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by sirch345
Tue May 07, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22461
Views: 1838008

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

Hi Chris, not sure tbh. They look brand new. The wiring and waterproof block connectors are new, direct straight fit to the vtr loom. It's a nice kit, very simple no messing. They're modified cbr1000 coils and come with the ridges smoothed off where the rubber boot slides on. The fella's done a lov...
by sirch345
Tue May 07, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: GrainStorm IX
Replies: 20
Views: 3299

Re: GrainStorm IX

Have a great weekend guys, I hope the sun shines for you :thumbup: :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Tue May 07, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22461
Views: 1838008

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

Fitted Denso stick coils, supplied as a kit by Matt Bikes on the FB forum - dunno if it'll improve 'owt, there was nowt wrong with the ignition & it ran sweet before doing the mod but for that price I thought I'd replace the 25 year old coils. Nowt to it, piece of cake. https://i.postimg.cc/svH...
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: MGP R4
Replies: 4
Views: 1029

Re: MGP R4

Who put the ball bearings on the track in the Spring race :crazy:

Chris.
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: MGP R5 Frogland...
Replies: 1
Views: 43

Re: MGP R5 Frogland...

Cheers Mac :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: VTR smoking when startup
Replies: 13
Views: 3088

Re: VTR smoking when startup

Hi Chris, thank you for the response I really appreciate it. I checked the oil level and it has dropped by about 500ml in a week (I drive the bike about 80km (50miles) per day. Looks like the bike is burning oil. I do however still feel that it might be valve stem seals as it smokes when starting a...
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Exhaust header gaskets
Replies: 7
Views: 124

Re: Exhaust header gaskets

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 im...
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Exhaust header gaskets
Replies: 7
Views: 124

Re: Exhaust header gaskets

Maybe they will be fine. OEM parts is all I would consider, especially given the price, for engine related parts. You most certainly don't want to shear the studs. I'm the same on OEM parts, however I can’t see the difference of compression between using the gaskets you have and the OEM parts being...
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: HB jchesshyre
Replies: 5
Views: 73

Re: HB jchesshyre

Happy Birthday Joseph :Birthday: :beer:

I hope you’re having a great day,

Chris.
by sirch345
Sun May 05, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The new Job...
Replies: 41
Views: 4166

Re: The new Job...

I was told on Thursday that my application to stay on as a yardie has not been granted. So I'm being made redundant ! However this was an informal meeting, I still have the formal meeting on Wednesday next week :confused Seems strange to me that they give you the good news but expect you to still t...
by sirch345
Sat May 04, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The new Job...
Replies: 41
Views: 4166

Re: The new Job...

I was told on Thursday that my application to stay on as a yardie has not been granted. So I'm being made redundant ! However this was an informal meeting, I still have the formal meeting on Wednesday next week :confused Seems strange to me that they give you the good news but expect you to still t...
by sirch345
Fri May 03, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 271

Re: Ebay

fabiostar wrote: Wed May 01, 2024 7:03 pm Iv solved the problem for now. i launched the netbook across the room :lol: :lol:
:lol: :lol: :clap: :clap:

I'm sure that did get rid of the problem :thumbup: :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Wed May 01, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Anyone feeling flush??
Replies: 3
Views: 84

Anyone feeling flush??

Storm owners :D :D https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145748075532?itmmeta=01HWSPE6S1185QJG9H5CJB9FAE&hash=item21ef43240c:g:iG4AAOSw3KJmLeML&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8EBVF6RR5otx8dXdDoh%2BbFVhCupwDZgPvVIEMf%2FwPo%2F9YU%2FLLBvgP0Gtrw1VcVnXyfa3MGnFFM9mOJtnbAt0adTzbvsH0Twy2HWezb8C99wAt41OGPcz84N4OBPZSVdf%2...
by sirch345
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: BSB R 2
Replies: 6
Views: 196

Re: BSB R 2

Thanks Mac :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 271

Re: Ebay

Rob, You could try removing the App and reinstalling it, but don't blame me if you lose your password or anything else :problem: :lol:

Chris.