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by lanny
Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: to buy or not to buy
Replies: 7
Views: 997

Re: to buy or not to buy

Watty wrote:
lanny wrote:A shame its a cat D, http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-moto ... to-content
Still bloody tempted though.
How do you know it's a cat D mate?
Phoned with a few questions :)
by lanny
Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: to buy or not to buy
Replies: 7
Views: 997

to buy or not to buy

A shame its a cat D, http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-moto ... to-content
Still bloody tempted though.
by lanny
Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: 2005 Firestorm
Replies: 30
Views: 2215

Re: 2005 Firestorm

Sad but good luck with the sale. From experience of owning 50 or more bikes I don't think I can honestly say I have found a keeper, I have gone back to the same models thinking they were better than what I swapped for but nothing ever stays longer than 2 years. Twins, triples, v fours, fours, single...
by lanny
Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: Abba stand and vtr fitting kit
Replies: 7
Views: 1006

Re: Abba stand and vtr fitting kit

Thanks for the replies all - fellow stormer has bagged iy. :thumbup:
by lanny
Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: Abba stand and vtr fitting kit
Replies: 7
Views: 1006

Abba stand and vtr fitting kit

Now surplus - a abba stand with standard and extra swing arm removal fitting kits. Due to weight and awkward shape It needs to be picked up from the Wigan area, sorry but posting is out of the question. Condition is great with just the usual marks from use, in fact the swing arm removal kit is unuse...
by lanny
Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:58 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: 1996 fireblade SP build
Replies: 4
Views: 622

Re: 1996 fireblade SP build

Them volours seem to mimic the TT legends colours to me, all the same it still looks class :thumbup: y.
by lanny
Sat May 31, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: orange storm
Replies: 1
Views: 564

Re: orange storm

Now on fleebay if anyone's interested. few pics and bit of a write up on what's been done, realistic price for a decent bike. :thumbup:
by lanny
Sat May 31, 2014 3:01 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Test ride
Replies: 6
Views: 439

Re: Test ride

Great to hear - Now you need to learn how to dodge the rain if you want it to stay that smart, well done mate you have done a top job. ENJOY ! :thumbup:
by lanny
Fri May 30, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Test Picture
Replies: 7
Views: 475

Re: Test Picture

Very smart - when is it ready to ride ? You have made it to precious to get wet ! :thumbup:
by lanny
Mon May 26, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: orange storm
Replies: 1
Views: 564

orange storm

Putting my W reg orange storm up for grabs as looking to buy a newer one, 24k miles, brand new rear pr3, brand new rear wave disc and pads, Brand new x- chain and sprockets, brand new titanium rear disk bolts and stainless sprocket nuts, new cush rubbers, just had rear wheel coated white and new bea...
by lanny
Tue May 20, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22501
Views: 1888803

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Had a rear wheel powder coated white, fitted it with new bearings and seals, new cush rubbers, new rear disc and stainless bolts, new sprocket and stainless nuts and a new pilot road 3. Cost a bloody fortune 8O I asked about a pr4 but the fitter suggested that unless I rode at the ragged edge I shou...
by lanny
Thu May 15, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22501
Views: 1888803

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Be good to see the result, have you seen it on something for real ? If not It may be worth testing it on a scrap part first. :thumbup: .
by lanny
Fri May 09, 2014 4:39 pm
Forum: Items Wanted
Topic: flymo orange seat hump
Replies: 7
Views: 1111

Re: flymo orange seat hump

Not a seat hump but there is a front mudguard. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR1000-Firestorm-Front-Mudguard-Fender-/151296389641?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2339f7b209 (:-}) that's like saying I need a knife to cut this rope, and someone gives you a spoon..... :lol: :lol: :lol: OR as...
by lanny
Sun May 04, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Head bearings clicking
Replies: 28
Views: 3607

Re: Head bearings clicking

Long shot, but are the pads seated and secured, check the rotas also. :thumbup:
by lanny
Sat May 03, 2014 9:14 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: scorpion cans (not for road use)
Replies: 9
Views: 545

Re: scorpion cans (not for road use)

Some just gone on ebay :thumbup: