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Re: VTR Firestorms

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Originally Posted by tom-k6 (Post 2479837)

is a bad paintjob but would get it re-done, he bought it like that and it also has bon jovi lyrics on the rear seat hump. "its my life, its now or never, i aint gonna live forever."

Ebay and the breakers will make a mint out of the next owner of that bike

Re: VTR Firestorms

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Originally Posted by SUPERSTARDJ01 (Post 2479869)

What about a falco?

My next bike I think. I do like the VTRs but with the terrible fuel consumption coupled with a small tank you'd spend as much time in petrol stations as riding it.

Re: VTR Firestorms

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Originally Posted by SUPERSTARDJ01 (Post 2479869)

What about a falco?

awaits 90 page thread by dyzo and geek about how wonderful falco's are

super what madness have you started you fool ,ahhhh the pain its begun

Re: VTR Firestorms

That falco actually looks quite nice... never seen one before.

Re: VTR Firestorms

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Originally Posted by flak monkey (Post 2479799)

Checked insurance and the TL comes out about £40 cheaper than a VTR. Both are sensible (under £300). Difference is the TL's are more expensive to buy in the first place.

I dont know. I have looked at a few different bikes, and can think of things I like about all of them. I have considered: VTR, TLS, GSF1200, XJR1200.

Whether I get the most out of my SV or not is kind of beside the point to me. I get itchy feet pretty quick and change vehicles often. Sometimes I just fancy a change even if I end up going back to something smaller in 6-12 months it makes no odds.

Meh, I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow, but if you're dead set on changing then:

There's a nice TLS on evilbay with revalved forks and maxton shock and other kit.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-TL1000S...item4aa823ea53

Needs a bit of TLC but could be worth a look. There's another one on there that's been stood a couple of years, on about £500 at the moment.

Re: VTR Firestorms

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Originally Posted by SUPERSTARDJ01 (Post 2479869)

What about a falco?

Despite all the p!ss taking, it's a decent bike. Needs a few mods done though.

And it's easier to find spare parts for it than a SV1000SZ :D

;)

Re: VTR Firestorms

Well I am hopefully finalising a deal on a 2002 VTR tomorrow morning! Cursed with yellow vehicles!

Re: VTR Firestorms

Get ready to be disappointed then.

....if it's on standard cans! ;)

Like a standard sv, it sounds like an angry sewing machine!

Re: VTR Firestorms

Its got Microns fitted....