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- Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:52 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: New owner questions - 1999 VTR1000F
- Replies: 8
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Re: New owner questions - 1999 VTR1000F
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...
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:21 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Engine - Dismantled view
- Replies: 1
- Views: 449
Engine - Dismantled view
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...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:21 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: First bike = Firestorm
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1848
Re: First bike = Firestorm
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...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:51 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: First bike = Firestorm
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1848
Re: First bike = Firestorm
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...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:49 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: First bike = Firestorm
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1848
Re: First bike = Firestorm
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-...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:46 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: First bike = Firestorm
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1848
Re: First bike = Firestorm
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...
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 2:02 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: First bike = Firestorm
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1848
First bike = Firestorm
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...