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by NZSpokes
Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: vtr/firestorm facebook pages
Replies: 68
Views: 4741

Re: vtr/firestorm facebook pages

There are some obvious "clicks' on here. And it is quite UK biased. I hang around a few of the FB sites but not to much. There does seem to be an amount of "in the know" chatter but as many of you UK riders ride together that is to be expected. The search engine is not brilliant so wh...
by NZSpokes
Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Under seat?
Replies: 7
Views: 605

Re: Under seat?

lloydie wrote:You can and I did , you get a little more space but I found it get very wet under there like that .
Thats why I was thinking of a rubber liner. How much bigger did it make it? Would like to fit a couple of small drink bottles and maybe a small jacket.
by NZSpokes
Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Under seat?
Replies: 7
Views: 605

Under seat?

Has anybody cut out or modded the black tray under the seat? Looks to be a stack of room under it that could be used for storage. Well on mine as it has an aftermarket undertray. What im thinking is to just cut it out after the little rise after the battery and line the top of the undertray. Maybe w...
by NZSpokes
Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Back under the knife...
Replies: 28
Views: 2644

Re: Back under the knife...

Ask to get it back. Ive got my girls one and will make something out of it when she is well enough to go back riding.
by NZSpokes
Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22531
Views: 1959888

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

cybercarl wrote:How many of us have done that. Spent ages searching for missing keys only to find them in the seat lock :lol:

(:-})
For me its worse as I have an aftermarket under tray so the key is under the the bike.

yes i have lost the keys a few times.....
by NZSpokes
Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22531
Views: 1959888

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

Haha cheers. The only things I'm worried about are my rearsets and getting in people's way! My RC8 dreams are on the back burner as they need costly servicing every 5 mins :thumbdown: For track all you need is the suspension set close and good tyres. Dont worry about getting knees down etc. Just ri...
by NZSpokes
Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Long rides on a Superhawk
Replies: 5
Views: 690

Re: Long rides on a Superhawk

Sorry that should be 1000ks. :oops:
by NZSpokes
Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Long rides on a Superhawk
Replies: 5
Views: 690

Long rides on a Superhawk

A mate wants me to do a 1000 mile ride with him in 24 hours. I need to carry some luggage, water, food etc. What have folk done to there Hawks for comfort? Am thinking an Airhawk seat under a sheepskin I have but that may move around a bit much. And thinking lowering my pegs for this ride and traini...
by NZSpokes
Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: adjustable sidestand
Replies: 3
Views: 350

Re: adjustable sidestand

Legit idea though. Problem is most of our bikes are raised. Good way to get rid of some weight as well.
by NZSpokes
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: vtr1000 jap import
Replies: 17
Views: 1133

Re: vtr1000 jap import

cybercarl wrote:Yep Jap VTRs I believe are restricted and it's more than just a simple restrictor plates. I think it has something to do with the mapping in the Ignition Control Module (ICM).

(:-})
Can you just plug in a normal ICM?
by NZSpokes
Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Airbox modding
Replies: 279
Views: 32987

Re: Airbox modding

lloydie wrote:No the oil breather pod filters . The diaphragm ones were fine after 15k
Problem is more where to put the filters i would have thought.
by NZSpokes
Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: Painting Wheels
Replies: 137
Views: 18773

Re: Painting Wheels

Wow, that paint is reacting badly to something on that rim.
by NZSpokes
Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Airbox modding
Replies: 279
Views: 32987

Re: Airbox modding

I ran a gutted air box for a year with external filters and found even with them covered up like tony says they get blocked so as long as you clean them there fine . Just treat them as a serviceable item and all is good Filters for the carb diaphragm you mean? At this stage they will remain stock a...
by NZSpokes
Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: car on wrong side of road
Replies: 13
Views: 611

Re: car on wrong side of road

Was out last night on a little trip round and found a car on the wrong side of the road what would you do I chose the hedge bikes busted a little and I well i am okay. to top it of the driver didnt stop drunk texting no idea Good on you. You did the right thing. Glad you are ok. Bikes can be fixed....
by NZSpokes
Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:51 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Airbox modding
Replies: 279
Views: 32987

Re: Airbox modding

Yep, it works perfectly well, with one suggestion- use clear hose. You will be able to see any emulsion that builds up if you ride in wet weather. To combat this, I cut a clear lid from an aerosol can to fit over the filter and keep it from road spray. Ideally you fit a catch tank tee piece at the ...