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by Stormin Ben
Mon Mar 17, 2003 12:14 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: How do I fit luggage
Replies: 12
Views: 2116

Luggage problem

Two helpful hints 1) get a tankbag 2) if you remove the seat and look underneath there are a couple of fold out bungee hooks I think (or am I thinking of my old bike?) Anyway, if I AM being senile and you've not got any there, if you unlock the seat and slide it back/up a bit you can get a bungee/ca...
by Stormin Ben
Fri Mar 14, 2003 6:29 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Knee Dragging on a VTR1000...
Replies: 25
Views: 3643

I found knee down on the storm a bit awkward at first coz the footpegs are a bit far forward so I guess rear sets would help.
However, you MUST remove the standard cans coz they're the next to go down and they don't flip up like the pegs (you can still see the pinch marks on mi seat!!)

Ben
by Stormin Ben
Thu Mar 06, 2003 10:14 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rear Cog
Replies: 4
Views: 1432

Sprockets

I've changed the rear sprocket by adding another 2 teeth. Result:- Punchier off the throtte Turns easier (shorter wheelbase) Looks smart Reduces unsprung weight on the rear It's not affected the top end noticeably, according to calculations top speed is reduced by 4.9% (43teeth / 41teeth = 1.049 ie ...