Buyin' my first Firestorm!

DavieMac11 · Post by **DavieMac11** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:54 am

Just stumbled across the forum abd registered. I've just recently sold my sv650 and looking to move up the ladder to buy a Firestorm. In all honesty, I wanted a Storm prior to the sv but insurance was a bit of an issue with only being 24yrs of age! Have been offered a 1998 silver storm with 25000km, high level carbon cans and full service history for Â£2700. Previous owner's had bike for last 4 and a half years and bike seems mint. Any advice, or points I should be aware of, or specifically looking for when buying a used Storm would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Dave.

RAINMAKER · Post by **RAINMAKER** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 12:58 pm

most important thing of all is cam chain tensioners, if these go on the move it is likely to stuff the engine, or at least cause big bill, valves etc.
So find out if cct have been changed, most have been done at 17,000 miles and don't cost much.
listen for ticking noise at front and rear of engine, you will know it when you hear it.
If you hear it get cct changed befor buying and change at every 15,000 miles.
all other things are minor and can be changed to your likeing etc.
paul

Stormtrooper · Post by **Stormtrooper** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:19 pm

Welcome aboard... cant add much to the advice given..
if you know the guy and the bikes history... then go for it...its a honda

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:21 pm

welcome aboard dude, as everyone else has said, welcome to the site, theres some mad`uns here tho i warn you :-) also check the CCT's as everyone else has said, also the end cans gaskets and rear wheel bearing....

simon t · Post by **simon t** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 5:35 pm

Just one thing - you quote the mileage in km rather than miles. If so this may mean that the bike is an import and there may be some differences. In particular, some overseas bikes are restricted, to keep the max power below 100 bhp.

Post by **sirch345** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:40 pm

Welcome aboard DavieMac11, good luck with the intended purchase

Chris.

ips · Post by **ips** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:16 pm

Welcome aboard

DavieMac11 · Post by **DavieMac11** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:40 am

Thank for all the prompt replies and valuable advice guys, all really appreciated. Found another couple o storms locally worth havin a look at, so will let you know how I get on. Thanks again, Dave.

DavieMac11 · Post by **DavieMac11** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:16 am

Hi guys,
Thought i'd drop you all a quick note to let you know i did a private deal on an orange 1999 storm with blue flame high levels on sunday, and am picking it up tonight. Can't wait! Thanks again for all your advice and info. I'll be logging in regularly for now on and hopefully i'll be able to offer someone some help or advice at some time or other to return the favour.
Thanks, again. Dave.

cupasoop · Post by **cupasoop** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:27 am

Wayhay...another orange one, all the best folk have them you know. That wouldnt have been Tatties mates bike you bought? I think i read he had an orange one and there both up in Rosshire as well. Cant be too many orange ones in northern scotland.

DavieMac11 · Post by **DavieMac11** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:32 am

Hi cupasoop,
Bike I got isn't tattie's mates one, but know the one you mean, and seen it runnin about before. Glad I got my hands on an orange one, as you say there doesn't seem to be many around and they certainly stand out! Got a 50 odd mile run home wi it tonight through some great roads, so roll on this evening! Dave.

Post by **kevg** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:17 am

Hi, and welcome aboard, another Scot is always welcome, do you know
Tattie and Echt from up your way.

DavieMac11 · Post by **DavieMac11** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:37 am

Cheers Kevg. Don't actually know either of them but have seen both their bikes about before. Hopefully meet up with them sometime tho. Think i'm only the second orange storm in ross-shire so they certainly won't miss me!

pmcq · Post by **pmcq** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:38 pm

Greetings DavieMac! This forum is a great source of Storm info and you'll get a laugh or two out of these guys :-)

Best of luck!

saint · Post by **saint** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:42 pm

Hi there,
Are you still looking for a storm, as mine is/will be available very soon.
I't a 2000 in black full sevice history, had its 32k service done 2k miles ago, it has a few trick bits thrown at it, belly pan, braided hoses, aftermarke airfilter, hugger double bouble, PIAA headlight etc.
PM me if you'd like to see it or a picture.
Cheers
Tino