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although this was made in the 1990s, it is absolutely relevant to today. it's about privatisation of the post office.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNS1utZHQLQ True. Infrastructure such as power, transport and communications should be kept either owned by the government or private companies act...

Gabi,

954luca has a belly pan for sale in Sales/Wants on the forum.

Rog

TonyW650 wrote:what have I learn't today, hmmm that its cold and horrible outside and raining and I'd rather stay in lol

Likewise - I learned yesterday my suspension is clapped and I've bitten off more than I can chew with this restoration

Been with SSE for two years, originally because they were the only UK owned supplier I could get. Important to me that infrastructure important to the country is not owned by the French (British Gas) or the Germans (E-On, NPower etc). Not wearing an 8% price rise though so switching to First:Utility...

Thanls all, Abba stand and fittings ordered. Something to do on the cold winter nights....

Yes, thanks mate - seems silly buying the stand and scrimping on the fittings, set ordered.

cybercarl wrote:

Abba Stand fittings (adapted for engine mounts)

IIRC all you need is a 17mm 12pt socket mate. Then a couple of bits of timber or something to raise the stand up to the height of the mounting point. Simples.

(:-})

Thanks Carl, I need the Abba fittings kit too though?

Hi, Can't post in Wanted yet, but could anyone loan me the Abba Stand fittings (adapted for engine mounts) if possible? Bought a second hand stand. Anyone here want the fittings it comes with (ZX6R) before they get binned/Ebayed)? Return postage paid plus promise of a beer or three at a future rideo...

Thanks Carl and Wicky, I may see how much my local bike shop will charge to do the work, as £100 for an Abba stand would go some way to off-setting the cost of it being done properly.

Thanks CK, no way to ratchet it, but I've removed all the bodywork so I guess lying it down wouldn't be an issue. If I get a couple of burly mates to lift it I could sit it on a stand/jack - will putting a block under the crankcase not cause any damage. I may buy an Abba stand to be honest. I only g...

Well my rear shock/linkage seems seized. Preload is on second setting from Max, and the rear end won't move at all when I bounce on the bike. Only bought it last week, so no history but it looks very neglected down where the linkage is. So, having no joists in the garage that I can ratchet strap the...

That's harsh mate, I hope all turns out well, doctors can be just as fallible as the rest of us.

Take care, good luck and keep an eye on the forum mate, you may be able to help others with the knowledge you've amassed as a Firestorm owner

That looks so much better than my '99 black one (only bought last week) that I could cry. All new SS fasteners for me too, after I unseize the rear suspension, sort the bodywork, remove the alarm etc etc

I have tried a few different brands (though not the Renthals which seem to be favourites with many) but I have been running Spider Slim LIne SLR grips (like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spider-Slim-Line-SLR-Motorcycle-Grips-Green-Black-/190484156306?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2...

AMCQ46 wrote:Renthals will feel good but wear quickly, as long as you are ok changing them every yr or 2 you will be happy

Thanks AMC, happy with that.