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by Wicky
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: E10 fuel
Replies: 13
Views: 2512

Re: E10 fuel

Think I'll stick to E5 - hopefully the fuel stations have it available

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by Wicky
Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Hrc Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 2848

Re: Hrc Japan

by Wicky
Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Hrc Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 2848

Re: Hrc Japan

https://motorcycle4sale.com/images/motorcycle_for_sale/10868/1999-honda-vtr-1000-f-orange-10868-1.jpg https://motorcycle4sale.com/images/motorcycle_for_sale/10868/1999-honda-vtr-1000-f-orange-10868-2.jpg https://motorcycle4sale.com/images/motorcycle_for_sale/10868/1999-honda-vtr-1000-f-orange-10868...
by Wicky
Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:54 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Hrc Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 2848

Re: Hrc Japan

Purple Rain replica... ;-) https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/local-man-builds-replica-of-princes-purple-rain-motorcycle/ "He even called Tommy Summers, who painted the original motorcycle Prince rode, for the paint codes so he’d have the replica just right." Tommy Summers > https://www...
by Wicky
Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:40 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Hrc Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 2848

Re: Hrc Japan

https://p198.p4.n0.cdn.getcloudapp.com/items/6quQzjL2/6cdcbc72-fc3f-4a6a-9329-83b953f3c61c.jpg?v=4b81dff207a8b73eb7311ab2e9b642673 Looks like hi-vis fluorescent luminous RAL 2005 orange blended or faded with age to subdued orange, pearl white (Mineral White by BMW or Mystic White by Mercedes?) and ...
by Wicky
Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Hrc Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 2848

Re: Hrc Japan

Is any of the old custom paint underneath the over painting?

A bit of careful sanding or looking for some old overspray in hidden areas to reveal it enough for your guy to match.

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by Wicky
Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Hrc Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 2848

Re: Hrc Japan

Best ask the original painter / or contact M/C paint specialist like Dream Machine in Notts.
by Wicky
Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: Ebay Finds (unusal/cheap/rare/or just good value)
Replies: 5673
Views: 481991

Re: Ebay Finds (unusal/cheap/rare/or just good value)

Don't see these come up often

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by Wicky
Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Exaust headers
Replies: 12
Views: 3199

Re: Exaust headers

Header pipes clean up okay, any cracks in the welds can be welded up. Just make sure the flanges are okay as they can corrode & disintegrate. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR-1000f-Firestorm-New-Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-Split-Flange-for-Manifold/153932579404 Polishing the Turd > https://www.v...
by Wicky
Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Exaust headers
Replies: 12
Views: 3199

Re: Exaust headers

Look for the best condition secondhand header you can find on ebay and refurbish. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR-Firestorm-1999-Exhaust-Headers-Down-Pipes/164709152028 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-VTR1000-EXHAUST-DOWNPIPES-VTR-1000-FIRESTORM-EXHAUST-HEADER-PIPES-PROJECT/164550285861 https:...
by Wicky
Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Vacuum takeoff
Replies: 1
Views: 812

Re: Vacuum takeoff

by Wicky
Sun Feb 14, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Confused and expensive VTR!
Replies: 16
Views: 3109

Re: Confused and expensive VTR!

I tired to help the poor misguided seller out by pointing out that it isn't an SP2, and got this reply: "Why don't you stick stick your head were the sun doesn't shine! You interfering dpsht,SCMC,.it states year and model and firestorm ,and sp2. I will not change listing, do one.🤬" You ca...
by Wicky
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Ulez
Replies: 16
Views: 7229

Re: Ulez

Email Honda as above - I used: <certificateofconformity@honda-eu.com>

Give them the VIN, Engine No. and your name & address so they can post the paperwork.
by Wicky
Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22376
Views: 1714005

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Precut Carbonadi cover on Mac's bike

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