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by bigrich
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:04 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Spark PLugs
Replies: 6
Views: 932

Spark PLugs

Just thought I would pose the question - whilst changing to manual CCT's is it worth doing the spark plugs whilst im at it? if so any recommendations what ones to get?

Anything else worth doing whilst changing over?
by bigrich
Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: HELP!!
Replies: 11
Views: 784

Re: HELP!!

keep pumping and pumping the clutch for ages until it comes back
by bigrich
Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rectifier
Replies: 6
Views: 554

Re: Rectifier

have a look at the thread titled manual ccts further down the workshop page one...i was asking the same and put some photos up that should help you
by bigrich
Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: firestorm 50th anniversary
Replies: 63
Views: 7652

Re: firestorm 50th anniversary

the jacket didnt come with mine....it must be a fake waaaaahhahhhhhhh
by bigrich
Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tyne Tunnel permits query armband
Replies: 3
Views: 576

Re: Tyne Tunnel permits query armband

i use the tunnel fairly often and have seen most permits work whatever position they are in. just strap it to your forearm and wave it about until the barrier lifts!
by bigrich
Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Speedtraps, Gatso, Vascar (Vague and Spurious Calculations at random)
Topic: Grimsby driver defends warning others of speed gun
Replies: 14
Views: 3840

Re: Grimsby driver defends warning others of speed gun

always funny! i was coming back from manchester in the car in september, doing about 90 on the a1 and saw some headlights behind me, kept an eye on it and it was flying! bmw came past me...must have been doing a good 140 and he was pulled over another mile or two up the road, oh did we chuckle!
by bigrich
Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: not a firestorm question, just a general engine one!
Replies: 6
Views: 510

Re: not a firestorm question, just a general engine one!

cheers lads have passed on the info - will let you know what the outcome is
by bigrich
Sat Feb 05, 2011 1:26 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: not a firestorm question, just a general engine one!
Replies: 6
Views: 510

Re: not a firestorm question, just a general engine one!

think i do! ill let him know, i had a thermostat go on my car once and that then allowed the head gasket to go, bugger!
by bigrich
Sat Feb 05, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: not a firestorm question, just a general engine one!
Replies: 6
Views: 510

not a firestorm question, just a general engine one!

A mate of mine has bought a r6 track bike, he has had it running for 5 minutes and water has started pissing out the coolant expansion (think thats what he said) - any one had experience of something like this? could it be the cylinder head?
by bigrich
Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:23 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Clicking Relay.
Replies: 11
Views: 1628

Re: Clicking Relay.

could it just be your battery is dead?
by bigrich
Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Speedtraps, Gatso, Vascar (Vague and Spurious Calculations at random)
Topic: Grimsby driver defends warning others of speed gun
Replies: 14
Views: 3840

Re: Grimsby driver defends warning others of speed gun

few years back myself and a mate were in a layby up in northumberland country side, me on the storm him on the blade. a volvo marked car pulled over, officer approached us and asked how we were doing, in had a little look at the bikes, both illegal exhausts and we both had dark visors. Anyway he com...
by bigrich
Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Overall reliability......?
Replies: 5
Views: 508

Re: Overall reliability......?

I had my first storm from 2003 to 2007 with no breakdown or problems, think it was totally standard

Current storm had since 2007 with no break down, current has standard r/r and standard cct's although looking to get this changed over in the coming months to manuals
by bigrich
Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: firestorm 50th anniversary
Replies: 63
Views: 7652

Re: firestorm 50th anniversary

Yeti, mine doesnt say on the V5 either, my brother in law has the fireblade 50th and his doesnt say on his V5. Im certain mine is one, everything is there and in the right places from the plate on the yokes on the carbon surround, the sticker on the cowl and the mud guard, all the extras (proflex, o...
by bigrich
Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: New fantasy riders league is open.
Replies: 6
Views: 570

Re: New fantasy riders league is open.

im in!
by bigrich
Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: New fantasy riders league is open.
Replies: 6
Views: 570

Re: New fantasy riders league is open.

whats the league number?