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by jonesy
Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Scared.
Replies: 1
Views: 657

Scared.

Hi all, just thought i'd pick the collective brain. Am about to fit sp1 calipers to the bike and know that they need a small amount of material removed before they'll fit. Here's the thing- i am incredibly nervous about attacking them with the dremel/drill and was wondering if anyone has any good ti...
by jonesy
Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: sp1 nissins
Replies: 2
Views: 715

sp1 nissins

Hi all, anybody managed to fit these to a storm? i've got a pair in a1 nick, but have noticed they are about 1-2mm away from lining up with the mounting holes.
Any ideas?
Chris. :?
by jonesy
Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: What chain length?
Replies: 4
Views: 1271

What chain length?

Hi all, am about to fit new chain and sprockets, going up to 43 on the rear, and my question is this: if standard chain is 102 links, what length do i need to trim new chain to? (it's a 110 link 530)
Thankyou kindly, Chris.
by jonesy
Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Advice regarding Regulator on a Storm please
Replies: 4
Views: 905

missing bolt

this is probably a tad late, but you seem to have a bolt missing from your r/r??
by jonesy
Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Regulator / Rectifier Modification
Replies: 78
Views: 61891

R/R mod

Replaced r/r with r1 unit this week, nice and easy to do, and getting really nice strong voltage. Makes you wonder why we bought honda units in the first place- especially at £55 a pop! Have a friend with a 2001 r1, still on original battery and r/r, and has not ever heard of one failing. no braine...
by jonesy
Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:05 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Ace cafe run in September
Replies: 7
Views: 1152

Ace

I'll be there for a cuppa, see you there!!
Chris.
by jonesy
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:57 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: *** IMPORTANT*** Swingarm and linkage bearings servicing***
Replies: 74
Views: 52705

Hi all, it was my bike that had the shock link collapse, thank god at low speed. PLEASE check yours, would hate to read about someone on here getting hurt for the sake of a 2 minute check.
Be safe, Chris.
by jonesy
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:52 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: SP1 front master cylinder
Replies: 5
Views: 1170

SP1 front master cylinder

Hi all, Can anyone who's swapped to the sp1 master cylinder let me know exactly which parts are involved, and in a nutshell how to do it? Also is the splitter required or can both braided hoses be bolted to the m/c?
Cheers, Chris.
by jonesy
Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: It's the fireman's birthday !
Replies: 12
Views: 998

21 again? happ ybirthday Paul, Enjoy.
Chris.
by jonesy
Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where does your username / nickname come from?
Replies: 79
Views: 6857

Well here it is, my surname is jones. Astounding originality eh?
by jonesy
Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: Teal and a red one.
Replies: 0
Views: 652

Teal and a red one.

tonight at great bentley bike meet, Nice clean teal vtr, and a much faster RED one with high level pipes. :lol:
by jonesy
Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Little mod for Optimate
Replies: 45
Views: 3904

Received mine this morning, and is now fitted to bike.
What a fantastic piece of engineering!! and such a smart idea too.
I think you need to get in touch with optimate......
Many thanks, Chris.
by jonesy
Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: What's your mileage?
Replies: 32
Views: 2743

Vtrgirl comes in a very close 2nd behind Bob, with an astonishing 112,000km which is 70,000 miles! Any servicing issues on that bike vtrgirl?
by jonesy
Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: Ramsey Roundabout Essex Monday Eve.
Replies: 0
Views: 599

Ramsey Roundabout Essex Monday Eve.

Black vtr coming off the roundabout, did'nt see it fully, but sounded v. nice.
by jonesy
Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Taking the wheels out
Replies: 21
Views: 2021

Could'nt have put it any better myself!! :D