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by snakebitey
Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Operation Storm-Destination Derbyshire III-7th-9th Sept 2012
Replies: 301
Views: 25398

Re: Operation Storm-Destination Derbyshire III-7th-9th Sept

I'll have to have a word with the lady when she's back in the country at the end of the month (cutting it close I know), but I could very well be up for this! All up in the air at the moment so no promises but it'd be great to get out and about and meet some faces! And I've always wanted to ride the...
by snakebitey
Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: Who's Who
Topic: Me and my 'Storm :)
Replies: 5
Views: 3991

Me and my 'Storm :)

Hey all. New here but thought I'd show my face... have a feeling I'll be lurking on here a fair amount ;) Glorious 1998 VTR... Including the pillion peg bodge while I figure out how to mount them with the high level cans... http://i.imgur.com/U39AF.jpg Me and the old CBR400RR NC-29 http://i.imgur.co...
by snakebitey
Sat Aug 04, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Black slippery stuff
Replies: 11
Views: 1743

Re: Black slippery stuff

I know what you mean Jester :( Halfrauds is a bloody rip off... ...added properties to help with the wet clutch. That. The own-brand oil is all made by Comma as far as I know, and the bike oil has stuff in there for the wet clutch. Source: I work at Hellfords. Well only until Thurday - I quit, it's...
by snakebitey
Sat Aug 04, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hallo there!
Replies: 13
Views: 711

Re: Hallo there!

It's alright cybercarl, I'll figure it out when I get a chance. Thanks for the info, and that's a really good guide for the R1 conversion :) Yea I've tried to read up as much as possible, but there's sometimes conflicting information around and best to ask the people that know better! And 16L defini...
by snakebitey
Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:56 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hallo there!
Replies: 13
Views: 711

Re: Hallo there!

Thanks for the welcomes :) It's got a barely noticeable ticking noise too, but I think that's just normal for the engine - I hear it's a loud one anyways. Even if they're OK now I'd rather sort the CCTs out while I'm at it because they're going to fail some day soon... I'll be checking everything wh...
by snakebitey
Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hallo there!
Replies: 13
Views: 711

Hallo there!

Hi all, I'm the proud owner of a lovely yellow 1998 Firestorm, from Worcestershire. Glad to join your forum here and find some helpful fellow enthusiasts :) A month ago I upgraded from my CBR400RR NC-29 after 4 years of owning it, and while I miss it a little the new 'Storm is something else! She's ...