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by karenvtr
Tue May 06, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Colour code ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Re: Colour code ?

Looks great. Mine was originally that colour scheme, but faded terribly! I had the same trouble tryna match the orange as it was so badly faded. Glad I changed it now after the "girlie" comment Carl! Who did the metal work? I'd love to get my downpipes done! Sent from my C6903 using Tapat...
by karenvtr
Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Front wheel wont line up ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2140

Re: Front wheel wont line up ?

agentpineapple wrote:only an idiot would put the front wheel on the wrong way round, if they were really stupid they'd put the front discs on the wrong side as well..... :oops: :oops: :oops:
(ain't that right Jamie..... :shh: )
ha ha ha .... yeah yeah :oops: :oops: ... :wave:
by karenvtr
Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Front wheel wont line up ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2140

Re: Front wheel wont line up ?

Look at the wheel as it sounds like you have it on the wrong way . Check spoke patten against the rear wheel . The spacers should fit with the big one on the right side and the small one on the left . The spindle slides through to make up the space on the left spacer Yes yes yes yes !! .... thats t...
by karenvtr
Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Front wheel wont line up ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2140

Re: Front wheel wont line up ?

I'm not sure on the exact spacer sizes but there is very little clearance between the brake disks and fork legs, only a few mm. What is important is to make sure everything lines up. A good way to do this is to loosen all the bolts including axle and brake callipers and leave the top bolts that cla...
by karenvtr
Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Front wheel wont line up ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2140

Re: Front wheel wont line up ?

Try them the other way? They do fit much better the other way but the haynes and the dealers diagrams all show them fitted with the short on the left and the long one on the right ? I was hoping some one could confirm these spacers are the correct size to make sure they haven't been mixed up with m...
by karenvtr
Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Colour code ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Re: Colour code ?

Thanks guys !! ... Just needs a few finishing touches then shes ready for the MOT garage :D
by karenvtr
Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Front wheel wont line up ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2140

Front wheel wont line up ?

Hiya guys ... My other half is sat in the garage swearing alot ! He seems very puzzled with what we thought was going to be the simplest of tasks .. :lol: He isnt happy with the front wheel .. the problem is the wheels have been off for around 6 months and he did lay all the spacers etc out very nic...
by karenvtr
Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Colour code ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Re: Colour code ?

She's coming together now :D

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by karenvtr
Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Colour code ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Re: Colour code ?

Not cheep but it looks great! :thumbup: Especially with the forks,wheels and pipes too. You're going to need your shades this summer :cool2 Pete.l Thanks Pete ! ..I cant tell you how excited I am :eek2 :eek2 ... We just have a stubborn snapped exhaust stud halting any progress but Chris bought new ...
by karenvtr
Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Colour code ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Re: Colour code ?

Where did you end up getting the paint from Karen? Looks a good job :thumbup: Hi Kev ... Chris got it from http://www.specialistpaints.com/ in the end ... They were very helpful,posted colour chips out free of charge .. the colour was called Lumo Red but it was £130 a liter 8O I cant wait till its ...
by karenvtr
Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Colour code ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Just got the wheels & panels back ..

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/roderunner/w4_zps33095737.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/roderunner/w2_zps2e709b7e.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/roderunner/w3_zpsb609a785.jpg Decals arrived from Ebay ... not bad for a Fiver :) http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/r...
by karenvtr
Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: go pro look a like £50
Replies: 87
Views: 5678

Re: go pro look a like £50

Thats Chris's Birthday present sorted :D :clap: :clap:
by karenvtr
Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Colour code ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Re: Colour code ?

Thanks for that link Kev :D ... I will certainly give them a shout if these colour chips are no good ... We already tried our local paint suppliers and non of them could mix the correct colour ? :?
by karenvtr
Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Colour code ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Re: Colour code ?

Hi again guys .... Many thanks for all the replys !! As I thought,no easy task to match !! ... As to the question of why this paint scheme .. I have no idea ? .... I have found and spoken to a great guy at a company called specialistpaints in Sheffield .. http://specialistpaints.com/products/luminou...
by karenvtr
Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Colour code ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Colour code ?

Hello every one !! Its been awhile since i have been on ... hope everyone has had a great Xmas and start to the New Year :D Im hoping somebody has a magic answer for me :confused ... My other half has treated my lovely VTR to a freshen up ! ... The hugger and belly pan were badly marked and the whee...