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by dimesredbeard
Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:32 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Running in after new cct valves & shims
Replies: 8
Views: 562

Re: Running in after new cct valves & shims

Cheers for the advice lads..... Guides were not replaced so all good there. It cost me 780 big ones but obviously labour was quite a big chunk of it. Gonna replace the rear tensioner soon as a precaution... I don't know anyone who would do the stopper mod but sounds like a plan to me! I had some cas...
by dimesredbeard
Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:45 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Running in after new cct valves & shims
Replies: 8
Views: 562

Running in after new cct valves & shims

As title really guys my front cct exploded !! and took the exhausts valves with it .... head was ok piston etc.... i love my storm so got it repaired..... the mechanic said to take it easy for a bit as the new parts need to wear in ... how many miles you reckon??? And is it worth dropping/changing t...
by dimesredbeard
Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi ladies and gents!
Replies: 20
Views: 2060

Re: Hi ladies and gents!

God dam..... Bought a spacer and decided to fit it today...already had one fitted...doh! Never thought to look oh well ha ha...im thinking... well...hoping fork springs are uprated too but no way to check apart from take the springs out and have a look...just wondering aswell .. Whats the best setti...
by dimesredbeard
Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: Speedtraps, Gatso, Vascar (Vague and Spurious Calculations at random)
Topic: Speed cameras
Replies: 2
Views: 1846

Re: Speed cameras

Time for the grinder and bally me thinks :mrgreen: :lol:
by dimesredbeard
Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi ladies and gents!
Replies: 20
Views: 2060

Re: Hi ladies and gents!

:silent: I would asked that same question anyhow :lol: :lol: ....so....looks like there are a few worth while tweaks i can make on the thumper ..... more money :lol: :lol: best not let the missus know then :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Already spent a fortune tuning a car... she wont be impressed :roll: :...
by dimesredbeard
Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi ladies and gents!
Replies: 20
Views: 2060

Re: Hi ladies and gents!

So what are we talking max ride height increase with stock fork setup ? Been thinking bout a different front sprocket to be honest and keep stock rear sprocket.... Not really fussed bout top end as I ll never do it! Ha ha
by dimesredbeard
Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi ladies and gents!
Replies: 20
Views: 2060

Re: Hi ladies and gents!

Cheers for the warm welcome :thumbup: Had a read of the regulator posts will be doing that mod soon..... may aswell. I use the thumper for work and although folks have said they are thirsty beasts it costs me a tenner to get their and back all week so no quibbles their its less than a bus pass :lol:...
by dimesredbeard
Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi ladies and gents!
Replies: 20
Views: 2060

Re: Hi ladies and gents!

Cheers for the heads up on the NW forums :lol: I know Hyde town centre well drive through it all the time :D 8) You a frequenter of the Bike and Hound ? Is it still open? Not been in there for a bit :lol: (Thursdays topless night aint it??? Or it used to be :eek2 :lol: :lol: ) My first question then...
by dimesredbeard
Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi ladies and gents!
Replies: 20
Views: 2060

Hi ladies and gents!

Just thought id post up a quick hello here :biggrin :thumbup: Had a 2001 plate red storm for a year now with carbon can co. cans on with no baffles, braided hoses and hugger...she sounds lovely :evil: :twisted: And if they can hear ya they look for ya thats what i say :clap: Just treated her to a ne...