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A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:00 pm
by BrianC
I dont actually own a Firestorm yet, but I want one to accompany my 98 Fireblade !!!!
I get concerned with all teh horror stories about cam chain tensioners - should I be worried??
Good to be here
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:26 pm
by AMCQ46
welcome Brian.
the CCT issue sounds frightening, but many bikes go without any problems, unfortunately the ones that do have a failure result in engine damage
the good news is that you know its an issue and if you get a bike that has Manuals or a stopper mod, then you are sorted.........and if you get one without any fixes, you know that you should get it corrected in the first 6 months of ownership and the instructions on here are easy to follow and the process is fairly easy.
oh and there will always be someone who you can call to talk you through any questions.
good luck with your search and don't let the CCT question put you off
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:08 pm
by Watty
Welcome to the forum mate. You'll never be beaten with help and advice here
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:47 pm
by lloydie
Hello and welcome , can't add any more to what has been said
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:55 pm
by simo
Hi and welcome to the Forum. My old VTR is on EBay at the moment. It's at a dealers in Darlington. Maybe top dollar now but fully sorted, serviced and recent tyres. Be nice if it went to someone on here. I traded it to a Honda main dealer who passed it on because of age.
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:58 pm
by simo
Oh,item number 251663051744
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:30 pm
by macdee
hello and welcome
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:57 pm
by Kev L
Welcome to the club Brian.
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:36 pm
by Ckennedy
Welcome to the club
enjoy your stay
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:59 pm
by countrymick
welcome to the club.were are you at
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:20 pm
by lumpyv
hello and welcome
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:48 pm
by BrianC
What a great welcome - thanks everyone !!!!
I'm in lancs and a 98 blade owner - oh and don't laugh I'm the uk expert on zundapp bella scooters !!!!!
Great believer in that all that's matters us 2 wheels
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:16 pm
by sirch345
Welcome aboard Brian
If you address the possible CCT problem as AMcQ says, then you won't have a problem.
Chris.
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 12:46 am
by Flatline
Welcome aboard buddy
Re: A quick hello
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 1:24 pm
by agentpineapple
welcome to the forum buddy, good luck finding the right bike for you, you can buy mcct's cheaply enough, I even have a new set for sale, if you get a storm that needs them replacing, give me a shout.
and simo's old bike has lots of nice parts.....
the dealer has priced it way to high, but that's what dealers do, no mention in the dealer blurb about the 6 spoke wheels and the gold harris rearsets, heated grips, gear position indicator, braided brake lines
a little research/knowledge from the dealer and he'd know he had a real nice bike on his hands.