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by gilson
Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Brake calliper question/s
Replies: 6
Views: 637

Re: Brake calliper question/s

Whilst having fun and braking increasingly late at Snettetton, my brake pistons seized. I overshot the hairpin and as I released and tried to get back online my front wheel washed out. Fortunately it was the hairpin and I was going slow. The warning signs were there. The front wheel wouldn't spin fr...
by gilson
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Exhaust Recommendation for Firestorm
Replies: 45
Views: 7529

Re: Exhaust Recommendation for Firestorm

There's a nice moriwaki full exhaust on Jaunce now.

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by gilson
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: I met DJWalker at Brands
Replies: 6
Views: 922

Re: I met DJWalker at Brands

The Indy suits the Storm well. Apart from a few hundred meters in fourth, it's 2nd and 3rd practically all the way round. The auto gearbox is my favourite thing about the Storm [emoji23] Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk You still running the 16 tooth front sprocket, then? Hi Tony, I haven't cha...
by gilson
Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: I met DJWalker at Brands
Replies: 6
Views: 922

Re: I met DJWalker at Brands

DJ did say that it was one of Mac's. He was certainly enjoying it. I think it was his first track day too. It's great to see another Storm and even better to recognise the person from his forum name. Plans are afoot for Donny. I've never been there but several mates say it's a great track. I'm buyin...
by gilson
Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: I met DJWalker at Brands
Replies: 6
Views: 922

I met DJWalker at Brands

I haven't been here for a while, no reason other than not really riding doing much on the bike. It was great to meet another Firestorm track bike owner. There was also a third Firestorm at Brands yesterday, but I didn't see them. Sharing a garage with @DJWALKER was really good fun. I hope all is wel...
by gilson
Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Riding help...leaning
Replies: 20
Views: 2297

Re: Riding help...leaning

Nothing better than brand new tyres. Most of your troubles will dissappear.
by gilson
Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: 25th Anniversary Meet up. 9th July National Motorcycle museum
Replies: 111
Views: 13686

Re: 25th Anniversary Meet up. 9th July National Motorcycle museum

Sorry guys but I am not able to attend this time. As I am awaiting heart surgery in three weeks time. My wife and I feel that it is too long a journey to undertake at this time. Have great meet up and keep the VTR Firestorm alive and well. Safe journey to you all Good luck, Roger. Sending positive ...
by gilson
Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: Time to give racing another go
Replies: 10
Views: 1287

Re: Time to give racing another go

So my first proper go at racing is done. Three days in the sun at Cadwell with a great bunch in the MZ 250 club. There were some ups and downs, in very quick succession at one point, but it was a great weekend that's got me thinking. I arrived Thursday night and got introduced to my bike, mechanic ...
by gilson
Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hoppy Hatchday Kev L
Replies: 10
Views: 858

Re: Hoppy Hatchday Kev L

Kev L wrote:Thanks very much chaps. Off work today and had a great day. Plenty of sunshine, food and drink. Then saw the Grandkids this evening,
[emoji481]
Happy birthday Kev. Many Happy returns.
by gilson
Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22380
Views: 1718798

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

Took the KTM for an MOT this morning and she passed! I double checked the lights and horn as I left my house for the mot... damn horn doesn't work! Quickly ripped the extra loud horn from old Stormy and connected the wires and cable tied it to the side of the bike. Where I had cable tied the tempor...
by gilson
Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Tarazon brake rotors
Replies: 16
Views: 2706

Re: Tarazon brake rotors

Got the new discs and pads fitted this weekend and rode a 200 km break in trip on my favourite b-roads. Everything seems ok. Stopped for a coffee and met a guy who - judging by his stories - invented Honda motorcycles amongst many other things :roll: He commented on the new shiny discs and said: I ...
by gilson
Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Jamoi
Replies: 12
Views: 956

Re: Happy Birthday Jamoi

Thanks for the birthday messages gents! I'll let you off Mac, as it goes Frank sent me a card and signed your name in it [emoji6] My birthday plans didn't happen in the end, so I had the whole weekend by myself with nothing to do. Not too bad I guess... I washed my van, had a workshop tidy-up, gave...
by gilson
Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy birthday MK_WF
Replies: 6
Views: 728

Re: Happy birthday MK_WF


I hope you had a lovely day.
by gilson
Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Hatchday E.Marques.
Replies: 5
Views: 631

Re: Happy Hatchday E.Marques.

AMCQ46 wrote:late but hope you had a great day
Me too, happy belated birthday Eric
by gilson
Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:34 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: VTR track bike conversion
Replies: 128
Views: 22932

Re: VTR track bike conversion

RodneyT wrote:Wow! That certainly is a lovely looking track bike -well done! And it's a great action shot as well.
Unfortunately, I'm still not able to ride on the track as the bones haven't fused and ned a bone graft so that's me out for the rest of this year as well. :(
Thank you.

I do hope you heal quickly.