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by sirch345
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Back again
Replies: 5
Views: 638

Re: Back again

Welcome back Pezed :thumbup:

Pirks is right, you don't have to have a Firestorm to stay on this forum :thumbup: :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79561

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

Thanks Tony for the vote of confidence regarding using Cerakote on my oil lines :thumbup:

A good reminder on fitting fork seals. Great to find the forks in good order I'm sure 8)

Chris.
by sirch345
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22380
Views: 1718520

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

fabiostar wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:36 pm @ mac :lol: :lol: i had to park next to the petrol pump to actually get of the dam thing :eek2

Chris i have to say yeah i am, its just so light and easy to get on with and a surprising turn of speed outa it :thumbup:


:thumbup: :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79561

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I’m impressed with the Cerakote finish you’re getting too 8)
The thought of using it on my Firestorm oil lines also went through my mind,

Chris.
by sirch345
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy birthday Commando77
Replies: 4
Views: 123

Re: Happy birthday Commando77

Happy birthday :Birthday: :beer:

I hope you’re having a good day,

Chris.
by sirch345
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22380
Views: 1718520

Re: what have you done to your

Total culture shock..havnt been out on Dori since the Triumph arrived...holy shat it was like riding a Jack hammer this morning.. and either it's got taller or my wee legs have got shorter..I had trouble going on an of it.!!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240303/3427ff76ea105b8f35d0f2f75e77a05...
by sirch345
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: VTR 1000 Good for the last hurrah?
Replies: 9
Views: 290

Re: VTR 1000 Good for the last hurrah?

Welcome aboard James :thumbup: The earlier Firestorms have a 16ltr fuel tank, whereas the later ones have a 19ltr tank, so if you are planning on doing more than 100 miles or thereabouts before stopping for a break and fill up that could be a deciding point. In my opinion the Speedo's are easier to ...
by sirch345
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79561

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

You are certainly getting on with this build. Interesting to read about how you have made your own (now no longer available) swingarm bush and the case hardening of it :thumbup: :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: MGP R1
Replies: 2
Views: 296

Re: MGP R1

Cheers Mac :thumbup: :thumbup:

This year could be very interesting 🤔

Chris.
by sirch345
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy birthday Yeti
Replies: 6
Views: 267

Re: Happy birthday Yeti

Happy belated birthday Yeti for yesterday :Birthday: :beer:

Hope you had a good day,

Chris.
by sirch345
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79561

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I’m sorry to say it Tony, but looking at the photos only there looks to be too big of a gap between the rear wheel/tyre and the rest of the bike making the swingarm look really long. It’s like there needs to be something to fill that gap may be? It’s only my opinion, and may look different in reali...
by sirch345
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 1997 Rebuild gone bad
Replies: 30
Views: 5601

Re: 1997 Rebuild gone bad

Hi folks. I done the compression testing that long ago now that I can't remember whether I'd to put a booster on it or not. I do know I got very close to book spec. With regards to MCCT - yeah, fitted them about 6 years ago. Bike was bought with smashed valves, so I hope to avoid repeating it! I've...
by sirch345
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79561

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I’m sorry to say it Tony, but looking at the photos only there looks to be too big of a gap between the rear wheel/tyre and the rest of the bike making the swingarm look really long. It’s like there needs to be something to fill that gap may be? It’s only my opinion, and may look different in realit...
by sirch345
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 1997 Rebuild gone bad
Replies: 30
Views: 5601

Re: 1997 Rebuild gone bad

Not wishing to throw a spanner in the works of Tony's reply, but when you did the compression test was the engine turning over at the right speed then? If not then you would get a low reading.

Have you fitted manual cam chain tensioners?

Chris.
by sirch345
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy birthday macdee
Replies: 4
Views: 351

Re: Happy birthday macdee

Happy birthday young man :Birthday:

I hope you’re having a great day,

Chris.