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by markbo
Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: R reg firestorm for sale - not currently running
Replies: 2
Views: 518

R reg firestorm for sale - not currently running

Due to health and other issues over the past couple years i've not used my 'storm. Also like a complete idiot i've failed to keep it turning over so when i tried to start it about a month ago it wouldn't. Not being very mechanical I asked a friend who is a bike mechanic to take a look and he's advis...
by markbo
Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday markbo
Replies: 4
Views: 1541

Re: Happy Birthday markbo

thanks! a lot of :beer:
by markbo
Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday markbo
Replies: 4
Views: 1541

Re: Happy Birthday markbo

cheers Chris :)
by markbo
Mon Sep 11, 2017 12:22 am
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: Rear wheel
Replies: 4
Views: 1861

Re: Rear wheel

hi Tony

having a lot of trouble logging in but finally got there - the wheel's all yours PM me and we'll sort out the details

mark
by markbo
Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: Rear wheel
Replies: 4
Views: 1861

Rear wheel

i was given a rear wheel by a neighbour who owned a firestorm a few years ago - if anyone wants it they're welcome to come and collect it from paddock wood in kent.

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mark
by markbo
Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: today it don't wanna start!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1411

Re: today it don't wanna start!!

went out and disconnected the battery leads then re-connected them and it fired up first time as usual! they looked fine and were tight but there was obviously something awry. i ordered a new battery in the meantime, the yuasa 16 on the advice i've seen on another post, but that's ok cos this one di...
by markbo
Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: today it don't wanna start!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1411

today it don't wanna start!!

hi everyone not been on here for quite a while - been merrily riding around tho! rode out yesterday with no issues then today went to start the bike and just heard a click from under the seat somewhere and the warning lights went out and it was all dead. after about a minute the lights came back on ...
by markbo
Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:34 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: my 99 storm for very reluctant sale.
Replies: 11
Views: 3761

Re: my 99 storm for very reluctant sale.

got a friend interested - £750? i'm in paddock wood
by markbo
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are you listening to.....right now?
Replies: 1691
Views: 196665

Re: What are you listening to.....right now?

grumpyfrog wrote:Don't let him read anything on here as he might start questioning your sanity next. :thumbup:
thanks - we're pleased with it
if he got involved here it'd probably push him over the edge!! :crazy:
by markbo
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Almost fell of my bike, wasps n' knickers, and a GREAT day!!
Replies: 24
Views: 2845

Re: Almost fell of my bike, wasps n' knickers, and a GREAT d

hi GBM yeah doing ok thanks - busy with the band and not riding as much as i would like (and when i do have a free day it always seems to rain) hopefully will get out a couple of times next week. i lived in Dunfermline for 6 years many moons ago and worked in a camera shop there, the boss was always...
by markbo
Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are you listening to.....right now?
Replies: 1691
Views: 196665

Re: What are you listening to.....right now?

just recorded a cover of a biffy clyro song with the guy who sings in the band and who's having a tough time atm - it's me playing the instruments and him singing.... the lyrics say it all really

http://risky.guitarpickshop.com/machines.mp3
by markbo
Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Another newbie!
Replies: 21
Views: 3547

Re: Another newbie!

welcome aboard - is it yellow? i didn't see that in your post but i miss things sometimes!
if it is well done - if not never mind it's still a great bike :thumbup:
by markbo
Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Almost fell of my bike, wasps n' knickers, and a GREAT day!!
Replies: 24
Views: 2845

Re: Almost fell of my bike, wasps n' knickers, and a GREAT d

Well done GBM - a very funny read :lol: my grandad wagon has salt, sugar, pepper, tomato sauce and a bottle of lime for the "boss's" lager ( oh and statins, dental floss and rennies too!!) but i don't have any vinegar - i should definitely add that to the inventory! when i'm out on the bik...
by markbo
Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Congratulations markbo.
Replies: 7
Views: 1183

Re: Congratulations markbo.

thanks for the birthday wishes - off out soon to consume plenty of beer :beer: and reminisce about life when i were a lad!

followed by a curry, a night snoring away and a headache in the morning - birthdays are brilliant! :lol:
by markbo
Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "Bigtwinthing" now has 56 candles burning....
Replies: 23
Views: 3097

Re: "Bigtwinthing" now has 56 candles burning....

Happy Birthday - have a good one :Mexican Wave: