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by silentjewel
Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: How to tell if mybikes an import
Replies: 7
Views: 1059

Re: How to tell if mybikes an import

Thanks for your help guys. It looks like a UK model. Victor Devine in Glasgow says its not an import.

Cheers

Grant
by silentjewel
Mon Jan 18, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: How to tell if mybikes an import
Replies: 7
Views: 1059

How to tell if mybikes an import

Ok following on from my last post "switchgearswap" how do I tell if my 2005 VTR is an import ?

Cheers

Grant
by silentjewel
Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: switchgear swap ?
Replies: 3
Views: 485

Re: switchgear swap ?

its a 2005 model withlights on permanently. Therefore are the older models a staight swap?
by silentjewel
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: switchgear swap ?
Replies: 3
Views: 485

switchgear swap ?

Anybody tried swapping lighting switches to allow lights to be sitched off. Are there any straight swaps?

cheers
Grant
by silentjewel
Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A world record for being asked to prove your age?
Replies: 7
Views: 1164

Re: A world record for being asked to prove your age?

I tried to buy two lemons at Asda at the self service till and the red light started flashing and I got the message "restricted age related item". The staff member had to hit the proof of age required button.
Whats that all about ?

Grant
by silentjewel
Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Flippin Snow.......i'm fed up with it now !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1697

Re: Flippin Snow.......i'm fed up with it now !!!

Hi Stevie I'm getting bored with the snow now too. Took me three hours to get back from Tesco on Tuesday and I've got a 4x4. The roads were blocked by rear wheel drive BMW's and Mercs that coouldn't get up the hill. Ended up driving up the pavement to get past. My Storms MOT ran out and because of t...
by silentjewel
Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Ebay 'storm seller does well .
Replies: 10
Views: 1777

Re: Ebay 'storm seller does well .

Not for sale...

Next time your going for a run count me in. Water wings are in the bin. Will ride out in the rain.

Grant
by silentjewel
Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Ebay 'storm seller does well .
Replies: 10
Views: 1777

Re: Ebay 'storm seller does well .

Hi Stevie

Does a good lookuing Storm put you in the mood again.

Grant
by silentjewel
Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Scotland - - Ireland Ferry Day trip £20 Inc. food .
Replies: 21
Views: 3141

Re: Scotland - - Ireland Ferry Day trip £20 Inc. food .

Had a great day out. Followed the coast to Ballycastle, Giants Causeway, NW200 route then a high speed run back to Belfast. Made the ferry check-in by 5 minutes. Roads were great, flash floods, hailstones, thunder and lightning. Car drivers were very curteous making space for us to pass. It doesn't ...
by silentjewel
Fri May 29, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Paint name or code
Replies: 0
Views: 235

Paint name or code

I've got a blue F3 VTR but cant find a paint code on the bike. I think there wasonly one blue colour for 2005. Does anyone know the colour name or code?
by silentjewel
Wed May 20, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Scotland - - Ireland Ferry Day trip £20 Inc. food .
Replies: 21
Views: 3141

Re: Scotland - - Ireland Ferry Day trip £20 Inc. food .

Hi Stevie

Have you been yet. I'm booked for the 14th June. Any suggestions for a route for the afternoon?

Cheers
Grant
by silentjewel
Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: West Scotland on a sunny April day Sorry RedstormV lol
Replies: 23
Views: 3918

Re: West Scotland on a sunny April day Sorry RedstormV l

Hi Stevie

Looks like you had a cracking day. Fantastic part of the world. I used to scuba dive Lock Fine most weekends all year round and even on a wet winter day it was great. Still waiting for my fuel tap but should have her runnuing again soon.

Cheers

Grant
by silentjewel
Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fuel tap hose connections
Replies: 5
Views: 588

Re: Fuel tap hose connections

Hi Stevie

The tank breather hose was kinking and not letting air into the tank as the fuel was used. Re-routed it and went out for a short run tonight. Working great now.
by silentjewel
Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fuel tap hose connections
Replies: 5
Views: 588

Re: Fuel tap hose connections

Thats her back together. I'll go to Kilmarnock for fuel in the morning and if she's running right I'll se at McFadzeans.

Grant
by silentjewel
Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fuel tap hose connections
Replies: 5
Views: 588

Fuel tap hose connections

I have taken four hoses off the fuel tap when I removed the tank but seem to have five possible connections. Can someone please send me a photo or diagrams of the correct connections?

Cheers
Grant