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by podman
Wed Dec 21, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2001 VTR1000 , 377 miles
Replies: 13
Views: 2127

2001 VTR1000 , 377 miles

Spotted this whilst browzing my VJMC magazine, may suit a very dedicated Firestorm enthusiast...or David Silvers museum!

Ive no connection to the seller .

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by podman
Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do Honda's have the worst fuel efficiency?
Replies: 42
Views: 7575

Re: Do Honda's have the worst fuel efficiency?

A big contributor to the "bad fuel mileage" reputation is due to the fact that it is very easy to get these bikes too rich, IMHO. They run surprising well in this condition but also can use an amazing amount of fuel. A valid point but when you look at my post above, taking into account th...
by podman
Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shame for the lad
Replies: 14
Views: 729

Re: Shame for the lad

Thats a tough call eh? Terrible situation to be in for them all.

Just goes to show you never know what life has in store for you.
by podman
Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what's your best and or worst biking moment of 2016
Replies: 26
Views: 3341

Re: what's your best and or worst biking moment of 2016

2016 has been an awesome biking year for me, one of the best ever, dont think I had a bad moment at all . I did the Ron Haslam race school back in May with my brother, which was fantastic but the best part of it was whilst I was on track, my Dad was milling about and the organisers had, unbeknown to...
by podman
Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: KTM RC8
Replies: 9
Views: 1709

Re: KTM RC8

I know they had an issue with a chocolate tranny. riding position all on the wrists and butt in the air. I like them but don't know if I would have one. Have you ridden one? I think Bike magazine did a feature on ergonomics a couple of years back and the RC8 had a roomier position than the VFR1200 ...
by podman
Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Jokes
Topic: WTF !!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2069

Re: WTF !!!!!

he wanted to get on that bike eh? :mrgreen:

My daughter loves it when the riders come off, unhurt and throw a tantrum, she appreciated that one!
by podman
Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Beating the horse. Brake material discussion.
Replies: 8
Views: 2200

Re: Beating the horse. Brake material discussion.

Iron rusts like buggery I thought thou..Nowt that wrong with stainless discs on a road bike IMHO

Friend of mine ran a Superstock team and used the stock discs and OE pads with no problems on track, unless your at WSB/MotpGP level, I cant see anyone finding the shortcomings of a stock rotor.
by podman
Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Been an absolute div
Replies: 24
Views: 2830

Re: Been an absolute div

I like the idea of my numberplate falling off......... those plastic screws are very poor quality officer If your really cunning, you can snap a corner off your plate , screw that small section on and voila...guilt free.. This may or may not have happened when a "friend" picked up his Hay...
by podman
Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: Your Projects
Topic: CBR1000 Firestorm
Replies: 117
Views: 46361

Re: CBR1000 Firestorm

Great work mate, look forward to seeing it all completed.
by podman
Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Been an absolute div
Replies: 24
Views: 2830

Re: Been an absolute div

We've all been there mate...Its a numbers game, I drive 45-50,000 miles a year for work and had a lucky escape with a speed awareness course earlier this year , 2 months later my luck run out and an unmarked BMW X3 followed me down the M6 for a good 2 or 3 junctions until I hung myself at 90MPH, the...
by podman
Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: what bike did you have and let go but would like back
Replies: 49
Views: 8849

Re: what bike did you have and let go but would like back

My NS400, some amazing memories generated on this bike, I lived on it and thrashed it everywhere, did everything from the weekend blasts to the weekday commute..It is still on the road apparently, ive tried to find it through some forums but no luck so far..one day.. Me on it at the TT. [url] http:/...
by podman
Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Amateur bike builder
Replies: 8
Views: 775

Re: Amateur bike builder

Quality workmanship, I wish I could fabricate and create like that.
by podman
Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22501
Views: 1885203

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

Having Firestorms, im sure we appreciate a nice set of carbs on here? I had my 500 carbs stripped, inspected & ultrasonically cleaned and popped the bike back together today, shes running much, much better. Before [url] http://thumbsnap.com/s/jbqPrqOb.jpg [url] http://thumbsnap.com/s/dDC8pM5R.jp...
by podman
Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Bye Bye 2016!
Replies: 5
Views: 863

Re: Bye Bye 2016!

Best top up the tank with petrol to stop any chance of water condensation triggering rust... There's so much water present in modern ethanol petrol, which then separates from the fuel and sits at the bottom of the tank, corroding it from the inside , that the best thing to do nowadays is drain it c...
by podman
Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 3 word thread
Replies: 1820
Views: 105509

Re: 3 word thread

Not very decisive..