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by Cutter
Mon Feb 14, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: tony.mon carries out heart transplant!
Replies: 3
Views: 685

tony.mon carries out heart transplant!

Big big thanks to Tony for taking on an engine swap at a more than reasonable price, and carrying it out despite various nightmarish siezed and broken bits to be negotiated. Couldn't have asked for a more friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable service from a real 'storm enthusiast. My bike's alive ...
by Cutter
Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Newbie with dead 'storm....
Replies: 8
Views: 915

Re: Newbie with dead 'storm....

BTW my location is North London near Finchley area. I think the forum member who is talking to my friend BB1961 is Tony.mon.
by Cutter
Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Newbie with dead 'storm....
Replies: 8
Views: 915

Re: Newbie with dead 'storm....

Thanks again! I have now purchased a 2005 engine with 11,000 on clock. So at least, all being well, it will actually be an improved bike not just a fixed one :D. My mate BB1961 is also on the forum and has been asking advice for me and received reply with good advice and possible better price for ...
by Cutter
Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Newbie with dead 'storm....
Replies: 8
Views: 915

Re: Newbie with dead 'storm....

Appreciate the quick response. I have just put an offer in on an engine but a lot of what you are saying is still very relevant! And yes, I am now extremely agile when it comes to applying size eleven to my own rear quarters. In my defence, the little bike shop I like to use cos the guy is an ex ...
by Cutter
Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Newbie with dead 'storm....
Replies: 8
Views: 915

Newbie with dead 'storm....

Hi - new member and in a bit of a bind with my 'storm so apologies but after advice already :sad2 . Cut a long story slighty short, 29K on the clock, bought manual CCTs but before I could get them fitted front pot went, very loud clanging noise. Have spoken to three mechanics - my regular who said ...