after having the storm a few months i'm....

veeteearr_HRC · Post by **veeteearr_HRC** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:05 pm

thinking of selling it guys

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but only to buy an sp- 1

what do you lot think

. iv'e fancied 1 for a while now...

warby221 · Post by **warby221** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:43 pm

I believe that the spâ€™s are a lot more focused if that you style of riding it should suite you very well
This I just an impression I have but I think thereâ€™ll be a sp owner along to give you a better overall view of owning one

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:06 pm

Do it mate! I changed from a 'Storm to an SP1....hellish good bikes. They have very little in common with the 'Storms... more power (mine had 130 RWHP), far better brakes, much sharper handling. They are not as comfortable...lots of weight on your wrists, and you are very hunched over the front wheel.

Make sure to get a Power Commander if you can. The SP1s are notoriously snatchy low down...a PC will transform it. Do the flapper mod, and a decent map will smooth out the mid-range as well.

The suspension is leagues better than the 'Storm...though the rear shock is over-sprung (unless you are a big lad). penske shocks are recommended, though Â£180 spent at K-Tech will have it re-valved and re-sprung to your weight....makes a hell of a difference. The front forks are really good....spend a bit of time setting the suspension to your weight and it will make a big difference. The adjustments clickers make a big difference, and a click or two is very noticeable.

The brakes are miles better than the 'Storms, and are comparable to modern radial brakes (especially if they have been looked after, and have fresh fluid). I stuck a radial M/C on mine....gave it a bit more sensitivity and power.

This was my old one....still miss it

(any excuse to picture whore

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veeteearr_HRC · Post by **veeteearr_HRC** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:16 pm

cheers bud . i will have one hopefully very soon . ive a few goodies to sell first including the bike. the suspension will need setting for me as i am a BIG LAD but only weigh 10 stone

, was yours the one on the bay not so long ago. very nice that i'd miss it too . always wanted 1 and i won't stop naggin till i get 1

sparrowlegs · Post by **sparrowlegs** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:42 pm

Veeteear..if ya thinkin of sellin the Storm, how much you after for it?

my mate is after one and his old one was the same colour scheme as yours and he misses his badly.

Zakalwe · Post by **Zakalwe** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:25 pm

veeteearr_HRC wrote:i am a BIG LAD but only weigh 10 stone

Thats not what your missus told me...

veeteearr_HRC wrote: was yours the one on the bay not so long ago. very nice that i'd miss it too . always wanted 1 and i won't stop naggin till i get 1

Cheers mate...I traded mine in for a CBR Thou.... Get one, you wont be disappointed. The RC-51 is rapidly turning into a cult bike...they can be picked up for reasonable money now, and hold their value well. Definitely one for the "must-have" list!

veeteearr_HRC · Post by **veeteearr_HRC** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:54 pm

well guys after a lot of naggin to the wife she told me to go for it so the sale is on . today i have got the locost . out the garage (same as westfield type of car ) lsm knows what i mean .booked it in for test . and given it a thorough clean up .will be ready for sale next week. and then it'll be mi trusty storms turn to go

. but i shall end up with the bike that i should have got the first time round. pm sent to sparrowlegs cheers

sparrowlegs · Post by **sparrowlegs** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:04 pm

Not got a PM hun