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by Gravelrash
Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:44 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: North West newbie
Replies: 16
Views: 4607

Re: North West newbie

Welcome back. I don't think Honda have ever updated the CCT's or admitted to it? Then again, if they admitted to it they would be open to claims, so who knows 8)
by Gravelrash
Mon Oct 14, 2019 1:37 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: New paddock stands
Replies: 9
Views: 2490

Re: New paddock stands

Thanks for taking the time MacV2. That's awesome :thumbup:
by Gravelrash
Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: What bore is the carbs on a VTR 1000?
Replies: 223
Views: 48103

Re: What bore is the carbs on a VTR 1000?

Great thread. I feel privileged that you are sharing this with us considering you only visited for one question. I can't change a spark plug without breaking something so I have the greatest respect for your talent :D
by Gravelrash
Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:50 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: New paddock stands
Replies: 9
Views: 2490

Re: New paddock stands

I was given front and rear stands by the guy I bought my VTR off but with no grab rail to steady the bike I confess I worry about using them. Anyone got a tip for where to best hold the bike during this balancing act? :roll:
by Gravelrash
Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:29 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: 1st time VTR1000 owner, Wales.
Replies: 22
Views: 6195

Re: 1st time VTR1000 owner, Wales.

Fond memories of Wrexham Maelor Hospital in the 80's courtesy of a misjudged left hand bend. 8O
Recent to VTR ownership myself. Welcome to here and enjoy your new bike :D
by Gravelrash
Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Access Granted
Replies: 10
Views: 2996

Re: Access Granted

Welcome too. Mine was an unmolested example bought 2 yrs ago at yr original budget. I've since put over 5k on it so it's dropped hugely but as it was bought to use I'm not bothered. There's guys on here with bigger mileage bikes and they're a lot of comparatively cheap fun so don't worry what you p...
by Gravelrash
Wed Oct 09, 2019 4:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Strange knock/misfire at 2500 rpm.
Replies: 4
Views: 1827

Re: Strange knock/misfire at 2500 rpm.

I'll just say that if you jet washed it then it could be water somewhere it shouldn't be.
by Gravelrash
Wed Oct 09, 2019 4:11 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Access Granted
Replies: 10
Views: 2996

Access Granted

Hello from me...Ste. I recently bought an F3, on an 05 plate, as it was clear my 900 Sprint wasn't going anywhere soon. Paid through the nose, comparatively, for a beautiful example with 30k on the clock and Full Honda Service History, it was too nice to walk away from. I'd set my budget at 1700 and...