My new Storm!

Hi all,
Just thought I'd share a picky of my '13 Thunderbird Storm.:biggrin:
Only had it a couple of months and (as I've only just past my bike test at the age of 38) haven't done many miles with it as yet.
With thanks to Beowolf for the custom radiator cover. The service from them was great (Thanks Carol!):upyeah:. I told them what I wanted, sent them the artwork and within a couple of weeks, it's on the bike and (in my opinion), looks great!:biggrin:


I'm thinking of changing the exhausts to the louder, shorter ones but I can't decide if I like the look of the shorter pipes. I want the extra bass but prefer the longer (standard) pipes to look at. I'll run it as it is for a while and see how I go I think.

 

Thanks Richard.
Yeah, I hadn't really planned to buy a bike. Wandered into the local dealer one Sunday, chatting to the salesman about instructors in the area etc and then saw the Storm....and fell in love!
Within a week I'd booked my CBT and the rest is now history.:upyeah:
I know the Storm is not your typical starter bike but so far it seems easier to ride than the Suzuki that I took my test on (I think it was a CBF600). It feels more planted and stable (and more responsive!). You're quite right though, it needs treating with respect.:wink:

 

Yeah, thanks all, I take all your advice on board. I will probably look into Bikesafe next year - nothing available in this area until at least April by the looks of it.
However, I would say I am being pretty cautious on the bike. As it's a weekend toy, I am picking my riding days very carefully at the moment - no wet or frosty mornings or rain if I can help it! Having said that, I did go out yesterday for about 60 miles and spent probably 30 of those sat behind something (lorry or tractor) as with the strong winds on open flat Fenland and mainly single carriageways with oncoming traffic, I wasn't taking any chances overtaking too much! Might be a bit dull for some but as it's very much still a novelty at the moment, it was great just to get out on it!