the solution:
Firestorm touring conversion - long range tank
Firestorm touring conversion - long range tank
As my riding companions were all on BMW GS1200's, FJR1300, ZZR1200, I was getting a bit worried that my fuel range would leave me stranded at the roadside.
the solution:
the solution:
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AMcQ
Re: Firestorm touring conversion - long range tank
Hahah, it can be done with a VFR tank, but looks pants!
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lol, im going to do the 19l tank conversion soon...
about time i got around to it.
about time i got around to it.
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Got me safe for 150 miles on a tank, but only needed it once on a sunday when the little village petrol stations were shut in France.
Was a bit worried that the ferry people would make a fuss, but had no problem other than swinging my leg over all that lot in sweaty leathers without falling over!
Was a bit worried that the ferry people would make a fuss, but had no problem other than swinging my leg over all that lot in sweaty leathers without falling over!
AMcQ
Re: Firestorm touring conversion - long range tank
I will be working on a colour matched version for next timeJbrebel wrote:I like the silver finish AMCQ46
AMcQ
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True Timbo but not totally true.........Television and the truth rarely cross paths If you have to do top cover (up top with firepower) its your call. Not every scooter that comes within 100 ft gets it ....... I love the fact that the Storm will tour the world with the best of the rest with nothing needed but an extra fuel can 
If you have to do top cover (up top with firepower) its your call. Not every scooter that comes within 100 ft gets it ....... I love the fact that the Storm will tour the world with the best of the rest with nothing needed but an extra fuel can I see myself as a sensitive intelligent man but with the heart of a clown that causes me to **ck things up right at that crucial moment........'Jim Morrison'
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Sometimes the simplest things are the best 
Chris.
Chris.
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There should be fleets of mobile tankers travelling up and down the country able to fill Storms on the move like air-to-air refueling
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/Mod ... ling_0.jpg
IIRC the Lav RGS1000 had the petrol filler on the front of the fairing - ideal!
Now I realise why I was subliminally drawn to Red Storms...
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/Mod ... ling_0.jpg
IIRC the Lav RGS1000 had the petrol filler on the front of the fairing - ideal!
Now I realise why I was subliminally drawn to Red Storms...
It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
VTR Firestorm and other bikes t-shirts
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Doesn't the GF complain?
A burning pain in the nether regions?
Just suggest a live yoghurt douche.
It doesn't work, but it's bloody funny to watch.
EDIT: there's one on YouTube, just search for Live Yoghurt.
A burning pain in the nether regions?
Just suggest a live yoghurt douche.
It doesn't work, but it's bloody funny to watch.
EDIT: there's one on YouTube, just search for Live Yoghurt.
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It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Whats that then TM?
A mull her light...
I'll get mi coat..
A mull her light...
I'll get mi coat..
SP1's rock!