buying a vtr

[lloyd1974]

Hi all I just joined the site I have put deposit down on a firestorm 1997 model is mint is there anything major to look out for plz

[AMCQ46]

welcome to the club.

yes you need to look out for the following:
1) are the Cam Chain Tensioners replaced with either maunal ones or a stopper mod fitted
2) is the Regulator / Rectifier replaced with a newer finned type
3) petrol stations, you will get 100 miles then find a station
4) if the forks havent been modified you should lookf to fit stiffer weight related springs and new 7.5wt oil.......stock ones are too soft
5) is there a spacer under the top shock mount.......if not fit 3 off 1mm washers cut into a "C" shape top help the bike turn in a bit faster

PS what colour is Mint?

[lloyd1974]

Thankyou 4 reply it is a red 1 with gold rims it has defo been looked after there was no knocking noises from engine totally standard with 27000 miles in clock really is in pristine condition I not sure if those things have been dine but I will put them questions to him latet..if there haven't how much do u think wouldcost to do thanks again

[AMCQ46]

Stopper mod - Free, but you need to be OK with Spaners and follow the instructions in teh workshop section. manual CCTs you can buy from some of the guys on here, various prices but under £50, but you still need to be good with Spanners and follow instructions.
Reg/ rec - get one off ebay for about £30
Fork springs £80 from wemoto
Spacer - free
Petrol - extortionate!

[lloyd1974]

Thankyou very much u been great help..that don't seem to bad at all was bit worried 4 moment lol...I let u know when get bike I paid deposit just waiting on my insurance cheque to come as my bike was written off (lady driver lol)ru clues up with that I had offer n accepted how long norm take after that

[templ8]

Welcome to the mad house 8-)

I'm sure it won't stay standard for long, plenty of good mods to do.

Cam chain tensioners must be your first priority, they can fail at any time and will cause major engine damage. Don't replace with new standard ones, manual ones are the way to go imho.

Keep an eye out for strange electrical behaviour, speedo or tacho needles twitching etc, it's a sign that the regulator rectifier has failed and is overcharging the battery. The standard rr is of poor design, it overheats and cooks itself.
The mod is to fit a finned unit that runs cooler.
Mine is original but i refitted it with heatsink compound between the frame and rr, it definitely runs cooler.

Don't spend too much time faffing with it though, get out and use it.

Have fun.

[lloyd1974]

Thanking guys been great help

[Kev L]

Welcome to the forum Lloyd. Hope the cheque arrives before the good weather leaves!

[VTRDark]

Welcome to the storm club. The storm has it's quirks and is most fun to ride, the torque nand engine braking is seriously addictive. You will get to know your bike inside out on here, so stick around and join in on the fun.

Ride Safe.

(:-})

[simo]

Hi,Welcome to the Fast RED Club What neck of the woods is tha from?

[karenvtr]

Hello and welcome to the forum

[agentpineapple]

welcome to the forum buddy.
don't get drawn into a (my colour is the best colour debate) like many others have
just remember a v twin is a different expierence to an il4
so get to know it and you will have a smile on ya face in no time.

oh and fyi blue is the fastest.....

[lloydie]

Hello and welcome lloyd

[tankslappa]

Welcome to the mad house.

Sorry to hear you've picked the slowest colour. I think the list of urgent jobs would be

1) Cam chain tensioners
2) Regulator/Rectifier
3) Spray it yellow

[Superhawk Stu]

How much to get option 1 done? How would I know if it has been done already?
The others have been done in there time (big grin) lol


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