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by Lee16
Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Exhaust temp
Replies: 6
Views: 1691

Re: Exhaust temp

Thanks for that chaps. I'll check the plugs and carb balance next week still. Then I've just got to attempt the cct job !! Only had the bike a month and although it's in good nick I have no idea if they have been done so I want be safe than sorry..

Thanks again :thumbup:
by Lee16
Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Exhaust temp
Replies: 6
Views: 1691

Exhaust temp

Evening chaps i have a question.. i have just fitted scorpion cans to my vtr, and have noticed that the n/s can gets alot hotter than the o/s.. It may of done the same with the standard cans but never noticed. Is this normal ??? seems to be running ok but i am going to check the plugs next week as i...
by Lee16
Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: WATCH THE WSB RACE LIVE
Replies: 3
Views: 684

Re: WATCH THE WSB RACE LIVE

I work @ Wigan Yamaha so not gonna be able watch it my self :( . I'll check out the Tap tho sounds good. And im with you on the Millenium breckie ! i worked there every weekend for a few months up until last month..
by Lee16
Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: WATCH THE WSB RACE LIVE
Replies: 3
Views: 684

WATCH THE WSB RACE LIVE

Come down too the Tuning Fork Cafe across from Wigan Yamaha and watch the WSB race in the comfort of leather couches and enjoy some good food. Race starts at 12pm... See you there :thumbup:
by Lee16
Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: New clothing @ Wigan Yamaha
Replies: 0
Views: 435

New clothing @ Wigan Yamaha

Come down to Wigan Yamaha and check out the new clothing range. Due to Frank Thomas going bust last month We have taken over the clothing. Our new brands are - SPYKE, Weise, MQP, HJC, BOX, SHOEI and coming soon - SIDI and REV'IT.. And while your here check out the TUNING FORK CAFE ! great food and t...
by Lee16
Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Easter monday event @ Wigan Yamaha
Replies: 2
Views: 824

Easter monday event @ Wigan Yamaha

Morning all on this snowy summer day :eh: I run the MotoRider clothing shop which is in the Wigan Yamaha showroom. We are having an event on monday 5th, we have a food and drink van coming and Rock radio will be here with Steve Berry, also playing live ANTHEM a very good classic rock band. we have 2...
by Lee16
Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:48 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Met office 5 day weather forecast
Replies: 11
Views: 10028

Re: Met office 5 day weather forecast

Yeh Metcheck is a good en. always gets it bang on near me.
by Lee16
Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Dodgy Dealers, Cheapest , Best Service etc..
Topic: Clothing and accessories @ good prices
Replies: 1
Views: 1263

Re: Clothing and accessories @ good prices

Yep that was me ! be good to see you again we moved across the road about a month ago bit smaller but still got good choice.
by Lee16
Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: Dodgy Dealers, Cheapest , Best Service etc..
Topic: Clothing and accessories @ good prices
Replies: 1
Views: 1263

Clothing and accessories @ good prices

Just letting you know i run a motor bike clothing shop in wigan, we are located in the Wigan Yamaha showroom. We carry a full range of Frank Thomas, BKS leathers, Shoei, Arai, Sidi, Knox and Motrax accessories. We are open 7 days a week and the kettle is always on so if you are out and about or in n...
by Lee16
Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:58 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Possible running fault
Replies: 14
Views: 1679

Re: Possible running fault

i took the bowls off and cleaned them out so i think it should be ok fingers crossed..
by Lee16
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:09 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Possible running fault
Replies: 14
Views: 1679

Re: Possible running fault

Just to let ya know i took my carbs off and found there to be a strong smell of diesel some how the tank has got diesel init ??????? anyway cleaned the carbs and tank out re-fitted them and then checked carb balance and found the rear carb to be way out so sorted them and cleanded the K&N filter...
by Lee16
Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Possible running fault
Replies: 14
Views: 1679

Re: Possible running fault

Cheers Tony it do's actually stall sometimes at lights, gonna spend all day monday trying to sort it will keep ya posted on the outcome. thanks again chaps for the advice :thumbup:
by Lee16
Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Possible running fault
Replies: 14
Views: 1679

Re: Possible running fault

Cheers mike i'll try it with baffles in see what that do's .
by Lee16
Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:46 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Possible running fault
Replies: 14
Views: 1679

Re: Possible running fault

the plugs that were in it were standard not the irridium ones would that be possibley a factor ? every thing happens at once need a new chain and sprockets and then found a 3 inch nail in my rear tyre. great !!! lol
by Lee16
Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Possible running fault
Replies: 14
Views: 1679

Re: Possible running fault

Yeh running it with baffles out. didn't even try it with them in, is it worth checking filter and carb adjustment any way ?

cheers stratman. i'll give that ago.
gonna strip it down monday see if i can get it running right