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by Zakalwe
Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Just gota VTR few newbie questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1086

Re: Just gota VTR few newbie questions

Slide the the rubber boot off the end of the choke cable mounting (near the choke knob). There's a knurled plastic ring underneath. turn that to increase the friction on the choke cable....hey presto, no more slipping choke. :thumbup:
by Zakalwe
Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I want one of these bad boys
Replies: 3
Views: 761

Re: I want one of these bad boys

It's not going to get far without a fuel tank.....
by Zakalwe
Mon Aug 22, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Back on a twin
Replies: 9
Views: 1554

Re: Back on a twin

Aha so that's why you suggested I get a tuono on the "other" forum. Looks nice keep us updated on the verdict. Hello mate.....didn't know you lurked here as well :wave: I used to have a 'Storm ages ago (then the SP1 before the blade). Feels nice to be back on a Twin :thumbup: :thumbup: Th...
by Zakalwe
Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Back on a twin
Replies: 9
Views: 1554

Re: Back on a twin

If I had any luck, it was that it blew on a straight. I was on the A6 at Shap at the time, and that's a fast road. Some of the corners can be taken at over 110, so if it happened there then I would still be bouncing. Shook me up for a bit actually, just thinking about it.
by Zakalwe
Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Back on a twin
Replies: 9
Views: 1554

Back on a twin

Not been on here for ages.....loads of shite's been going on in my life (my Dad was in hospital a couple of times and has been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, work's been mental, etc etc etc). Anyhoo, the gearbox on my Fireblade exploded when travelling at a rate of knots, chucking cogs through the...
by Zakalwe
Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:29 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: how do you guys do your wheelies?
Replies: 28
Views: 3461

Re: how do you guys do your wheelies?

1St gear is too savage IMHO...very easy to flip it, or get smacked in the face by the top yoke. 2nd gear, roll to about 30Mph, wind the throttle on and dip the clutch. 3rd gear needs a big dip and a yank on the bars. Mind you, I do have 160BHP to play with :D :D If you want to do fast wheelies then...
by Zakalwe
Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: how do you guys do your wheelies?
Replies: 28
Views: 3461

Re: how do you guys do your wheelies?

1St gear is too savage IMHO...very easy to flip it, or get smacked in the face by the top yoke.
2nd gear, roll to about 30Mph, wind the throttle on and dip the clutch.
3rd gear needs a big dip and a yank on the bars.

Mind you, I do have 160BHP to play with :D :D
by Zakalwe
Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SP1 Bought.... Not Happy....
Replies: 50
Views: 4725

Re: SP1 Bought.... Not Happy....

No need o change the clocks......You can change the speedo to show MPH and miles on the odo by holding down the buttons on the clocks when you switch it on (I cant remember the correct sequence....search on Speedzilla).
by Zakalwe
Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:58 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Thinking of SP!
Replies: 25
Views: 3496

Re: Thinking of SP!

cheekykev wrote:Looks brill :D
How much do you think it will be going fo and what reg is it,
I just love the V Twins :boobs:

Get in touch with Strappy on PBMagforum.co.uk
by Zakalwe
Fri Sep 10, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Thinking of SP!
Replies: 25
Views: 3496

Re: Thinking of SP!

This SP2 will be coming up for sale by a bloke on the Performance Bikes forum. 11K miles and as minty as a minty thing.....

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He's based in Edinburgh.
by Zakalwe
Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: How D.I.D. I manage to trash my chain so quick...?
Replies: 27
Views: 2642

Re: How D.I.D. I manage to trash my chain so quick...?

Hold on, back right up. You put a new chain on old sprockets? There's your problem....the new chain will wear like f*ck. Always change the sprockets when putting a new chain on. Yes, I did - in 30 odd years of biking - I've never thought it an issue, and have never had premature chain wear - I can ...
by Zakalwe
Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: How D.I.D. I manage to trash my chain so quick...?
Replies: 27
Views: 2642

Re: How D.I.D. I manage to trash my chain so quick...?

Truth to tell, I didn't do the sprockets - they looked near new - when I buy the decent chain I will however (prob -1t on front) Does make me wonder if the chain I bought wasn't pukka - it came with a split link (I got it from Wemoto IIRC, so you'd assume all is well) Ah, well, nowt I can do now - ...
by Zakalwe
Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: 954 Forks > UPDATE NOW WITH 954 BARS :)
Replies: 28
Views: 2861

Re: 954 Forks

All looks good...decent progress! The front end of the bike has lowerd quite a bit, about an inch and half maby more? Umm..wont that have changed the geometry of the bike? Are the forks shorter than the original forks? If so, then it is going to be very skittish to ride...after all, dropping the yok...
by Zakalwe
Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AN AGE OF SUPERHEROES, A time before Tracton Control
Replies: 3
Views: 3057

Re: AN AGE OF SUPERHEROES, A time before Tracton Control

Good steer fella! Thanks :thumbup: