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Mainly removing this from WaxStorm. https://i.postimg.cc/cgLWRymN/20240602-140351.jpg Just as well I did it as the triangle to swingarm connection was a bit stiff, came off ok with a bit of persuasion... Luckily I had a refurbed one in stock so was a straight swap. Looking at the photo I think you ...

Welcome aboard from Norway
A nice introduction.

You have a fine looking bike there, and in the best colour of course, not that I'm biased

Chris.

RIP Martin,

Chris.

Very good of you to do that Martin, I'm sure some of the 2 stroke fanatic's and others here will appreciate it, I certainly do

Many thanks,

Chris.

Happy birthday young man

I hope you have a great day,

Chris.

Thank you Chris. I'm almost certain he said to me that he fit an R6 reg. My temperature gauge isn't working aswell. Is it worth buying a 2nd hand one and just replacing it? Thank you brother & god bless If your OEM regulator/rectifier didn't have any cooling fins on it, then yes one from an R6 ...

That has come around quick

Chris.

Welcome aboard Joe

The voltage regulator/rectifier is a weak point on the Firestorm, but the chances are it has already been changed by a previous owner. A MOSFET type R/R is the best option for a replacement,

Chris.

Welcome aboard Oscar

Chris.

Happy birthday young man

Chris.

Welcome aboard

Chris.

And to add to Nic's post above. The carbs will most likely need a strip down and clean of the jets etc if petrol was left in the carbs when it was laid up for 5 years. Tip, don't mix up the parts from the front and rear carbs as some parts are different between the two. Carb stripping: https://www.v...

Have a read of this link:
viewtopic.php?p=507386#p507386

Chris.

PS. Welcome aboard

Ideal Nic

Chris.

Good job Mac, WaxStorm is getting there

Chris.