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Thanks for checking Chris. The old gaskets never fell out, I had to pick them out like you say. They’re copper so easy enough to see, and they sit neatly in the groove of the outlet. I took these out before trying to re-install, I know that’s a common issue though if you don’t notice them. They can ...

The copper gaskets seat better and when the header is connected, it is flush with the engine port. The aluminium fibre gaskets create a gap because they are thicker (but I thought they were supposed to compress and crush on installation). The aluminium fibre gaskets create the gap you see in the ima...

Yeh I usually go all OEM, but every single parts store other than David Silvers sells the aluminium fibre gaskets. Only just checked DS as well, it’s usually my first port of call. (https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/VTR1000FW-FIRESTORM-1998/part_66661/) I’ll order new copper ones. It just seems we...

Hey guys, need help on this one. Doing a good bit of work to the Storm just now and one of those things was dropping the exhaust system to polish it all up. I'm now trying to reattach the exhaust with all new gaskets and clamps. The header gaskets I got are aluminium fibre (https://www.wemoto.com/bi...

Thanks for the videos. I didn't know you could buy the vinyl itself! Tomorrow I will see what a local upholsterer will charge me. You say your engine is tired. Could you get a compression test done on it? If that's fine, then it might just need servicing and a carb retune. You're generally better o...

Hey all, Just saw this ad on Ebay for engine parts, the guy had the whole thing dismantled and laid out which was a great view of all the components so figured it might be helpful for folks needing to see the parts and components all split out. Definitely better than the usual numbered black and whi...

the foam under the tank is just sound deadening, so has no effect on the "wobble" the side rubbers will be key to stability. for the CCT, it is a lottery, I have stoppers in mine, so fundamentally they are still the original parts.... and still working fine after 70,000 miles. but at leas...

It still has auto cct's.They will want changing to manuals as they are prone to letting go causing pistons to meet valves. Yup they're still standard and I've seen the writeups on changing them as a first upgrade. I'm surprised it's lasted 23 years with stock ones despite the common issue. Will che...

Welcome. Re tank wobble. There should be two rubber rubber blocks No.9 in the fiche, they fit on the tank seam & sit on the frame, one each side. At the front the two bolts should have rubbers (16) & top hat spacers (13) https://www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/hon/5053e8c1f870021c54be326c/fuel-...

Welcome Marty, looks like a fairly std spec bike which is a great starting point. the back brake is not particular strong on the storm, so there might not be anything wrong with it. but with the amount of engine braking you will soon find you have to be gentle with the back brake to make sure you d...

Hey Team Storm, Marty here, the Scottish Dunlop. I've finally gotten to the point where time and money have intertwined, making way for the licence and first bike. Having grown up with bikes and a racing keen uncle, it's been a long wait. 10 years after my first attempt till money ran out for licens...