Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Dazza2910 wrote: Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:56 am 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 else when I take the swingarm out!!

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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Dazza2910 wrote: Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:56 am 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 else when I take the swingarm out!!

Fun and games!
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I had to improvise a pin using a 17mm ½" socket

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Just remember to put a towel on the front mudguard/fender to avaoid scratches

And use a step ladder or garage joist to support the bike when dismembering the rear end

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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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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 when the swingarm is out. Will cross that bridge when I come to it. My old garage had handy rafters in the roof for such work.

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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Was speaking to the got I got the bike off today and he was asking how I was getting on and what I was going to do next. Turns out he's already put manual cam chain tensioners in. Result!

Engine service and coolant flush at the weekend is the plan.
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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Are you certain it has manual CCTs installed?

Your bike

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Manual tensioner

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OEM Honda imploding CCT

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Unless it's a Bazza converted pair

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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Looks like standard honda ones to me. :(
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Richard wrote: Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:54 pm Looks like standard honda ones to me. :(
Looks like autos to me as well Richard.
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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Oh well. I said manual ones to him, maybe he meant just standard ones. Bike hasn't been used since they were fitted.
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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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That is often the worst case scenario. At least to the stopper mod mate.
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Stopper mod?
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Open up a CCT and use a small rod to prevent the CCT completely letting go when the spring breaks.
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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Dazza2910 wrote: Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:14 pm Stopper mod?
Here you go:-

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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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The stopper mod does not stop the cct's from failing,but it does prevent engine damage.Imho the cct's may just as well be replaced with manual cct's as the autos have to be removed to do the stopper mod, so it makes sense to me to replace them and then it's job done for good.If you want to keep the original look of the bike there is a member on this site (bazza696) that converts autos to manuals.
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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Dazza,
Welcome form another Scot, there are a few on here but typically scattered around this fine land.
If your needing a set, i have a spare set of Bazza ones, were for another member, but he sold the bike first. Or just ask out, i'm sure the providers will be around soon enough to sell their wares. I have meetings in Edinburgh every month and always down to Murrayfield. the job itself is easy enough, you just need balls when you hit the Fire up button the first time round.

Anyway, if you tracking it, will knockhill be your local, or heading further south. Get it road going then you can enjoy both worlds.
Very nice of your friend just to hand it over, but Project bikes take dedication to get complete, just go look see how long some are ongoing in the "Projects" section. but be aware, they are very addictive when you do start moding them.

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Re: Acquired a 1999 Firestorm

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Not sure about putting it in the road yet as it's something else to tax and insure! Plus I love my KTM so know I'll be out on that more.

First track day on it will probably be Knockhill so it's not too far from home. Will maybe do a couple down south too. I love Oulton Park!

Definitely interested in the CCT's. Doing some work on it at the weekend so will let you know.

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