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by popkat
Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: did any one see qualifying today by the way?
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Re: did any one see qualifying today by the way?

And tell him to says it's the electrics...Can't let everyone know he ran out of gas :lol: :roll:
by popkat
Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Race cans and rejetting
Replies: 8
Views: 751

Re: Race cans and rejetting

On my last firestorm i fitted Arrow cans, dynojet kit (used the middle jet size) and K&N filter. it ran spot on like that, after a while i did take it to a dyno to check and it was sweet, also for the track i ran a std filter wih just the gauze (paper removed) it still ran sweet with the same ...
by popkat
Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22728
Views: 2276425

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Got fed up looking for firestorm cans so bought some very cheap ebay bargain link s/h pipes, then found some as new Beawulf warrior cans from a Hayabusa. fitted them this eve, havn't had a chance to ride it yet but sounds nice just running it up, bit of popping and banging though and didn't seem to ...
by popkat
Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fork Refurb (Flatline's thread)
Replies: 21
Views: 1185

Re: Like sex and travel??

Hope you've pumped the damper tube to get all the old oil out doesn't look like enough oil in the bottle ?.
by popkat
Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: new tyres :)
Replies: 197
Views: 170816

Re: new tyres :)

Just bought a VTR (Bloody top fun......) anyway, it is wearing quite new Diablo boots, and in fairness they are ok.....however i have found them a little vague on the front..... Have just sold a GSXR 7.5 that was wearing Pilot 3.......top top top tyre!!!!!!......will be switching back when the VTR ...
by popkat
Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: new tyres :)
Replies: 197
Views: 170816

Re: new tyres :)

Just fitted Pirelli diablo rosso 2,s. £200 but came with £25 cashback voucher so £175. Only done aobut 5 miles, just to scrub them in, feel nice and neutral...Bet i don't get 2000 miles out of the rear though :(
by popkat
Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: Crutchlow in doubt for Silverstone
Replies: 19
Views: 2990

Re: Crutchlow in doubt for Silverstone

Very good riding from Cal, lets hope he's fit for the next round :thumbup:
by popkat
Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: Silverstone 2012
Replies: 10
Views: 2037

Re: Silverstone 2012

What a cracking race, good to see the brit lads up there, shame was not for the win but Esparagus did a top job all weekend.. Marquez didn't look too happy at the end dunno why..
by popkat
Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: Crutchlow in doubt for Silverstone
Replies: 19
Views: 2990

Re: Crutchlow in doubt for Silverstone

I know the racing section Isn't overly active, but as it's here I'd like to add a request, could we please title threads about race weekend as just the event ie, "sliverstone motogp" followed by "spoiler" that way those who have recorded stuff don't find out before they want to. I'll be watching ...
by popkat
Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Practical Sportsbike mag July 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 847

Re: Practical Sportsbike mag July 2012

Had a picture of me racing my XJ at pembrey in last months and this month i'm mentioned a couple of times in the cadwell and lydden write ups :D
by popkat
Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Shocking week
Replies: 1
Views: 442

Shocking week

In a Penske kind of way :lol: First off i got a nice Penske rear shock at a very good price for my XJ600 race bike, it's for an R6 but got it fitted and it's now off being resprung and serviced, Then yesterday i saw on ebay a Penske for the firestorm 8O It looked well manky but the suspension guy i ...
by popkat
Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: Crutchlow in doubt for Silverstone
Replies: 19
Views: 2990

Re: Crutchlow in doubt for Silverstone

AMCQ46 wrote: Oops by posting a reply it will be back n the unread posts :(
lol, i've read the title a few times now, i'll find out all about it later :wink:
by popkat
Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: Crutchlow in doubt for Silverstone
Replies: 19
Views: 2990

Re: Crutchlow in doubt for Silverstone

I know the racing section Isn't overly active, but as it's here I'd like to add a request, could we please title threads about race weekend as just the event ie, "sliverstone motogp" followed by "spoiler" that way those who have recorded stuff don't find out before they want to. I'll be watching ...
by popkat
Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: VTR opinion
Replies: 33
Views: 2597

Re: VTR opinion

I agree with leevtr, you lot are undervalueing the bike, this sort of thing seems typical of owners forums, i've seen it alot but can't really understand why ?, you value your bikes personally but not monetarily ?? I paid £2600 for my F2 about 6 weeks ago with 7500k on the clock and all std, I know ...
by popkat
Sun May 27, 2012 3:53 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Help needed with suspension please (advice)
Replies: 3
Views: 1395

Re: Help needed with suspension please (advice)

What did the dealer say was wrong with the forks ?, did they change the top bushes ? If the chrome on the fork legs is in good condition and not worn away then i'd say the bushes are worn. Make sure the chrome is smooth, take off any raised edges with a bit of fine wet and dry, don't rub too hard ...