Black Storm From Derby

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Watty
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Re: Black Storm From Derby

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Welcome aboard :thumbup: Sentimental value is priceless mate
SH#T HAPPENS!!!!!!!!
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Metalmad18
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Re: Black Storm From Derby

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All of that for a little gasket? Might be a bit beyond me that one. Aint got the right tools/stuff to do it either.

I did already download the manual though. So I'll take a look anyway and see what my options are. It is working fine as it is but just blows a little bit out of that section. Passed MOT though :)
Honda VTR 1000F 1997 Black
Arrow Exhausts
Maxton Rear Suspension
Renthal Grips
R&G Bar Ends and protectors
ASV levers
Blackbird Stand

Wanted
Manual CCT's (bought but need to be fitted)
Mosfet Reg/Rec
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Metalmad18
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Re: Black Storm From Derby

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sirch345 wrote:Welcome back :thumbup:
You're doing a good job there :clap:
You should be very proud of what you have achieved with your Dad's old bike, I'm sure he would be,

Chris.

Thanks mate - that means a lot :) :) :)
Honda VTR 1000F 1997 Black
Arrow Exhausts
Maxton Rear Suspension
Renthal Grips
R&G Bar Ends and protectors
ASV levers
Blackbird Stand

Wanted
Manual CCT's (bought but need to be fitted)
Mosfet Reg/Rec
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AMCQ46
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Location: Worcestershire / Warwickshire border

Re: Black Storm From Derby

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Welcome to the forum.. The family connection will make this project very special.. Good luuck
AMcQ
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Metalmad18
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Re: Black Storm From Derby

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Already doing ok. Restored quite a lot of bits and fixed some major bodges that were found on it (from the person who had it several owners ago)

It has taken a lot of work to get back on the road and I have a fair bit left to do. CCT's next, exhaust downpipe repair, Reg/Rec, stock pegs to go on, full suspension setup with the maxton in the rear, some new levers if I can and a respray at some point. Thats just a small list. I really want to make it as perfect as possible out of respect. I am riding it as much as I can and I am developing a love for it. Which I did not expect coming from a CBR600FY. Which is a very different feel indeed. Toying with the idea of some bar risers to help the back a bit and maybe a taller screen. But I love the look how it is now. I don't want to mess with it too much, but make it as excellent under the hood(fairings?) as possible.
Honda VTR 1000F 1997 Black
Arrow Exhausts
Maxton Rear Suspension
Renthal Grips
R&G Bar Ends and protectors
ASV levers
Blackbird Stand

Wanted
Manual CCT's (bought but need to be fitted)
Mosfet Reg/Rec
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