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agentpineapple
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Post by agentpineapple »

i know we are different, but whats peoples opinion on the handlebar/mirrors set up on this bike.
i'm sorry if it's someones bike who is on the forum, but it just ain't my cuppa tea, i was just wondering what you guys/girls thought????????
oh and it's a bit over priced imho aswell..............

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Can't possibly comment, as you haven't put the link to the bike......
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Great for off-road riding...... :wink:
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My 2pence worth :)
Apart from the fairing being trimmed a little there's nothing there to stop it being put back to original spec. A lot of the original parts are included in the sale too. I agree not to everyone's taste, but there are some on this site who have a flat bar style handlebar set-up. In some cases this option is preferred rather than having to replace the Storm with a more retro style inline four, when the body dictates a kinder riding position :wink:

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Well,if like me, you love the Firestorm and are getting into your late 50's and feeling stiff etc in your shoulders i think it's a good option and still probably cheaper than changing bikes.
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Bars OK, but a tad high IMHO. Mirrors are shite.
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Post by Dthomp87 »

mirrors may look bad but I guarantee they are functional. With the stock mirrors I could never see behind me. I never felt comfortable with the mirrors. I also like my Mirrors to move with the bars kinda helps you look around. As for the bars, I'm 23 and it hurt my back wrists and shoulders and I was about to drop 500$ on bar risers, but I decided I disnt want to put any money into it and sold. I do miss that engine though. Best part of the bike. Sounded so alive!!!!
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