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Thanks lloydie was hoping someone said that Im hoping that it`ll quicken the steering a bit as it tends to push wide especially at slow speed . Was thinking of dropping the forks through the yokes a couple of mill

Hi all Going to change the gearing on the bike :biggrin . So my question to you is which would you change. 1 tooth off the front sprocket or 3 on to the rear. I can only change at the mo (Lack of funds :cry: ). There`s not a lot of difference in price between the 2 :crazy: . If i up the rear will th...

Thanks chaps for all the advice . Great write up amcq46

Hi all. Removed the forks to paint the lowers and found the head bearings are goosed :roll: . Quick search on the bay and a full set of taper bearings with seals are on the way :D . As I haven't done a set in a while I would appreciated any advice on how to get the right tightness so as not to over ...

Thanks a lot for that cybercarl
Chric did you just do the 4 x 10mm hole and it sounds ok

Hi All I know this topic has probable been posted to death but i cant find any decent posts that explain what exactly i need to do to free up some noise from the big V twin. Cant afford new cans at the moment as lots spent this month on more important things (full service kit and manual cct`s). I've...

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Could anyone tell me what sort of mileage I can expect out the storm once the fuel light comes on. Was about 12 miles from home with my wallet in my locker at work . Made it home but the petrol station is about another 2mls from my house and there's not a lot of fuel in her

Hi all Thanks very much for all the advice :thumbup: . The beasty is home safe and sound :clap: . Glad it was peeing it down as it made me ride like the rozzers were right behind me :angel: . OH MY GOD id forgot how much fun these bike are. I was grinning like a cheshire cat all the way home even th...

Ha ha though that might be the case . Oh well best get there early and push her home

Morning all Going to pick up my storm tomorrow and panicking over the cct's. She's showing 30k on the clocks.I have new tensioners on the way but could any one suggest the best way to minimise the chances of the engine going pop. I have about a 30 mile motorway ride home. Any help much appreciated. ...

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome back . Is it me or is this week going really slowly or it could be im like a kid and can't wait to pick my bike up Saturday

Paul

Hi all at VTR1000.org Im back after 10yrs since selling my 1998 firestorm :eek2 . I pick up my 2000 model VTR on saturday and im looking forward to starting work on her :D . Shes not at her best just yet and needs some instant mods doing :roll: . Manual CCT's ordered and r/r on its way. Already foun...

I would also like to know if the fork job is money well spent as at the moment the slightest pot hole feels like i have a flat front tire ( i actually stopped to check it the other day). Any comments would be appreciated.
Paul

Cheers all for replies :D Tattie: Found one web site who do baffle thingies http://WWW.wolfracing.co.uk and for £35 they do you a pair but state that they dont make you road legal Twin tin: Did you fit them yourself if so will they fit in oval cans. Firestorm 996: Everyone i`ve spoken to say the co...

Got stopped by the police on easter sunday :x for a bike safety campaign that they are running. He let me off with the small indicators and one off my 2 illegal exhausts and only gave me a fixed fine of £30 for the other illegal exhaust as he said it would be a bit harsh doing me for all 3 (how kin...