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The timing of the thread revival is apt. Although I haven't progressed any further, I'm now at a crunch point. Bike was MOT'd a couple of weeks ago and I noticed it still wasn't running great, even though I had the clamps/gaskets changed during the service. Still got the hanging at overrun/off throt...

Get all the bit's together & if you come to mine I'll help you fit them... That's a very kind offer, thanks. Leaning towards getting a set of VFR750 bars to see how they feel. Seems they might be able to be fitted with little interference with the fairing. Assuming none of the cables or brake l...

I'm back to thinking about keeping the storm and going for a high bar conversion. Wondering how much trimming the fairings for clearance affects resale value? I guess the bike is probably only worth £1500 tops anyway. Is it worth getting a set of pattern fairings from AliExpress and keep the stock f...

I've briefly ridden the Scrambler and I'd say it looks better than the ride is, doesn't seem a comfy position, My take is it's style over function. If you like the idea of a Ducati why not look at the latest Monster range, they have a fresh design with new frames, still look the same though. If you...

Do Ducati use the same engine in other models that you CAN get a test ride on? From what I understand the Scrambler range is the only Ducati now that comes with the 803cc air cooled engine. Also from what I understand the DS is tuned slightly differently to the other models +/or has a different thr...

Finally had success with a flat blade screwdriver "flipping" it round. Still a bit of a ball-ache and still no way I can do it with just my (apparently) puny fingers. Thanks for the tips. On to the next job! Well done, thanks for letting us know :thumbup: I only just realised you joined t...

Had it since new in 2003. Haven't been riding it much the last 5 years. Been standing pretty much unridden for 18 months - just ridden to and from MOT in March. I was thinking of selling but was also looking at what else is out there as I know I'll eventually end up wanting another bike. I'm 53 now ...

Finally had success with a flat blade screwdriver "flipping" it round. Still a bit of a ball-ache and still no way I can do it with just my (apparently) puny fingers.
Thanks for the tips.
On to the next job!

Thanks. I'll pick up some penetrant spray today and give it a go. I fear that I'm still going to need to MacGyver some sort of tool to initially break it loose though.

Sorry to bump this but just wondering how on earth I can adjust the idle? My hands are too big to get more than one finger on the adjuster knob and there's no play at all so no chance of "flicking" it round. I'm wondering if the screw may be seized - surely it can't be this hard to turn on...

Hi, i had a double bubble screen (aeromax) ermax before my accident. i'll buy exactly the same. looks good and it's very comfortable. i can send you a photo by e mail if you want. you can already see it a little in the "run galery". Oliv' Remember that the ermax screen needs new screws as...

I bought my 03 Storm a month ago for £5499 otr. Originally my dealer was going to pre reg it to get the discount from Honda, which is the same sort of deal Suzuki were offering on the SV1000. However, the rep told my dealer not to bother! I can't remember which site I first saw the deal on, but I m...

SiJ wrote:Its 'cause you live in Essex with all the wide-boys gsh!!!!!!

This is true.
Finally picked up my new Storm today - New 2003 candy blue official UK model £5499 otr - NOT PRE REG!!!! Insurance £350tpft, so not too bad.
And it's my birthday tomorrow. I am a happy puppy.
G

34 yrs old, clean licence for 14 yrs, 1 theft claim 2 yrs ago, no NCB

Some muppet yesterday quoted me £3000 TPFT. Twats.

Well, I had my last bike stolen over 2 years ago, lost all my NCB, so now I'm at stage one again - I was told on the phone that they won't even quote without at least 2 years NCB.
Gavin