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New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:36 pm
by bobbler
Hi all,
I've finally bitten the bullet and bought myself a 97 VTR running project and I can't believe I didn't do it sooner as I've wanted a big twin since I sold my little 675cc engined Ducati ss years ago. Having had plenty of 4cyl bikes the big v-twin is a bit different but I'm getting used to it a bit more every ride.
Pics to follow, it's not the tidiest of bikes and cosmetically quite unloved but the engine is a peach and sounds great with a couple of harpoon cans.
Work planned so far are new pads, flat bar conversion and mcct. There will probably be more but we all have to start somewhere.
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:43 pm
by Kev L
Welcome to the club mate, plenty of useful information on here to steer you in the right direction
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:00 am
by exTRX850
welcome
This forum is a good 'un with lots of riders who have tried all sorts of mods.
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:43 am
by bobbler
A recent picture of the new toy. Needs a good clean, a general service and a belly pan. The luggage rack is going to be removed and refitted better, I'll just need to find the time to fabricate a few bits at work.
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:57 am
by alanfjones1411
Hello and welcome to the forum
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:51 pm
by AMCQ46
welcome to the club. bike looks ;like it will be loud
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:47 pm
by bobbler
AMCQ46 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:51 pm
welcome to the club. bike looks ;like it will be loud
Thanks, It's pretty loud and sounds great but maybe bordering on too loud if that's possible. I may have to invest in a couple of db killers for the early morning starts or I'll have some pi$$ed off neighbours after a while.
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:46 pm
by sirch345
Welcome aboard
The yellow touches work with the black paint,
Chris.
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:51 pm
by bobbler
sirch345 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:46 pm
Welcome aboard
The yellow touches work with the black paint,
Chris.
Thanks.
Had a run out with another v-twin today although I'm not sure if I should be mentioning a h**ley
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:17 pm
by Varastorm
Hi & welcome, nice bikes
Re: New to the forum and the bike
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:31 pm
by sirch345
bobbler wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:51 pm
sirch345 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:46 pm
Welcome aboard
The yellow touches work with the black paint,
Chris.
Thanks.
Had a run out with another v-twin today although I'm not sure if I should be mentioning a h**ley
Nice photo
You're okay, there are one or two on here who own Harleys, well there may be more of course but haven't said
Take a look at this link regarding security when posting photo's:-
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=42298
Chris.