Kermit aka snot rocket [SOLD]
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- lloydie
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Kermit aka snot rocket [SOLD]
£2000 to forum members
This is one of the best firestorms out there .
I've built this bike from the ground up and only used the best parts I could find .
This bike wants for nothing ,it's all been done and then some .
I've turned this vtr into what Honda should of made in the first place .
There is still a few things it's new owner can do to put there own stamp on it .like a set of race cans and a belly pan ,
This really is a great looking bike and I always get great comments about it .
I have spent thousands on this bike tho I won't disclose the amount in case her indoors reads this as she'll want more shoes and handbags, not like she has enough already !.
Now some more information about the bike for you .
52 plate (late registration early model)
One previous owner,
44k ish on the clock,
It had an engine change due to cam chain tensioner failing and the replacement engine has 17k less than the bike ,
The engine is sweet and very quiet , it really is a good engine .
I have the original sales receipt and gold card from Honda and some history ,
The owners book is there too ,
V5 in my name and it has been updated with the engine and colour change .
Good bits ,
MOT till February 2016 it had one advisory for rear brake pads and I have replaced them .
I've just given it a full service containing off
Oil,oil filter, plugs,air filter,
And valve clearance check ,brake and clutch fluid change,
All bearings were changed late last year , swing arm,linkages,wheels ,head race,forks were serviced last year too, all brake calipers were services too.
Tyres (pilot road 2s) and brake pads and chain & sprockets are all good .
it had a new bigger amp battery in February .
So don't need any of that doing .
modifications .
929 blade front end including brakes with Armstrong wavy discs ,
Updated fork internals with linear springs .
Carbon front mud guard ,
Braided lines all round ,
2006 yokes (to keep the geometry correct )
Billet top yoke with risers and adjustable bars ( so you can set them how ever you like ,
Ohlins rear shock,
Hugger ,
Armstrong wavy rear disc,
Later model indicators with clear lenses ,
Bubble screen ,
Data tool gpi,
Volt,clock,temp display,
Cree LED side light ,
White dials ,
Givi rack and two helmet top box,
Lightened flywheel,
+4' ignition advancer ,
Cbr600rr Stick coils ,
Ngk iridium 5545 spark plugs,
Vac take offs,
Manual ccts,
Later finned r/r,
Full custom professional paint job in triumph roulette green and number boards ,
Under tray ,
Powder coated frames and swing arm .
Powder coated wheels,
Carbon engine covers ,
Mirror extenders,
Tank grips,
HRC tank protector and filler cap protector,
Titanium generator case plugs.
The bad bits .
There are two or three stone chips on the front fairing and one rub mark on the seat unit tho not easy to see or find unless you really look for them .
This really is a very well looked after bike and I'll be sad to see it go .
I recommend that you view the bike before committing to buy.
No warranty offered or implied
No returns
UK customers only
Cash on collection.
Please feel free to ask any questions regarding the bike.
This is one of the best firestorms out there .
I've built this bike from the ground up and only used the best parts I could find .
This bike wants for nothing ,it's all been done and then some .
I've turned this vtr into what Honda should of made in the first place .
There is still a few things it's new owner can do to put there own stamp on it .like a set of race cans and a belly pan ,
This really is a great looking bike and I always get great comments about it .
I have spent thousands on this bike tho I won't disclose the amount in case her indoors reads this as she'll want more shoes and handbags, not like she has enough already !.
Now some more information about the bike for you .
52 plate (late registration early model)
One previous owner,
44k ish on the clock,
It had an engine change due to cam chain tensioner failing and the replacement engine has 17k less than the bike ,
The engine is sweet and very quiet , it really is a good engine .
I have the original sales receipt and gold card from Honda and some history ,
The owners book is there too ,
V5 in my name and it has been updated with the engine and colour change .
Good bits ,
MOT till February 2016 it had one advisory for rear brake pads and I have replaced them .
I've just given it a full service containing off
Oil,oil filter, plugs,air filter,
And valve clearance check ,brake and clutch fluid change,
All bearings were changed late last year , swing arm,linkages,wheels ,head race,forks were serviced last year too, all brake calipers were services too.
