Ted's 'storm resto

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Agree no Hydraulic tensioners on VTR's. That must some kine of generalised instructions. I don't know as I not read them.

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I also agree, no hydraulic tensioners on the Firestorm,

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Well, I've fitted them!! Took probably longer than 2.5 hours, but then I did have to clean all the years of cack off too!!

Will post pics when I have wifi and not 3G!!
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Ted77 wrote:Well, I've fitted them!! Took probably longer than 2.5 hours, but then I did have to clean all the years of cack off too!!

Will post pics when I have wifi and not 3G!!
i turned mine over about 200 times before i pressed the start button, i was "cacking" myself. it started a treat, ran lovely and after 7000 miles haven't adjusted it once.
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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Well, I promised photos, so here they are!

Massive thanks to Carl for his brilliant write up on how to fit CCT's - the daunting task that it seemed to be, was made 100 times easier with his help - thanks fella :-)

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Good job well done :thumbup:
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:clap: :clap: :clap:

It given you the chance to get in and do some more cleaning too.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=25177

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I did the carbs too, Carl - just forgot to say!! Also put new pads in the calipers.....just waiting for the new rear line to arrive so I can put them all on the bike and do the brake fluid/bleed!
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Great work Ted, like the red ones!
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I did a bit of 'tarting up' this morning...

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Couple of other brackets to paint, plus the bottom yoke when I get around to pulling the forks out!
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Is the Kitchen in the Garage or Garage in the Kitchen. :lol:

I see you have plastic end cap missing on the front faring bracket/stay. Check you still have the balance weights inside the tubes where the mirrors attach. They help reduce vibrations. :wink:

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The garage has my sisters old kitchen units in it as my work bench!


And I just went and checked the bracket - both end caps are there :lol: ...just the photo makes it look like one is missing!!!
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And it continued a little today...

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And then after checking the head bearings (and finding they're still spot on), I painted the bottom yoke!

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And fitted the re-painted side stand...

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Next job will be to do fork seals, and clean the front wheel up!
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Work got in the way yesterday, but I have just ordered up a set of K-Tech springs to go in the front end when I change the seals/oil over!
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Been busy cracking on, so not really been on here all that much.

Rear line fitted:

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New springs, oil & seals done:

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Old crappy springs:

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Fairing bracket painted and back on:

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Master cylinder bracket painted:

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Fitting things back together:

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And what she looks like now!

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Just lower fairing to go on, and a bar end to get (if anyone has a spare + bolt, let me know!!) and then an MOT at the end of the week!!

Think it must be time for a beer! :beer:

Cheers for all your help :thumbup:
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