Waiting to purchase VTR

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deanot24
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Waiting to purchase VTR

Post by deanot24 »

Hi Guys and gals
New to this message board, Hoping you can help me out.

Currently i ride an old Yamaha600, but looking to swapout for a VTR1K.

What should i look for when i buy?

Plus what are the first changes I should make?
i.e. Can, shockers, etc? 8) 8)
Fluffy
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you should buy mine m8

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I see no Firestorm......
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t00lkit
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What to look for

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Deano

Likewise I swapped my Fazer600 in July for an F2 storm, great move.

It really depends on how much you've got to spend, I neally bought a new parallel import but the difference in cost didn't warrant the hastle in servicing at their premises.

The F2 storm has a bigger tank (which is useful) and better front forks than the original. But don't epect much more than 130 to a tank full.

There are quite a few posts on this site re dodgy cam chain tensioners, so listen for this when taking a test ride. But i'm no mechanic.
Take a look at the Workshop forum for pointers in the right direction.

Theres loads of potential add-ons with the storm, take a look in the gallery to see what you can do, and in the For Sale forum for any potential bargains. Fluffys looks good!

Good hunting
t00lkit
deanot24
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Waiting to purchase VTR

Post by deanot24 »

Cheers Fluffy and toolkit.

I have to say I do like Fluffy's pride and joy - I'm a abig fan of the high level cans.

Fluffy
Where are you and how much is it?
vince
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Post by vince »

hulo Deano
What should you look for? hummmmm??? nearest petrol stations :D
really though, had mine a month or 2, good bike, glad i got it
calm before the storm
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