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by Wicky
Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine Noise
Replies: 9
Views: 1714

Re: Engine Noise

Just your Storm's way of keeping you on your toes... :o :biggrin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Startle_response
by Wicky
Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine Noise
Replies: 9
Views: 1714

Re: Engine Noise

Sounds like carb fart - make sure idle is set to spec 1200—1300rpm to lessen chances of it stalling when idling or in low speed turns. No real cure apart from make sure carbs are balanced and TPS is set to spec.

Best not lug the engine in too high a gear at low speeds.
by Wicky
Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:21 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: Tail unit
Replies: 6
Views: 2555

Re: Tail unit

by Wicky
Sun Nov 01, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: lockdown project
Replies: 7
Views: 1342

Re: lockdown project

Carlosfandango wrote: Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:51 pm
i would post some picture but have not worked out how yet, any suggestions?
https://postimages.org
by Wicky
Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22380
Views: 1719190

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Re indicator switch

Already had to do mine when it became hit or miss in working - Open up the switch, uncsrew where it rotates blast with cleaner spray - let it evaporate away, then add some silicone grease.
by Wicky
Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:25 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Timing Chain Auto Adjusters....
Replies: 22
Views: 2267

Re: Timing Chain Auto Adjusters....

Best replace the auto CCTs with manual tensioners - and no need to change timing chains. *** Read Me for New Members *** > Bike Maintenance and Upgrades/Modifications > https://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=304638#p304638 https://p198.p4.n0.cdn.getcloudapp.com/items/4guJREYl/vtr-cct-bell_cu...
by Wicky
Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: raised beds
Replies: 12
Views: 1135

Re: raised beds

More comfy than a breeze block :D https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gravity-Adjustable-Recliner-Reclining-Hospital/dp/B07PNVHQLJ Seriously though, ideas with different materials https://www.apieceofrainbow.com/20-diy-raised-bed-gardens/ Cheap as you can get https://www.instructables.com/Raised-Planter-Bed-fr...
by Wicky
Sun Oct 25, 2020 5:29 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Timing Chain Auto Adjusters....
Replies: 22
Views: 2267

Re: Timing Chain Auto Adjusters....

A well known weakness of the VTR and good you got an early warning - Have a read through this:

*** Read Me for New Members *** > Bike Maintenance and Upgrades/Modifications

viewtopic.php?p=304638#p304638
by Wicky
Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Exhaust stud size
Replies: 4
Views: 826

Re: Exhaust stud size

90035-MZ1-000 BOLT, STUD, 8X24

Flange Nut 7mm 90304MM5000

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by Wicky
Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Christmas presents
Replies: 3
Views: 573

Re: Christmas presents

Should have instead gone Home Alone gift ideas :eek2

https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/kev ... nal-764578

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by Wicky
Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:38 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Clicking noise
Replies: 8
Views: 1275

Re: Clicking noise

Greetings

To reduce sound of 'click' fit a loud exhaust can and wear earplugs :-) Seriously, most likely chain on link pipe...

Plus any pics of your new Storm beastie?

:this_thread_is_useless_without_pics:
by Wicky
Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:30 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Poor handling
Replies: 13
Views: 1675

Re: Poor handling

After 3 years and some, the front tyre is likely past its best by date.

A Guide to Tire Date Codes > https://hooshmand.net/motorcycle-age-tire-dot-codes/
by Wicky
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Engine tuning
Replies: 26
Views: 3486

Re: Engine tuning

"am starting to think it's not an easy engine to tune ?" Yes the VTR V2 isn't as amenable as an IL4 to plug'n'play cheap tuning mods. Apart from lightened flywheel for a different feel. You can throw in a freer flowing airfilter and cans, dynojet kit and few dyno runs to fine tune it to ge...
by Wicky
Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Covid 19 virus
Replies: 265
Views: 42587

Re: Covid 19 virus

And winners should get a Tourist Trophy to whoever spreads it furthest and fastest...
by Wicky
Sat Oct 17, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Poor handling
Replies: 13
Views: 1675

Re: Poor handling

Try taking the shock spacer out - and /or start from scratch and use slotted washes so you can increase ride height in 2mm increments till you're happy. Also make sure the front tyre matches the rear, is in date, isn't squared off and pressures are set to spec. Cornering > https://www.vtr1000.org/ph...