope you love your new storm as much as I've loved mine!
I've had mine just over a year now and can't stop being impressed with it.

Hyosung eh? A good cheap workhorse for me maybe? I've still got my '92 CBR600 F2 that I use in crap weather (particularly in the winter). But it's done 66,000 now and won't run forever.... Or will it?

[MJONESY]

my bro had a cbr600 that went round the clock and back to 20k where he sold it still alive and well,

other bro has a 99 fireblade with 60K + on the clock still going strong bar a rattle it developed about 6 months ago which in the end turned out to be a collection of perfectly sized stones his 4 year old decided to post down his exhaust

[bandsawman]

Blimey! 120k eh?!
Looks like I have a target then

[adam]

Greetings from one newby oldfart to another If you need to know anything about your Buell, come and visit us on UKBEG, where I'm a Moderator We also have a direct line to Erik too - a bigger bike enthusiast and talented engineer you couldn't wish to meet.
A shame he was sold down the river by Har*ey last year after a catalogue of obstruction and cost cutting by the MoFuCo for the previous 9 years He'll be back with his revised Helicon motor, which even now, has no problem hunting down the latest Ducatis

[Anotherbikerbabe]

First of all I would like to say thanks to all that have posted on this forum. Before I bought my firestorm I tried to find out as much as I could after searching the net found this site, every question I had I found a answer, as a source of knowledge this site is invaluable.
I have been riding bikes on and off for 30+ years, most recent bikes have been a Buell XB9 and Hyosung GT650R, I ride all year round and average around 15-20000 miles a year. I have now owned my Firestorm (Blue 2002 4200 miles) 3 weeks and have covered 800 miles (mostly in the wet) and I love it, but not as much as it loves fuel stations. At the moment the bike is totally standard, planed mods are the usual exhausts, screen, brake pads/hoses but will sort front suspension first as it feels a little vague.
I am planning a trip (at the moment 7 bikes) to Andorra early next year if any one has any info that may help..

Hello & welcome
Sounds like you love riding alright Glad you found what you wanted, I did too when I researched my Storm but was pointed in this direction by Bikerpiker from another forum . It has turned out to be a 'real find' as information and help offered have been invaluable and the guys are great. Myself and my fella Dave have met some really great guys and had a few ride outs with them . You'll soon make new friends in your new area and add even more miles to the clock p.s. Is your avatar from a movie? looks really familiar.. Matrix or similar..

[Oldfart_2010]

Hello Anotherbikerbabe

My avatar is Trinity on bike,from Matrix Reloaded, it's one I have used for several years,I will change it soon lots of people using it now.

[sirch345]

Thank you for the welcome sirch345,

In answer to your question, I bought the Hyosung new in February 09 for a bargain price of £3200, I changed tyres & brake pads immediately as the OE one are crap, in the time I owned the bike I put 17000 miles on it, it was without doubt the best value bike I have owned, it averaged 55mpg, it can't keep up with GSXR/R6 etc. but is as good if not better than Bandit/SV/ER6 (I have tried all 3) if they had made a 1000cc I would have defiantly bought one. It was keep outside and used in all weathers and never had a problem. I had no problem selling and got £2400. I think 18mths 17000 miles and only lose £800 (plus servicing ect) is amazing, my Buell lost more than that just riding away from the showroom.

Colin

Cheers Colin for the info on the Hyosung. I always wondered what they were like after first feasting my eyes on them at the NEC motorcycle show a few years back.

You seemed to have done alright with yours, getting back a good price when you sold it on. As you put it "quite amazing" for what it cost you in total over 18mths and 17,000mls

Chris.

[Jbrebel]

Welcome to the forum OF-I'm sure you'll enjoy here. Lots of freindly types that'll help no end. Enjoy the storm-good bikes

I too had Buell-what year was your XB?

[marravtr]

welcome in matey