A few questions ?

gas · Post by **gas** » Sat Jan 11, 2003 8:20 pm

I have just become the proud owner of a standard '99 Firestorm and i have a few questions.Be gentle with me!
Can you adjust the biting point of the clutch as its at the end of the lever travel ?
Any reccomendations for braided steel hoses for the front brakes ?
When i fit aftermarket exhausts do ineed to re-jet?
Exactly how bad is the fuel consumption !

Thanks in antipitation.

elmer fud · Post by **elmer fud** » Sat Jan 11, 2003 8:53 pm

Eyup,
Clutch - don't know
Braided hoses - try new brake fluid first, it works wonders!
Exhaust - I didn't re-jet for my Remus and it didn't make any difference
Fuel consumption -

if you haven't got a shell plus points card, go and get one NOW!!!!! (16 litre tank, average 90 miles to light)

Welcome and enjoy the site

Dave.

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 3:56 am

You can adjust the clutch, or so I believe. I haven't seen mybike in a bit over a wk. some git decided to stop acros my lqne and well i kinda had a little coming together with him. the lesson to be learned from this is dont ride in shorts and a tshirt. but the clutch adjustment should be like the one on the front brake. Simply have a little play wth it and set to your desired position. there is also a bleed nipple down by the casing. use it. just like bleeding brakes. nothing like fresh fluid.

I to have a 99 storm and i recommend getting the carby's jetted. a k&n or bmc air filter wouldn't go astray either. trust me on this one i now get around 190k's before the light comes on as opposed to 120.

have fun and stay shiny side up mate...

blackstorm · Post by **blackstorm** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 8:47 pm

Dont know about the clutch biting point. Microns and Acropovich exhausts dont have to be rejetted ( But there can be benefits to power delivery ) Goodrich hoses are a big improvement and tank range (not to be confused with fuel consumption) is shite!