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Mac mentioned using an old socket. Pretty sure I still have my imperial ones kicking about somewhere that never get used, so will try that later. I learnt my lesson with the towel trick when I scratched one of my bikes years ago!! Had looked into one of these lifts that goes under the engine for whe...

Will need to get some paddocks stands too. Already have two, but the front one is an under yoke one and I don't have the right pin size. The rear one I have has hooks and the Firestorm swingarm doesn't have anywhere to screw in bobbins! So another purchase...... Although I'm going to need something ...

I've already thought about the CCT's so will probably add that to the list.

Already got the service manual.

Got all the bodywork and lights, except one indicator, but probably going to be track bike anyway.

List so far :

Engine service
Coolant flush/bleed
Possible carb balance/clean
Rear shock doesn't look great
Front fork overhaul
Tyres
Brake pads
Braided hoses
Oil cooler pipe doesn't look great
Full set of fairing bolts
Get wheels blasted and painted

That'll do for now!!

It's been sitting in a damp workshop for a few years. All cleaned off though. According to the service book it's done less than 1500 miles since it's okay service. I'll do it all again anyway, but at least it hadn't done to many miles before being laid up.

Evening. Acquired a 1999 Firestorm in need of some TLC. Got it for nothing from a colleague. Fitted a new battery and it fired straight up. Cleaned the cobwebs and mould/dirt off it today and started making a list of things to do and bits required. First step I think is to give the engine a service....