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by Lutonstorm2
Sun May 30, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: headlight covers and the plod
Replies: 17
Views: 2181

Re: headlight covers and the plod

Unfortunately he's got a point, but you might have an interesting get out! The only colours allowed to show are: White to the front and white or red to the rear. That's why all "ice blue" etc headlights and silly red/blue posing lights are all illegal. However yours were not on, and I cann...
by Lutonstorm2
Sun May 30, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: WORKSHOP DAY.
Replies: 248
Views: 24775

Re: WORKSHOP DAY.

In a head-smacking motion....."DOH"

Yes of course!

Ok, don't have any bigger than a size 10. So anyone know the sizes so I can order a couple?

Cheers and happy riding this weekend in the sun!
by Lutonstorm2
Sun May 30, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: WORKSHOP DAY.
Replies: 248
Views: 24775

Re: WORKSHOP DAY.

Should be getting a pair of standard CCTs next week and so if I don't get called to work that day,I'll be over too, if that's ok?
I can bring a carb tune kit for anyone needing one?

Ok stupid question.... What tool do I need to loosen off the alternator covers??

Cheers Tony, great idea this!
by Lutonstorm2
Tue May 25, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Cam Chain Tensioners required
Replies: 9
Views: 1028

Re: Cam Chain Tensioners

David Silvers. On the web
£31 for the CCT and about £2 for the gasket.

Any advances anyone? I need some next month and was going to use Dave Silvers
by Lutonstorm2
Tue May 18, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: £4 for 50 odd miles hee hee
Replies: 13
Views: 990

Re: £4 for 50 odd miles hee hee

Yeah as fuel goes, thats pretty good! With my '98 Storm, I put about £14-£15 in it (full up to lower cap!) and always get over 100 before the light comes on. Funny how running it around town for a year or two , the light came on after about 70 miles. Now I put 300 miles on it each week, the fuel c...
by Lutonstorm2
Tue May 18, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: Clutton, Midsommer Norton, Chewton Mendip area?
Replies: 0
Views: 364

Clutton, Midsommer Norton, Chewton Mendip area?

Not really a "was it you?" More of a, "are you there?" Have seen a couple of storms, Silver and Blue I think, but just wondering if anyone else is around the Somerset area? Would be nice to get to know some of the better roads. Im in Luton usually, but commute for three days a we...
by Lutonstorm2
Sat May 15, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Adapting stock exhausts
Replies: 2
Views: 625

Re: Adapting stock exhausts

Oops, sorry for posting in the knowledgebase....

Could admin move it into the workshop area or delete it after the answer arrives??

Nice start Simon! Duh......
by Lutonstorm2
Sat May 15, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Adapting stock exhausts
Replies: 2
Views: 625

Adapting stock exhausts

Hi everyone, especially PhilVTwin- it's been a while and I'm back and comuting from Bristol to Luton!! Ok, finally want some more sound from my stock exhausts and can't find the original post about drilling out the baffle ends... I've got three holes drilled so far ( came like that) but want more. H...
by Lutonstorm2
Tue May 04, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: VTR running temperature
Replies: 15
Views: 4284

Re: VTR running temperature

Hi everyone, back after a year away - nearly! Hmm, seems like I'm the other way around and now I'm wondering if mine's ok?! Hardly moves off the bottom marker and makes it's way (quickly) up to half in traffic. I'm doing 12000 miles a year now commuting from Bristol to Luton.. M4 and "just"...