PeterLucas

Thinking about getting a bike in the near future but not to sure what to get, want to spend about 1800quid. Dont want a piddly 600 as im over 6ft2 but dont want anything to hardcore, so I was considering a Honda firestorm, has anyone owned one, and would the suit over 6footers?

Ta in advance

Pete

chris85uk1

Always wondered what these were like the only thing ive have heard is that they only have a small tank and you only get around 70/80 miles to a full tank due to the size of it!
Apart from that i cant see um being bad at all typical honda reliability and neutral handling!

doctor stavros

I rode my friends one a few times before he wrote it off, VTR Firestorm 1000. It felt fast, and you need some thigh power to hold yourself on it when accellerating hard lol

Alps Pacino

I'm 6 foot 4 and have had a bandit 600 a gsxr 600 a z1000 and now have an r1. Tbh its not really the engine size that determins the size of the bike as my bandit 6 was the biggest nd most comfortable. Anything sporty wil promote the stance of knees up head down

PeterLucas

Thanks for the replies guys.

Alps Pacino - Yeah your probably right, I just remember my 636 ninja was torture for me after an hour. And my big ol RSV I could sit on all day.

Plus im not to mush of a fan of Fours, prefer V-twins.

foreigneRS

i have one for sale within your budget. whereabouts are you?

i am 6'2" and find it very comfortable. ideal for a first bike imo as it is so easy to ride and has easily controllable grunt without having the sudden rush that you can get from inline 4's

2000, about 11,000 miles, 6 months tax and mot, very good condition, 3 sets of exhaust cans (std, micron road, micron race)

PeterLucas

How much were you thinking of ? Pm me if you like.

foreigneRS

i was thinking of 'about £1800'

if you're interested, i would consider riding it to you to show you, or you are very welcome to come and have a look (i am between reading and bracknell)

PeterLucas

thanks for the reply Nick, I will have a think first.

the original

great bikes, I'm over 6'2" too and find them comfortable

PeterLucas

foreigneRS - Thank you for the offer but ive purchased a new toy today. Good luck with the sale

foreigneRS

no probs pal, will be putting it up for sale on the 'net today. probably bike trader and pistonheads unless anyone has any better suggestions?

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/754639.htm

what did you buy?

3i_gaz

once they get upto higher mileage, 25k plus they are very common for the cam chain tensioners to shit themselves. something to bear in mind mate

PeterLucas

with a baby on the way ive shelved the bike idea for a while. Spent my cash on a d300 and some funky lenses.

Good luck with the sale, shouldnt have any probs looks really good condition

foreigneRS

thanks peter

congratulations on the baby on the way, and i hope that the camera lets you capture some beautiful moments to keep for the future

PeterLucas

Thanks nick, yep camera is amazing should get some great shots. Do miss motorbikes but oh well...

foreigneRS

mine is going tomorrow. will be sad to see it go as it is a superb all rounder

foreigneRS

gone. glad someone will enjoy it went for £1600 in the end.

i still have a pair of std exhausts in vgc, a pair of race microns and link pipes in vgc and a red baglux tank cover and bag for sale if anyone is interested. will be going on ebay when i can get around to it