new kid on the block
new kid on the block
hi all new to the site. have been into bikes since i was 3 when i got a monkey bike am 42 now have owned various bikes 50cc 125cc and since passing test in 91 have owed gsxr 750,s bandit 6-1200s,gs500(sorry). have now got 97 firestorm and have to say it very different to all my fours. not very quick but pulls like a train from nothing. will get pics up when weather lets me get outside. ride the bike in all weathers so not a minter but clean and well serviced.
ride it till the tires fall off then keep going !!!!!!!
Re: new kid on the block
Hello mate . Good choice of bike
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Re: new kid on the block
Hi, was your old GS500 a twin ? no need to say sorry for it, they may not be fast but they handle ace ;) (or was it an old GS500 four ?)
As you say vtr very differnt again, enjoy
As you say vtr very differnt again, enjoy
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2014 CRMC Post classic Superbike champion.
2014 CRMC Post classic senior production champion. On a Suzuki Katana 1100
My bikes, Firestorm, Suzuki GSX-s1000 Katana, VFR800Fi. Projects, 1986 popup Katana, 3 XJ600’s
2014 CRMC Post classic Superbike champion.
2014 CRMC Post classic senior production champion. On a Suzuki Katana 1100
My bikes, Firestorm, Suzuki GSX-s1000 Katana, VFR800Fi. Projects, 1986 popup Katana, 3 XJ600’s
Re: new kid on the block
Hi lee welcome to the club.
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Ohlins shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, Mori pipe's [colour]
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Ohlins shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, Mori pipe's [colour]
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Re: new kid on the block
Hello and welcome :-)
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HI mate,
Fast enough to get you in to or out of trouble but can be ridden at a pace that lets you remember where youve been
Fast enough to get you in to or out of trouble but can be ridden at a pace that lets you remember where youve been
Re: new kid on the block
Welcome aboard matey.
Great choice of bike
Nothing wrong with the trusty old GS500
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matey.Great choice of bike
Nothing wrong with the trusty old GS500
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Re: new kid on the block
Welcome aboard buddy
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Welcome aboard leelee
Chris.
Chris.
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can be ridden at a pace that lets you remember where youve been
I like that.Welcome to the madhouse Lee
V twins are deffo different from the IL4's and may take a bit of getting used too. But waht fun you can have with them.Have a good read through the workshop knowlagebase.
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Re: new kid on the block
thanks all for the kind welcomes.
ride it till the tires fall off then keep going !!!!!!!
Re: new kid on the block
Hi there & welcome.