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by bigtwinthing
Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:07 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Bar height
Replies: 19
Views: 2585

Re: Bar height

cheers,
by bigtwinthing
Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:07 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: exhaust Cans
Replies: 3
Views: 690

Re: exhaust Cans

hi I am actually in the new forest near Hythe, so the Torquay trip is a special trip using the coat road, esp past chicherall,Swyre,burton Bradstock and then bridport. Its always been a chosen trip on a nice cold morning, when its going to be warm after lunch(lots of cold oxygen induced air) the bik...
by bigtwinthing
Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Know anything interesting about Triumph?
Replies: 25
Views: 1441

Re: Know anything interesting about Triumph?

Yes! They need to get there bloody "recall" letters out quicker. I had a 2003 Triumph Tiger 955i and was sent a recall notive about the fuel hoses 3 days after it caught fire while i was at a set of Traffic lights. never again, Jap for me ever since.
by bigtwinthing
Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: exhaust Cans
Replies: 3
Views: 690

exhaust Cans

Bought some exhaust cans and link pipes from e-bay from Powertechperformance( i have used Simon for the last 6 bikes ive owned) they are the dogs, They sound awsome with the baffles out and the sound on overun is superb. beautifully made cans as usual and look fantastic in black.and £220 inc postage...
by bigtwinthing
Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:44 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Miss Your Storm - Would you? Do You? Why?
Replies: 147
Views: 162670

Re: Miss Your Storm - Would you? Do You? Why?

"cruisers" hmmm tried one for 3 days and got cheesed off with wind blowing up my trousers at 60 all the time,(legs forward and all that) and the handling was "pants" as expected, to me riding a bike is all about the lean angle, bit like skiing!!! I have the same moto for skiing a...
by bigtwinthing
Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Bar height
Replies: 19
Views: 2585

Bar height

hi is there anything for the Firestorm to raise the bars up a bit? my mate suggested a scaffold tube over the grips and "pull up a bit" the b8stard.
Regards Paul.
by bigtwinthing
Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) Fail Safe Mod. (aka Stopper Mod)
Replies: 146
Views: 124162

Re: CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) Fail Safe Mod. (aka Stopper Mo

hi if i buy manual adjusters how do i fit them? Do i need to get the engine in the correct position TDC etc any help would be much appreciated. regards Paul.
by bigtwinthing
Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: tobox and rack
Replies: 8
Views: 1660

Re: tobox and rack

hi not sure what topbox it , but its a smart Givi and takres 2 lids, in very good condition.If you e-mail me i will send some photo,s of it. Regards Paul.
by bigtwinthing
Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: tobox and rack
Replies: 8
Views: 1660

Re: tobox and rack

hi £45.00 plus the postage?
by bigtwinthing
Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: The worst bike you have owned.
Replies: 36
Views: 4448

Re: The worst bike you have owned.

Yamaha TR1 12 rear head gaskets over 2 years, a fully waterproof left boot thanks to all the oil coming from the costant oil leak from the rear head. Enclosed rear chain, and shocking handling. did look quite smart though, sold that and bought a ducati Darmah 900, that was almost as bad.
by bigtwinthing
Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22501
Views: 1887271

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

i have fitted two new "powertech performance cans" and link pipes, balanced the carbs, tuned the suspension a bit and been out for a blast, sound from the cans was awsome with the baffles out and on overrun it was just "music" bike is running superb after a tank clean and fresh 9...
by bigtwinthing
Tue Dec 25, 2012 10:42 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: 2001 Firestorm
Replies: 21
Views: 3195

exhausts and link pipes

hi Everyone and merry xmas. has anybody got a set of Canas and Link Pipes for sell to fit my firestorm please? Regards Paul.
by bigtwinthing
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:50 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: 2001 Firestorm
Replies: 21
Views: 3195

Re: 2001 Firestorm

hi Bike is a 2001 with the bigger tank and dash etc and is bright red. very happy with it so far, but havent had enough good dry weather to go out and check the handling.I have just changed froma Yam Fazer 1000 and i like the fact that is so different.
by bigtwinthing
Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: tobox and rack
Replies: 8
Views: 1660

Re: topbox and rack

oh ok Many thanks Paul.
by bigtwinthing
Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: tobox and rack
Replies: 8
Views: 1660

tobox and rack

hi
yes i am a bit thick but how do i post parts for sale pls??? I have a topbox and Givi arms for sale to fit a 2001 firestorm. Any help would be appreciated pls.