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New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:50 pm
by Header69
Hi all,
I'm about to buy a 1998 Firestorm, almost immaculate condition - not a scratch, no road wear/tear - all original except for Remus cans. It has 21,000 km on the clock, and judging b y the overall condition of the bike, that might actually be real!
The engine starts first turn, runs smoothly, no rattles, ticking, chuffing, or whining that I can hear - and it fair bounces when the throttle is blipped.
I'm just wondering if there is anything more specific I need to be looking for.
It's red - very red...
Any input very welcome as it's been a couple of decades since I bought a bike...
Thanks all,
Graham
Re: New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 1:46 pm
by AMCQ46
welcome to the club (or soon to be) Graham.
have a look at the links here for the important info
viewtopic.php?p=304638#p304638
Re: New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:39 pm
by alanfjones1411
Hello and welcome to the forum.
Re: New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 6:31 pm
by gilson
Welcome Graham!
Re: New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:17 pm
by Header69
Thank you so much!
From what I can see, the bike seems free from the issues described - so far at least.
Great post - and very useful!
I’m buying it tomorrow - so we shall see how it all pans out…
Thanks again!
G
Re: New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:23 pm
by Header69
Thank you! I’m hoping to visit the UK soon - my Dad still lives there…
Here’s what I’m buying…
Cheers all!
G
Re: New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:23 pm
by fabiostar
welcome along sir
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first thing to look out for is petrol pumps lol
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change the oil, change the auto ccts,it will sh1t itself at some point
and enjoy the next 100k trouble free.
Re: New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:57 pm
by sirch345
Check things like the rear suspension linkage by pushing down on the seat, you shouldn't hear any odd noises as you do that. Another thing, that can rust (well here in the UK anyway) is the stud and nuts that hold on the front header-pipe to the cylinder.
Good luck,
Chris.
Re: New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:36 pm
by ___Norwegian___
I have just bought mine to. 62000km on the odo, -99. There is a bit of corrosion on the terminal on the starter, but i think i leave it that way, but i did fill waterproof grease on it. Then i checked the valvecleareance witch was a bit on the tight side, but within, so i left em. Im gonna, instal ETL M-CCT'ers, change airfilter, plugs, coolant, oil in the fork, oilfilter engine and engine oil and grease up the suspesnion link/swingarm.
I can see some dents of rust on the chrome on the fork legs, but il get the right polish and il think it wil do the trick. I will also spray siliconspray on hoses, wires and contacts.
Re: New Firestorm (to me, at least) - things to look out for
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:19 am
by Nosepicker
Hi and welcome to the forum