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Hey guys, thanks! Got all the little stickers off now so looks even better! Need to get a pic but its on a stand in the shed doing the carbs and ccts at the moment. Not licensed to ride it, so having it on a stand helps remove temptation.....

popkat wrote:That's not a firestorm master cylinder, I'd guess at VFR bars and master cylinders.

All the 2006's I have seen have the same clutch reservoir/master cylinder. Maybe an Australian thing?

Here is a photo of the airbox exactly how it was when I pulled the filter out; https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4502/37226280844_56d7c01b30_b.jpg MacV2- no rubber bungs on little filters. Popkat - pulling the carbs more to check the condition and whats inside. As the bike has only done 130kms in 2 yea...

Hi guys, as I posted in The Welcome Inn I have purchased a 2006 VTR1000. When I bought the bike, the clutch reservoir window looked a bit dodgy; https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/37226281594_854bc69502_b.jpg When I opened it up, the gel like sludge looked like this; https://farm5.staticflickr.com/...

Thanks guys. Here's a photo of the clutch window when I bought the bike; https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/37226281594_854bc69502_b.jpg I also put a post up in the 'Starting engine' thread about the brass replacement fitting on the choke cable (starter valve). I broke 1 on disassembly. I think I n...

Hello from Perth, Western Australia! I joined here a while ago doing pre purchase research, now I am happy to return an owner. In the absence of a paint code, I will assume its Italian Red, 2006 VTR1000 with Jardine RT-1 high mount cans, K&N filter and jetted accordingly. It has done 130 kms in ...

Hi, recently purchased a VTR1000, and was advised to check the jetting. Despite my most careful attention, managed to break the rear choke fitting. Are these brass replacements still available?