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by darrenbiker
Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Specialist tools
Replies: 69
Views: 92471

Re: Specialist tools

Nice idea...am near Glasgow, loadsa tools. Plus vtr specific abba stand and flywheel removal tool.
by darrenbiker
Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: Dodgy Dealers, Cheapest , Best Service etc..
Topic: Hamilton Motor Cycle services.......AVOID
Replies: 5
Views: 2865

Re: Hamilton Motor Cycle services.......AVOID

Put this post up ages ago, must admit guys am disappointed I haven't received any words to make me feel better. Still got the old storm but also a cbf1000 gt. not a bad bike but the storm is much more fun.
by darrenbiker
Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Further to Start clutch issues ( intermediate gear)
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Re: Further to Start clutch issues ( intermediate gear)

Thanks for your response , however there's no way that gear fits out of that hole.....I've removed the lower tensioner blade bolt and moved it up and out the way as much as i can which isnt much. The transfer gear (2 pressed together gears) is then free to float about a bit but will not for the life...
by darrenbiker
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Further to Start clutch issues ( intermediate gear)
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Re: Further to Start clutch issues ( intermediate gear)

My iPad crashed at the last line there lol.

This is proving to be a right pain in the ass and any help will be appreciated.


DARREN.
by darrenbiker
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Further to Start clutch issues ( intermediate gear)
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Further to Start clutch issues ( intermediate gear)

Firstly, many thanks to all the guys on here who have helped me with my starting issue so far. Basically when I was pressing my starter it would turn over a few times gradually getting weaker then stop and just the relay would click. Having removed my starter and tested all was good with it so had t...
by darrenbiker
Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:31 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Cure for clutch rattle anyone??
Replies: 52
Views: 72643

Re: Cure for clutch rattle anyone??

Mine fell off the stand and landed on LH side bending clutch lever has rattled since . Will fix at some point
by darrenbiker
Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Struggles to turn over and start
Replies: 9
Views: 1633

Re: Struggles to turn over and start

Having the same issue
by darrenbiker
Sun May 08, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: Dodgy Dealers, Cheapest , Best Service etc..
Topic: Hamilton Motor Cycle services.......AVOID
Replies: 5
Views: 2865

Re: Hamilton Motor Cycle services.......AVOID

Continued from previous post (using my ipad so is a bit irratic). I was cold ridden for a week after due to being soaked on the way down......lost two days holidays from work due to having to take time off. Tonnes of hassle stress and expense due to that arsehole at HMS....so my advice is avoid like...
by darrenbiker
Sun May 08, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Dodgy Dealers, Cheapest , Best Service etc..
Topic: Hamilton Motor Cycle services.......AVOID
Replies: 5
Views: 2865

Hamilton Motor Cycle services.......AVOID

Had the cam cover off my VTR to check the valve clearance (fwd cylinder) once completed I noticed the upper seal was leaking oil....off with cover back on again still leaking...anyway decided to take bike to Hamilton Motor Cycle services to get them to sort seal and balance carbs as I didn't have ti...
by darrenbiker
Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: just purchased vtr in glasgow this sites sticker was on it
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: just purchased vtr in glasgow this sites sticker was on

thanks for the info you're being a great help, doesnt seem much for me to do. maybe gonna put the clip ons on to see how i find that but quite like the sitting up position but a bit blowy cause im a tall git lol. got the stand and a bag of assorted bits to.
by darrenbiker
Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: just purchased vtr in glasgow this sites sticker was on it
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: just purchased vtr in glasgow this sites sticker was on

hey all, thanks for the welcome. yeah that was him stevie nice chap from bellshill. i was impressed the second i clapped eyes on it......i had a bandit 1200 before this well with a blade inbetween lol...glad you took care of it do u know when the valve clearences were last done? i notice your from a...
by darrenbiker
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:06 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: just purchased vtr in glasgow this sites sticker was on it
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: just purchased vtr in glasgow this sites sticker was on

found pics of it already...best bike i ever had and i had loads including a fireblade 929, bandit 1200 and sv650 to name a few.
by darrenbiker
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: West Scotland on a sunny April day Sorry RedstormV lol
Replies: 23
Views: 3837

Re: West Scotland on a sunny April day Sorry RedstormV l

i think i just purchased the red vtr in some of the pics
by darrenbiker
Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: just purchased vtr in glasgow this sites sticker was on it
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

just purchased vtr in glasgow this sites sticker was on it

Hello all.... just bought a stunning VTR from a bloke in glasgow is fantastic, the reg is R66*UNN. just wondered if it belonged to anyone on here cause the site sticker was on the lower fairing. will add pics soon.

Darren.