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by kenmoore
Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22380
Views: 1719055

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

Ha ha!

My wife used to say The same .
by kenmoore
Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Something new, balancing carbs?
Replies: 15
Views: 3549

Re: Something new, balancing carbs?

Carbs on these bikes are a delicate subject. One thing I would have to say is that never ever remove the plastic plate underneath the carbs, it's right at the front in the V of the frame. Secondly , Once the carbs are synced and performing as intended leave them the wombles alone. I know only too we...
by kenmoore
Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22380
Views: 1719055

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

What Tuono do you have ? I have had a fling with a few Apes . 07 Tuono, 13RSV , and a Shiver 750. Nice bikes to ride however, I am glad I kept the VTR. Yesterday I did about 400Ks in great weather over a wide variety of roads. Even rode some dirt, about 4 Klms between Braidwood and Nerriga in Rural ...
by kenmoore
Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: This bike looks familiar (BTT?).
Replies: 31
Views: 6041

Re: This bike looks familiar (BTT?).

That is a classic example of why I have kept my VTR everytime I got another bike.

The others have gone and the VTR is still here.

It is the right colour as well!
by kenmoore
Mon Oct 28, 2019 10:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22380
Views: 1719055

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

Not today but yesterday I went for a ride with my brother who has got a new bike , 2010 VFR 1200 with Low mileage and standard apart from GPS and heated grips. We covered just over 400 Klms and had fun . The weather was glorious and we rode over the mountains right next to my home and went 100 miles...
by kenmoore
Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:07 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hello. Back on a Storm !
Replies: 13
Views: 3563

Re: Hello. Back on a Storm !

Lightened flywheel, jet kit, etc etc.

The bug has bitten.

The one known as obsessive compulsive modding.

Great to see.

The red one was a cracker but then again I could be biased.
by kenmoore
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:08 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: High rise handle bars
Replies: 20
Views: 4607

Re: High rise handle bars

Or if you are just after the bars being higher get a set of adjustable bars like Apex .

There are other brands available I'm sure however I forget their names.
by kenmoore
Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hello. Back on a Storm !
Replies: 13
Views: 3563

Re: Hello. Back on a Storm !

Welcome back,

Now don't sell this one!
by kenmoore
Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:56 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Worth replacing fork springs?
Replies: 14
Views: 3158

Re: Worth replacing fork springs?

Good looking original example you have there.

Well done !

You now have the basis for a great bike.
by kenmoore
Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Seat Cowl Boards
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: Seat Cowl Boards

If they are I would be up for a set or at least a link that I could supply to a sticker maker with a computer controlled sticker making machine.
by kenmoore
Sun Oct 20, 2019 5:06 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Anyone ever serviced a steering damper?
Replies: 5
Views: 1523

Re: Anyone ever serviced a steering damper?

Thanks for that .

I don't have a steering damper however this is handy to know.

Thanks for going to the trouble.
by kenmoore
Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Worth replacing fork springs?
Replies: 14
Views: 3158

Re: Worth replacing fork springs?

Maybe it's already been done?

Disassemble first and see.

After 6 years idle I am sure that there are other things that require attention first.

Also does it have manual cam chain Tensioners, if not that is the first job at hand.

Any mods been done to her ?

Can you post some pics ?
by kenmoore
Sat Oct 19, 2019 6:58 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi!
Replies: 11
Views: 3311

Re: Hi!

welcome aboard from a Skippy !
by kenmoore
Tue Oct 15, 2019 9:34 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Change in emulsion tubes after 2001?
Replies: 16
Views: 3611

Re: Change in emulsion tubes after 2001?

E Mail sent mate.
by kenmoore
Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:30 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Change in emulsion tubes after 2001?
Replies: 16
Views: 3611

Re: Change in emulsion tubes after 2001?

Can you tell us what was done to your race bike To get to 136 ?

Keep us informed as to what you do as you progress please.

How about some pics !