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by vtrsteve
Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: high speed wobble
Replies: 8
Views: 1205

Re: high speed wobble

which dunlops are they??
by vtrsteve
Fri May 11, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Scratch Repair Pen
Replies: 4
Views: 1263

Re: Scratch Repair Pen

if it's like the one I've seen where you get a hoover and stuff thrown in for 'free' then watch the tv ad very carefully cos the footage of them repairing scratches looks like it's being run backwards - watch the first couple of demonstrations :roll: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08-ARRbLk5Q I've a...
by vtrsteve
Wed May 02, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Speedtraps, Gatso, Vascar (Vague and Spurious Calculations at random)
Topic: VOSA cars
Replies: 20
Views: 5559

Re: VOSA cars

They are only really bothered with HGV's nowt to do with speed checks, anpr etc
by vtrsteve
Tue May 01, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: modified top yoke
Replies: 12
Views: 1805

Re: modified top yoke

I just drilled the std yoke and bolted the risers on - just have to choose the positioning carefully with the casting webs underneath.
by vtrsteve
Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: new touring tool
Replies: 13
Views: 2414

Re: new touring tool

Kev L wrote:Now you're going to have to put a middle box in your signature, "This goes quite fast, most places!".
:thumbup:
I need to re-do it as the shogun has gone to meet it's maker..... probably a baked bean can by now :lol:
by vtrsteve
Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: new touring tool
Replies: 13
Views: 2414

Re: new touring tool

I'm picking up a Tiger 955i next weekend, plan to do some touring and even with the renthals on the storm I still find it hard to long distances on it......best bit is that as it's a proper bargain I can keep the Storm too 8)

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by vtrsteve
Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: TT 2012
Replies: 119
Views: 9218

Re: TT 2012

marravtr wrote: monkey bike!! 8O bet that was fun! :lol:
Fun???? hell no, never been that scared on 2 wheels 8O
by vtrsteve
Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: TT 2012
Replies: 119
Views: 9218

Re: TT 2012

I'm going over sat 26th May 11.15 from liverpool, will be in a green focus estate with the monkey bike on a rack 8)
by vtrsteve
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Whys it do this?
Replies: 11
Views: 2008

Re: Whys it do this?

Trust me, you DON'T need to go to the expense and hassle of a fuel pump! I had the exact same symptoms on a trackday at donington and was shown by another rider what to do, next session the problem was gone. sort the breather pipes for FREE before you do anything else.
by vtrsteve
Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Whys it do this?
Replies: 11
Views: 2008

Re: Whys it do this?

by vtrsteve
Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Tyre or suspension problem ???
Replies: 4
Views: 946

Re: Tyre or suspension problem ???

same here last 2 michelins did it and so has the new one with 100miles on it, probably due to the way they put the rubber on the carcass.
by vtrsteve
Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Whys it do this?
Replies: 11
Views: 2008

Re: Whys it do this?

it a well known issue with the carb breathers, as std they tuck back in between the carbs - pull then out and just let them hang down.
by vtrsteve
Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: TT 2012
Replies: 119
Views: 9218

Re: TT 2012

BIG BUMP!!! only a few weeks to go now :biggrin anyone fancy a meet up?? parliment square mad sunday, brew and up over the mountain? :thumbup: No way I'm going anywhere near the mountain on 2 wheels this year!!! going up there on the monkey bike last time scared the crap out off me with bikes flyin...
by vtrsteve
Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Boots etc
Replies: 19
Views: 2191

Re: Boots etc

SIDI Black Rains. Waterproof, comfy and can be worn all year with no issues. the good thing about them is,,,,you can walk in them without someone calling you "Squeaky".. and you should be able to pick them up for around £100. seconded, had mine for about 8 years and still as comfy and wa...
by vtrsteve
Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any lorry drivers here??
Replies: 17
Views: 2681

Re: Any lorry drivers here??

lloydiecbr wrote: you lazy cemex drivers you have more days off than you work lol
A mate of mine welsh dave is a cemex driver and he has more days off than the school kids
I can't deny it, I have landed on my feet with this job......and it takes 3 minutes to walk to work if I dawdle :lol: