I would just like to say the VTR1000 feels Lighter and more nimble than my previous ride(CBR600F ULTIMA LIGHT)
The brakes are fantastic in use and the body/bikini faring works for me!:)
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- Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:18 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: VTR 1000 vs. F4I 600 ?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7395
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:44 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: TT 2020 ow er misses
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1915
TT 2020 ow er misses
Any body organising a group trip to the TT for next year 2020?
I am a veteran motorcyclist but I have never been to the TT:(
I am a veteran motorcyclist but I have never been to the TT:(
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:21 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: NEW VTR 1000 FIRESTORM owner
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5064
Re: NEW VTR 1000 FIRESTORM owner
Sorry for the late reply and thank you for your kind words:)
Truly appreciated folkes
Truly appreciated folkes
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:15 pm
- Forum: Was It You?
- Topic: Red storm silverstone
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6880
Re: Red storm silverstone
Just letting you know it wasn't me lol
I hope this information narrows it down for you
I hope this information narrows it down for you
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:07 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: NEW VTR 1000 FIRESTORM owner and Honored Member
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3012
Re: NEW VTR 1000 FIRESTORM owner and Honored Member
I will be placing a 6mm aluminium spacer between the suspension tomorrow and test it out on a few roads I know(newark/matlock and kellam bridge) The tyre pressures are in my opinion quite high 36 psi and 42 psi respectively but the Michelin road pilot 3 tyres are sure footed in the dry and on a wash...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:38 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Trail Braking
- Replies: 48
- Views: 66517
Re: Trail Braking
The front brake is the most aggressive and 75% effective if used correctly. The rear brake is obviously 25% effective and used to control the bike during slow or tight maneuvers as it does not effect steering or make the front dip:) I apply my front brakes to stop and then gradually release and appl...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:29 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Trail Braking
- Replies: 48
- Views: 66517
Re: Trail Braking
I used to own a bike school in the 90`s and obviously never taught this trail braking but unconsciously i use it to great effect. The technique I use is as follows: I study the bend and first select a gear (blip to match engine revs) where the bike will be responsive and happy to rev! I then apply t...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:08 pm
- Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
- Topic: Yorkshire 15th to 17th may 2020
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17053
Re: Yorkshire 2020
I would love to attend as my other half doesn't like bikes lol Could you tell me the dates/location and price please. I would just like to add if it`s a lap dancing club then my other half will KILL ME :) text me the details mate and I may be able to bring other like minded :idea: velocipedes to the...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:54 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Carb rebuild woes... Won't rev past 3k
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4679
Re: Carb rebuild woes... Won't rev past 3k
I owned a vfr 400 fd and I learnt to remove a VAC pipe off of one of the cylinders as a theft deterrent, it meant the bike would run for a few minutes then cut out as it needed this pipe to pump/open the fuel loop:/ Does the VTR have a similar arrangement vac fed fuel? as we all know it is gravity f...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:18 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: How to sit on the Firestorm (LOL)
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10264
Re: How to sit on the Firestorm (LOL)
I would just like to say I did a roll on power wheelie today and nearly BROKE MY KNOB lol the petrol tank takes no prisoners :redface The GRABBY clutch is a characteristic of this machine i`m afraid BUT! If you want big speed pull offs then listen to me. Before the pull off don`t rev the engine,just...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Your top speed
- Replies: 79
- Views: 19394
Re: Your top speed
I slow down when the butterflies in my stomach get too much lol
- Sat May 18, 2019 10:18 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Your top speed
- Replies: 79
- Views: 19394
Re: Your top speed
LOL,sir I hit the revlimiter in second as I pulled off and gripped for dear life and was pleasantly surprised I had comfortably left all in my wake:)
- Sat May 18, 2019 10:11 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Trail Braking
- Replies: 48
- Views: 66517
Re: Trail Braking
I have always used the rear brake to steady my bike/scrub off speed, in a corner but lately I have been using an old technique called trail braking and I used this on my old VFR 400 RR when I was very used to the bike. I have recently been using trail braking(front end medium braking pressure up to ...
- Fri May 17, 2019 6:05 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Your top speed
- Replies: 79
- Views: 19394
Re: Your top speed
Hold on folkes I bought this bike for the straight line drag excitement and I must inform you it do`s not disappoint, apart from the clutch seems grabby then/not at 2,500 rpm mmm, fast revvy pull offs are a no no but progressive revs from low down are fantastic and i am glad I sold my CBR 600 as thi...
- Fri May 17, 2019 5:48 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Your top speed
- Replies: 79
- Views: 19394
Re: Your top speed
Lol I PROUDLY quick shifted through the gears the other day and glanced down at an indicated 125 mph but I only weigh 9 STONE, OFFICER:)