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by TUG
Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: northwest area.
Replies: 45
Views: 4802

Re: northwest area.

I might venture upto rivington barn tommorow and then down belmot race track, i mean road... will be about 1 or 2ish i would imagin, eee i dunno us young folk and lazyness. :thumbup:
by TUG
Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:01 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

Re: Hi

I've not pushed the bike hard enough yet to make me notice, it handles well compaired to my SRAD and my FZR400, Upgrades might be for if i decide to keep it longer than i intend but so far i'm just concerned about it running propperly, I'll read up on the things you suggested. :thumbup:
by TUG
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Elbow?
Replies: 12
Views: 1018

Re: Elbow?

When i crashed my SRAD, i damaged the nerves in my left arm and it was so weak i couldn't even lift my fingers in gesture to family. :shifty: But in time (and lots and lots of pain) i pushed through it all and have 90% of my arm back. It just takes time, take it easy and don't push to hard. I got al...
by TUG
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: Dodgy Dealers, Cheapest , Best Service etc..
Topic: servicing etc - Standish / wigan area (Lancs)
Replies: 2
Views: 1239

Re: servicing etc - Standish / wigan area (Lancs)

Thats a tough one, what kind of service you looking for? Drop me a PM as i fear the google trawler can get me into alot of trouble.
by TUG
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

Re: Hi

Thanks i dont think keeping it shiny side up will be much of a problem, its so easy to ride it amazes me. I've had a few offs but my one before the VTR knocked me for six and took me into a major spiral or hurt, but you know what they say, you only live twice!
by TUG
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:36 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: VTR1000 firestorm front cylinder problem
Replies: 19
Views: 2566

Re: VTR1000 firestorm front cylinder problem

Did i post up a picture on here? i cant remember, and i suppose so, i'll just look it over, i know what to look for its just finding the dam things lol, Mixtures will be well out with the K&N and the scorpion cans, probably running quite lean i would imagine.
by TUG
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: VTR1000 firestorm front cylinder problem
Replies: 19
Views: 2566

Re: VTR1000 firestorm front cylinder problem

When i first got it it felt powerful to me but the lads at the shop noticed it was flat, it will wheelie off the throttle in first but not in second? if that helps but it used to do that anyway before i fixed the plug cap issue. I'll balance them tommorow at work and inspect my plugs, can you give m...
by TUG
Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: VTR1000 firestorm front cylinder problem
Replies: 19
Views: 2566

VTR1000 firestorm front cylinder problem

Front cylinder exhaust is alot cooler than the rear one, what should i be looking at to fix it?
Forgot to mention this is with the bike stood and the plugs are new, plug cap is new, the K&N thats fitted is also clean.
by TUG
Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

Hi

Hi new to firestorms and big V twins in general, I have a yellow Firestorm and live in the wigan area.