Looks like im coming back to the fold.....

[Dean_DT]

After a few months on my SV650, im wishing for more top end grunt for overtakes and the like, and something that looks/feels a bit sportier....

So the SV is off on saturday, and on monday im hoping to be picking up this :

And whoever at Yam decided to name it THUNDERCAT was a legend! Literally the coolest name for a bike EVER!!!!

[Airhead]

Very nice Dean, I believe that high mileage ones may have jumping out of 2nd gear problems, perhaps others will confirm this. She looks a real beauty mate I always liked them myself

[Dean_DT]

Yeah the 2nd gear issue is one that pops up a lot, although from what i can tell, Its not a mileage thing, just a "use" thing. some suffer from it, some dont. depends how hard on the box the riders have been i suppose! But i wont be buying it without giving it full beans in 2nd, just to be sure

[2 Wheels]

Aye Dean,,, the Cat is a fine bike.

Check the second gear "thing" when giving it hard throttle but also as you come off the throttle with the engine holding back.

Then stay in second and Blip the throttle on and off a few times,,,,, if she doesnt jump out of gear or hit a false netural then she should be grand.

Be on the right kinda road and dont go too mad,,,, 2nd gear is an easy 60mph

Hope she turns out good for ya !

[Dean_DT]

Cheers for the tips

Ill be careful for sure. Dont want to be getting points on a test drive eh! Sundays are points days!

[blackhat250]

Nice bike dean ,,thundercat " is that 600cc,, & thunderAce 1000, ? that second gear thing , will be dogs chipped /worn. if it happens ,stripp it next winter, gears can be made , or undercut,,,

[Dean_DT]

Sorry for delay in replying.... was busy hunting down Tcats!

got this 2003 model in the end:

Well chuffed with her!