Tyres (pilot road 2s) and brake pads and chain & sprockets are all good .
it had a new bigger amp battery in February .
So don't need any of that doing .
modifications .
929 blade front end including brakes with Armstrong wavy discs ,
Updated fork internals with linear springs .
Carbon front mud guard ,
Braided lines all round ,
2006 yokes (to keep the geometry correct )
Billet top yoke with risers and adjustable bars ( so you can set them how ever you like ,
Ohlins rear shock,
Hugger ,
Armstrong wavy rear disc,
Later model indicators with clear lenses ,
Bubble screen ,
Data tool gpi,
Volt,clock,temp display,
Cree LED side light ,
White dials ,
Givi rack and two helmet top box,
Lightened flywheel,
+4' ignition advancer ,
Cbr600rr Stick coils ,
Ngk iridium 5545 spark plugs,
Vac take offs,
Manual ccts,
Later finned r/r,
Full custom professional paint job in triumph roulette green and number boards ,
Under tray ,
Powder coated frames and swing arm .
Powder coated wheels,
Carbon engine covers ,
Mirror extenders,
Tank grips,
HRC tank protector and filler cap protector,
Titanium generator case plugs.
The bad bits .
There are two or three stone chips on the front fairing and one rub mark on the seat unit tho not easy to see or find unless you really look for them .
This really is a very well looked after bike and I'll be sad to see it go .
I recommend that you view the bike before committing to buy.
No warranty offered or implied
No returns
UK customers only
Cash on collection.
Please feel free to ask any questions regarding the bike.
Last edited by lloydie on Tue May 12, 2015 4:53 am, edited 6 times in total.
- lloydie
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Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
Lube, no lube, it's your choice .
Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
If you haven't seen the bike in the flesh, it is a stunner.......... and Lloydies skills with the spanners mean that the new owner will have nothing to worry about.
good luck with the sale
good luck with the sale
AMcQ
Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
nothing to worry aboutAMCQ46 wrote:If you haven't seen the bike in the flesh, it is a stunner.......... and Lloydies skills with the spanners mean that the new owner will have nothing to worry about.
good luck with the sale
loydie wont be there at the sale of his own bike
told you not to but oh no you knew better
- lloydie
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- Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:16 pm
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Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
thank you al .
and i will be there at the sale
and i will be there at the sale
Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
I never thought I would see the day you would put Kermit up for sale Lloydie
I think you will regret it mate it's one of the best around
I think you will regret it mate it's one of the best around
Duffy1964
Yellow 1997 Storm R.I.P. Orange 2000 Streetfighter (Rufus), Red & Silver 1968 Triumph Trophy 650, Blue 2003 Storm Project, Red 2007 Montesa Cota Trials 250 & 1959 BSA D7 175cc Bantam Trials Project
Yellow 1997 Storm R.I.P. Orange 2000 Streetfighter (Rufus), Red & Silver 1968 Triumph Trophy 650, Blue 2003 Storm Project, Red 2007 Montesa Cota Trials 250 & 1959 BSA D7 175cc Bantam Trials Project
- agentpineapple
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- Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:16 pm
Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
a real shame that your selling it mate, someone will get a very well sorted bike.
HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!!
Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
Don't sell it is all I can say
- lloydie
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Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
It might not sell :-(
Lube, no lube, it's your choice .
Lube, no lube, it's your choice .
Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
Cant believe you 'might' end up selling the kermit after al the hard work and £ hope it all works out
1998 black vtr (mods cbr900 fork conversion, ohlins rear shock, ohlins steering damper, prolite discs brembo master cylinder, goodridge braided lines, harris rear sets, Quick shifter,Mario Fairing, etc)
Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
Good luck with the sale mate, bikes looking good.
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Penske shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, lashings of Ti & CF
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Penske shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, lashings of Ti & CF
Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
Question: The cable tie on lower fork leg?
And good luck with the Sale, if it were closer to me, i'd snap it up.
And good luck with the Sale, if it were closer to me, i'd snap it up.
3 out of 5 people are not the other 2.
- lloydie
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Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
To see max fork travel .Salty Dog wrote:Question: The cable tie on lower fork leg?
Lube, no lube, it's your choice .
Re: Kermit aka snot rocket for sale
Swaps?
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