Ted's 'storm resto
Re: Ted's 'storm resto
Agree no Hydraulic tensioners on VTR's. That must some kine of generalised instructions. I don't know as I not read them.
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I also agree, no hydraulic tensioners on the Firestorm,
Chris.
Chris.
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Well, I've fitted them!! Took probably longer than 2.5 hours, but then I did have to clean all the years of cack off too!!
Will post pics when I have wifi and not 3G!!
Will post pics when I have wifi and not 3G!!
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i turned mine over about 200 times before i pressed the start button, i was "cacking" myself. it started a treat, ran lovely and after 7000 miles haven't adjusted it once.Ted77 wrote:Well, I've fitted them!! Took probably longer than 2.5 hours, but then I did have to clean all the years of cack off too!!
Will post pics when I have wifi and not 3G!!
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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Good job well done
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It given you the chance to get in and do some more cleaning too.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=25177
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I did the carbs too, Carl - just forgot to say!! Also put new pads in the calipers.....just waiting for the new rear line to arrive so I can put them all on the bike and do the brake fluid/bleed!
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Great work Ted, like the red ones!
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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Is the Kitchen in the Garage or Garage in the Kitchen.
I see you have plastic end cap missing on the front faring bracket/stay. Check you still have the balance weights inside the tubes where the mirrors attach. They help reduce vibrations.
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I see you have plastic end cap missing on the front faring bracket/stay. Check you still have the balance weights inside the tubes where the mirrors attach. They help reduce vibrations.
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The garage has my sisters old kitchen units in it as my work bench!
And I just went and checked the bracket - both end caps are there ...just the photo makes it look like one is missing!!!
And I just went and checked the bracket - both end caps are there ...just the photo makes it look like one is missing!!!
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Work got in the way yesterday, but I have just ordered up a set of K-Tech springs to go in the front end when I change the seals/oil over!
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Been busy cracking on, so not really been on here all that much.
Rear line fitted:
New springs, oil & seals done:
Old crappy springs:
Fairing bracket painted and back on:
Master cylinder bracket painted:
Fitting things back together:
And what she looks like now!
Just lower fairing to go on, and a bar end to get (if anyone has a spare + bolt, let me know!!) and then an MOT at the end of the week!!
Think it must be time for a beer!
Cheers for all your help
Rear line fitted:
New springs, oil & seals done:
Old crappy springs:
Fairing bracket painted and back on:
Master cylinder bracket painted:
Fitting things back together:
And what she looks like now!
Just lower fairing to go on, and a bar end to get (if anyone has a spare + bolt, let me know!!) and then an MOT at the end of the week!!
Think it must be time for a beer!
Cheers for all your help