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Hi Mate,
Has the trip meter stopped working as well?
I had this fault on my bike, it was caused by the trip meter reset button getting stuck.
Rob

I will try and answer the mundane part, dash bulbs. They are 12v 1.7w bulbs and like rocking horse sh1t, I found a dealer who sells them for approx £3.00 each. I went to Halfords and bought the 2.2w ones. I exchanged them with the idiot lights that you dont use very much, e.g main beam and sidestan...

Hey Col, Chris,
Thanks for that.
It could be a misfire on one cylinder, it has a K&N filter in it.
It doesnt sound metalic at all, the chain cush rubbers all seem fine.
If its a common thing on the firestorm then I can live with it, it doesnt stop my enjoyment of it.
Rob

99 VTR with 18k on the clock.

I get a strange donk when on a light throttle sometimes on the overun or as I go down the box or simply poodling along in traffic in a low gear. The clutch seems to be fully engaged no slip or wheel locking, chain is adjusted ok. Anyone know if this is common on the VTR?

Timbo,
I have the same colour on a 99 T plate.
And it aint fuchin Teal blue.
Its Medium Blue Metalic.

The info on the label is;

Paint Code B-162M

Rob

Hi Mate, Mine is a sod to start as well. Try this, turn it over with full choke for a few turns, turn choke off, turn throttle just a little, press starter and open throttle just a touch as it fires. If you dont catch it try again. The key to this is getting it going before the battery goes flat, I ...

Hi Mark,
I have just got mine through the private ads on the MCN website, it did take a couple of months of looking though. Some are up for rediculous prices but keep looking and I am sure that you will find one to suit.
Regards
Rob

Hi Stratman,
Thanks for the info.
Rob

Yup, I agree. Mark is a really good bloke, he gives sound advice and doesn't rip you off. I trust his opinion. Most of the blokes in my firm go to him.

Thanks chris I will have a listen for that.
Hi Tony, Tim.
I am in drizzly bournemouth. Yep the bike is graaaaaaat.
Rob

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the reply.
I already have the Haynes manual, but it doesnt cover manual chain tensioners only the automatic sprung loaded ones. Sorry if my original post was confusing.
regards
Rob

I have just bought a 99 storm in blue, thankfully the previous owner knew what he was about and fitted some manual cam chain adjusters. Can anyone advise on the on going maintenance of these and how to do it if poss. Its my first V twin I have always had inline 4's in the past, so I am looking forwa...