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Your Fireblade guy is right, these bikes need the carb undertray. It consist of the actual tray with two separate smaller pieces that fit nearer the front of the tray, one left of the headstock and the other right of the headstock. The one on the righthand side (rear brake pedal side) is where the t...

Well I don't hate red obviously

Nothing wrong with the RC30 paint colours

This bike here is from a Superhawk Forum (American VTR1000f Forum) member has to be one of my favourite paint jobs
Chris.

Valve Clearances on Nue Red...With the most excellent help from Mr Mons... Needed a few new shims in front & rear... It's a right faff but got it done... Have put it all away, as was getting on still to put airbox back on, connect up the tank & get the fairing back on. Might get it done if ...

Did someone mention tyres :lol: :lol: If you're not looking for full-on sticky sport tyres, then ST (Sport Touring) tyres should suit you and last longer. Sport Touring tyres have moved on a lot in the last 12 years meaning they perform well in wet and dry road conditions. I like the Avon ST tyres, ...

I got out on the Storm today
I had to make the most of a fairly dry day

Chris.

Well spotted Mac

Chris.

Happy Birthday Tony

I hope you are having a great day,

Chris.

Welcome back, I'm sure you can sort out the nail varnish

Chris.

In a classic car place in Tunbridge Wells on my way to see a red hot chilli peppers tribute ( ok, singer wasn't all that) I saw this: https://i.postimg.cc/K1YM827y/PXL-20240719-212940759.jpg I quite like it; may drop by when they're open and ask for a test ride I had to look that bike up as I didn'...

Another fine looking seat Tony

Chris.

Neil and Rob, thanks for the feedback on the tub lid, interesting it's also the same on the 10oz tub. I feel better knowing it's not just mine :lol: Room for improvement there :eh: :lol: Rob, talking about your LC 43yr old alloy, why didn't I know about Mothers when I had my old Suzuki GS1000 which...

Neil and Rob, thanks for the feedback on the tub lid, interesting it's also the same on the 10oz tub. I feel better knowing it's not just mine :lol: Room for improvement there :eh: :lol: Rob, talking about your LC 43yr old alloy, why didn't I know about Mothers when I had my old Suzuki GS1000 which ...

Sounds like it's quite abrasive, so be careful on plated items. Sounds like it's quite abrasive, so be careful on plated items. Most aluminium stuff nowadays is anodized or coated. Make sure you want what you are going to get. I fully appreciate your concern Tony and Ian, but it states on the tub &...

Cheers Chris. same here with the autosol but that mothers stuff makes it a lazy job :thumbup: I will be getting some :thumbup: :thumbup: Chris. Ordered a 10oz tub from Detail Shack to try it. Was £15.98. Thanks Rob Neil, I got mine today from Amazon prime 5oz tub, almost £12, your deal is a better ...

Cheers Mac

Chris.