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by marlbororman
Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:26 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: front forks
Replies: 3
Views: 1831

Re: front forks

Cheers guys. yer thats the fella. wanna buy one but without taking a fork to shop didnt know the size. dint wanna remove fork till ive cracked em both off lol
by marlbororman
Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: front forks
Replies: 3
Views: 1831

front forks

just wondering if anyone knows the size of the Allen head bolt in bottom of fork leg so I can go get an extra long allen socket wrench thingy ? cheers in advance , Ian
by marlbororman
Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:05 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Op Storm III: Yorkshire Dales 18-21 May 2017
Replies: 198
Views: 37910

Re: Op Storm III: Yorkshire Dales 18-21 May 2017

will have to see whats what, but on holiday that week although back at work on the sunday, so may ride up friday stay fri night and come home saturday. no promises mind, but the vtr is fully mot taxed and insured as of this tue just gone, and running like a dream. 8O 8O 8O
by marlbororman
Sat Jun 11, 2016 1:25 pm
Forum: Was It You?
Topic: Yellow one outside ferry terminal in douglas
Replies: 0
Views: 1498

Yellow one outside ferry terminal in douglas

Been there a good while now too
by marlbororman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

good to see you back on the form Marlboroman. hopefully catch up on one of the ride outs. PS you should try to join the Scottish one Yep always here catching up, but its always the first port of call for when a problem hits :D Gonna try get up to wales september, be good for a catch up :D :D or may...
by marlbororman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

well ive picked up bargain of the year, off to get it fitted after a coffee. no cable but got a starter for 15 quid. Cheers for all of your help and kind offers everyone. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Ww_nSfyi4Ram40Nnd1aVRYVE0/view?usp=sharing very tidy starter for the money mate good to see y...
by marlbororman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

looks very clean mate, should do the trick, i'd still suggest on checking the internals to make sure nothings broken, the blade lead is too short, I have spare storm leads if needs be fella. gonna take lead to my mates later, after speaking with him (ex mechanic) he said he has wire and all connect...
by marlbororman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

well ive picked up bargain of the year, off to get it fitted after a coffee. no cable but got a starter for 15 quid.

Cheers for all of your help and kind offers everyone.



by marlbororman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

ok mate cheers for quick reply, will go look in workshop to see what im up against, but will probs just get a recon unit off you. i`ll let ya know in 15 mins :) Right local bike spares shop has a few fireblade ones in, gonna go take a look see what condition they are in, may be able to pick up a ca...
by marlbororman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:17 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Ww_nSfyi4RcTBfX2dfZktJMmM/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Ww_nSfyi4RYk9rUHdpVlhDX28/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Ww_nSfyi4RbjVjY2d5b0ZKYTA/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Ww_nSfyi4Rc1Qwcmtpc2pFN2c/view?...
by marlbororman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

just gonna go whip the last bolt out to have a better look at starter off the bike. didn't realize it was only two bolts holding it on and ones already out :) back in a min.
by marlbororman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

ok mate cheers for quick reply, will go look in workshop to see what im up against, but will probs just get a recon unit off you. i`ll let ya know in 15 mins :)
by marlbororman
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:35 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

well i have found the problem https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Ww_nSfyi4RNnRkYmpKU0ozNEk/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Ww_nSfyi4ReTRSdHdYbEVMcEU/view?usp=sharing Starter is working fine, had the bike running just now by holding contact to it and using start button. but connec...
by marlbororman
Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: slow turning over after winter layup
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Re: slow turning over after winter layup

if you do need a new starter, let me know mate and i'll do you a good forum deal on a fully refurbed starter... :thumbup: ok, so how much is a refurb starter then if i need one ? Still gotta rip plastics off and check a few things but reckon it could be done for :( know more tomorrow. hi mate I can...
by marlbororman
Sun Feb 28, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Isle Of Man TT Accommodation.
Replies: 8
Views: 1857

Re: Isle Of Man TT Accommodation.

me and my mate there this year, on same site behind round corner from pit lane. see ya there. just need to fix the storm now.