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hi to everyone.my name is steve.
ive been driving vespas & lambrettas(still do) for 25years.

just started driving the big boys toys for 6months.
had a zzr600 for 1st bike,was old & went bang after 4months.
i just bought a showroom condition 1997 vtr 28,000miles yellow.
cost £1,150,bargain i thought.had more trouble with it in 3weeks than 25years in scootering.

thot id join the site & hope yous can keep me in the bike zone.
i know nothing about bikes,but learning fast?.

right im off to the problems topic,wont be the last time i bet,lol.

steve.

Welcome Steve, let us know where you are and someone may be able to help you out?

thanks phil.

posted up some of my problems.will be an easy one for yous but i havnt a clue.

ps i have very nice bike man round the corner(im in aberdeen) who said he will help in any way.

steve.

Hi there

Used to be loads of storms in the granite shitty.....dont know where they all are now.

Welcome!

Sorry to hear you're having bother. They're usually very good bikes.

havnt seen any storms around aberdeen for a while.

thought i got a bargain,but didnt now what to look for before buying.

bought a 2nd hand solenoid as guy said that mght be part of starting probs.

so far new battery was £50 & i also need new back pads & rubber cushes as sprocket moving but bike shop said be ok for a while.i wont mention the juice it goes through,but i guess you's know that.

so once i get starter problem fixed the cost will be slowly rising,lol.

when she goes she is a dream to drive.

Love to help ya Steve - but I'm as far away as you can get (Portsmouth, Hampshire...)

Sill learning the 'Storms foibles, but a competent mechanic and always glad to throw in a second opinion...

welcome in matey

Welcome Aboard

Pete.l

Welcome aboard Steve

It sounds like you got a really good deal.

A lot of bike for the money IMHO even if you do have to spend a little on it.

Chris.

Hi Steve, Once things are sorted I'm sure you'll enjoy the storm.

Ride Safe.......ChrisC

thanks the 2 above chris's.

did get a lot for my money.

gold powder coated wheels,double braded hoses,black double bubble screen,2 new tyres,10month mot,bobbins,coloured alan scews everywhere,pink? screw things on top of forks,lol.two little cracks on fairing(been dropped once,hence bobbins).paint work top notch.

even guys i spoke to who arent keen on storms said they like the look.thot it was a special edition,lol.

so my problem im having,isnt much for a 14year old.

steve.

ps even local bike shop guy was impressed with look & sound & was curious where i got it,think he was pissd he didnt find it,lol.

sepia wrote: so my problem im having,isnt much for a 14year old.

steve.

ps even local bike shop guy was impressed with look & sound ,think he was pissd

You gotta be careful saying things like that on the forum, people will take you the wrong way- (see how easy it is?)