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by AMCQ46
Tue May 26, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 62 miles from full till the light came on!
Replies: 28
Views: 3601

Re: 62 miles from full till the light came on!

Even 80miles sounds low [unless as said already the low gears is realy screwing you up]. I have one of the early ones with the small tank, and I will get 100 miles on an average tankfull and a low of 70 at a track day with the middle group, so I think the set up is wrong. [and I dont hang around eit...
by AMCQ46
Tue May 26, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: You simply have to read this, best mistake ever!
Replies: 25
Views: 2569

Re: You simply have to read this, best mistake ever!

WTF 8O AMC46 where's your post gone? 8O Aw, come on mate, it wasn't that bad Pete.l That got me going........I had to look back onto page 1 to see if it had been removed.......would have been a good joke if I had thought of it! I have to say of the 3 or 4 Forums I have joined most are reasonably ti...
by AMCQ46
Fri May 22, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: You simply have to read this, best mistake ever!
Replies: 25
Views: 2569

Re: You simply have to read this, best mistake ever!

I have read this 2 or 3 times, and its hard to call if it is a wind up or further proof of Darwin theory. Sadly I think he was that stupid..........they are out there! 1 more comment............reading the gixer forum really makes me realise what a close knit , frendly & supportive group the Fir...
by AMCQ46
Wed May 20, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: Another red one
Replies: 8
Views: 3293

Re: Another red one

The image of the viaduct takes me back to the days before NERC stopped us using most of the green lanes, there was lots of good riding up there, I used to spend may weekends on the lanes near the viaduct.............Never met a VTR trying to get off road before though! this picture is us on the trai...
by AMCQ46
Wed May 13, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: he registers at last!
Replies: 6
Views: 2386

Re: he registers at last!

So it was you, peeping in without registering! I knew we'd get you, as long as we all acted civilised. Righto, boys and girls, he's registered, so no need to act nicely any more.... Thanks all for the welcome. PS....Its OK, I am also acting civilised to lull you into a faulse sense of security :twi...
by AMCQ46
Tue May 12, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Trolley Jack
Replies: 7
Views: 2472

Re: Trolley Jack

yes, rear wheel up on paddock stand [as far back on the swing arm as possible], trolley jack under sump [with block of wood to spread load and help avoid front pipe] as far forward and central. Bobs your mothers brother
by AMCQ46
Mon May 11, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Trolley Jack
Replies: 7
Views: 2472

Re: Trolley Jack

Yup, thats what I do everytime, but take care to get the block of wood and jacking point nice and central as you dont want it getting wobbly once the wheel is out. this is not so easy as the front pipe gets in the way, but the correct piece of wood to fit the shapes will sort it out
by AMCQ46
Mon May 11, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: he registers at last!
Replies: 6
Views: 2386

he registers at last!

Hi to all you Firestorm fans. Confession time.............I am NOT new to firestorms having owned mine for about 7 or 8 years, and I am not that new to these forums have used your collective wisdom on many occasions for hints and tips on suspension & tyres but I am ashamed to say I only got roun...