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by steveb
Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: anyone fancy joining me in giving up smoking??
Replies: 74
Views: 4554

Re: anyone fancy joining me in giving up smoking??

Just try to remind yourelf its not a treat! Every day you beat the weed is giving your body a treat. Well done so far. Kaz, what Beamish says here is soooooo true. I feel so much better for not smoking, nearly four years on it is the best decision I've ever made. Keep strong, you are stronger than ...
by steveb
Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puig Double Bubble Screen
Replies: 6
Views: 1014

Re: Puig Double Bubble Screen

Did you win it then?

I really like the shape of that...................I've got a DB on mine but not that sporty. I've toyed with putting the original back on but I like that puig
by steveb
Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:04 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: new owner of vtr but problems since day one,help.
Replies: 73
Views: 5613

Re: new owner of vtr but problems since day one,help.

If your gonna buy a reg / rec get one for a Yam R1 from ebay, looks like the one in this link; http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15670 But needs mod'ing as per the instructions here; http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5308 I've just bought a Yam reg / rec for ...
by steveb
Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: anyone fancy joining me in giving up smoking??
Replies: 74
Views: 4554

Re: anyone fancy joining me in giving up smoking??

Well done Kaz..........you are definately makeing the right decision. I gave up on May 3rd 2006 and haven't smoked since - 15 years of smoking and I was getting through 30 a day when I stopped. here are the milestones, 3 days - gets easier 3 weeks - cracked it 3 months - body is ridding itself of al...
by steveb
Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hello (Again)
Replies: 5
Views: 1348

Re: Hello (Again)

Sorry i have been away for a while, been busy at work not had much spare time, Moved house but now back to normal. I have been riding all through the window and have unfortunately dropped the bike twice, first time hit some diesel on a junction so was a low speed drop, snapped clutch lever, bent re...
by steveb
Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Reg Rec's
Replies: 2
Views: 406

Re: Reg Rec's

Thank you
by steveb
Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: White dot on CCT??
Replies: 15
Views: 2347

Re: White dot on CCT??

I've been told from two seperate honda dealers that all the problems with the CCT's has been sorted with the current generation of CCT's - orange dot ones. Can anyone confirm or rubbish this? They both also said the oil struggles to get up to the front CCT and thats why that one usually goes, not he...
by steveb
Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Reg Rec's
Replies: 2
Views: 406

Reg Rec's

I know that it is best to use a Yamaha reg/rec and I've got the modification paperwork printed off.

Does it matter if it is an R1 or an R6 one and does it matter what year / series of those bikes it came off?

Thanks Steve
by steveb
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: White dot on CCT??
Replies: 15
Views: 2347

Re: White dot on CCT??

Hi Nut, Just done mine and I replaced pink dots for some orange dots supplied by Dave Silvers spares I would not take the risk and order some new ones. I took ages to go out and have a go at doing mine but following Sirch345's instructions (on this site) you cannot go wrong. If you don't change them...
by steveb
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: It's coming..............
Replies: 11
Views: 1631

Re: It's coming..............

Nearly good riding weather today, sun was out roads were drying and a bit warmer than it has been. Glad I didn't give in to temptation though as it rained for about half hour at lunchtime. That video clip that Timbo posted is almost tourture...........but the days are getting longer and spring is o...
by steveb
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ohh what a splendid day !!
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Re: Ohh what a splendid day !!

For all you year round riders ,and you guys with new cars please ignore my post :wink: I used to ride all round but then I had a DRZ400 on an 05, but for some reason (obvious really) I think my storm is the best bike I've ever owned and it's my 7th bike and the oldest (98) bike i've ever owned!! On...
by steveb
Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: It's coming..............
Replies: 11
Views: 1631

It's coming..............

Nearly good riding weather today, sun was out roads were drying and a bit warmer than it has been. Glad I didn't give in to temptation though as it rained for about half hour at lunchtime. That video clip that Timbo posted is almost tourture...........but the days are getting longer and spring is on...
by steveb
Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:11 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Worry free riding - CCT's done!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1610

Re: Worry free riding - CCT's done!!

woah woah woah !!!! Someone mention flaps? Why wasnt i told? :eek2 Oh sorry, that sort, oh well :) Anyways, well done Steve, CCT issue free riding now for you. Done your reg/rect? I'm removing the seat unit next week to do the undertray so I'll check if it's the original Honda one then. I'll price ...
by steveb
Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Worry free riding - CCT's done!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1610

Re: Worry free riding - CCT's done!!

woah woah woah !!!! Someone mention flaps? Why wasnt i told? :eek2 Oh sorry, that sort, oh well :) Anyways, well done Steve, CCT issue free riding now for you. Done your reg/rect? I'm removing the seat unit next week to do the undertray so I'll check if it's the original Honda one then. I'll price ...
by steveb
Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Worry free riding - CCT's done!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1610

Re: Worry free riding - CCT's done!!

Well done mate, feels good doesn't it! You are now part of the changed CCT gang and will feel more at one with the Storm! Zen.................................................................. Thats toss really but it has saved you shite loads of cash :biggrin I'll be happier to thrash it a bit hard...