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by BrianC
Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Speedo on a parallel
Replies: 28
Views: 6676

Re: Speedo on a parallel

Really starting to wonder if the speed sensor is different between uk and european spec bikes , but from what i can see part number is same !!
by BrianC
Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Speedo on a parallel
Replies: 28
Views: 6676

Re: Speedo on a parallel

Stranger and stranger!!!!!

I actually have a spare instrument panel so i have just fitted that

3500 revs in first - barely touching 15mph - in fact to get to 20mph needed 5000 rpm

Stumped at moment !!!!!
by BrianC
Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:36 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Speedo on a parallel
Replies: 28
Views: 6676

Re: Speedo on a parallel

Maybe i just need to bite the bullet and put a uk spec speedo on and see what happens
by BrianC
Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:16 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Speedo on a parallel
Replies: 28
Views: 6676

Re: Speedo on a parallel

Just a bit of an update I put my uk storm on the padock stand , in first and took revs to 3500 and the standard mph dial read about 20mph. Then put my other one ie with the european spec speedo, first gear, 3500 revs and it read about 20 on the dial. Just concerned if i fit my new uk spec it will re...
by BrianC
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: 2019 Firestorm t-shirt
Replies: 48
Views: 11138

Re: 2019 Firestorm t-shirt

Im interested in one of the grey ones with the bike on
And maybe one of the ones with the 'Firestorm' logo on in grey?

Both xl - i think(due to working weight loss) :wink:
by BrianC
Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:01 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Speedo on a parallel
Replies: 28
Views: 6676

Re: Speedo on a parallel

No overlay on the outside of the face
Im guessing the odometer is reading kms
I'll try and get it out on the road soon actually see where needle goes!!
by BrianC
Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Speedo on a parallel
Replies: 28
Views: 6676

Re: Speedo on a parallel

Mine looks like the one on the right but it says mph

Im struggling to get images uploaded here
by BrianC
Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Replies: 18
Views: 5909

Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F

Forgot to say it would help if we know where you are
by BrianC
Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:55 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Replies: 18
Views: 5909

Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F

Another welcome I was a staunce straight 4 man(blade) but i love my storms(2) and i love workong on these bikes. The weak points are all easily fixed And i also love those cans!!! I have titanium race cans on my main storm and it makes a glorious noise, and pulls like a train !! Lots of help here - ...
by BrianC
Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Images
Replies: 4
Views: 1311

Images

What are people using for image uploads these days.

I need something simple!!!!
by BrianC
Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:28 am
Forum: Items Wanted
Topic: Inlet valves
Replies: 2
Views: 1278

Re: Inlet valves

Nps mate - let me know
by BrianC
Mon Dec 31, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: Items Wanted
Topic: Front brake and clutch master reservoir lids
Replies: 5
Views: 1791

Re: Front brake and clutch master reservoir lids

Yep - its standards im after rather than the tacky false carbon ones !!!
by BrianC
Mon Dec 31, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: Items Wanted
Topic: Inlet valves
Replies: 1
Views: 1189

Inlet valves

Has anyone got a couple of good cheap used inlet valves?

Im trying to convert a rear cylnder to be used as a front and i took the inlet valves from this head to replace the two bent ones on my front head.
by BrianC
Mon Dec 31, 2018 7:52 pm
Forum: Items Wanted
Topic: Inlet valves
Replies: 2
Views: 1278

Inlet valves

Has anyone got a couple of good cheap used inlet valves?

Im trying to convert a rear cylnder to be used as a front and i took the inlet valves from this head to replace the two bent ones on my front head.
by BrianC
Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:41 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Speedo on a parallel
Replies: 28
Views: 6676

Speedo on a parallel

Ive never got to the bottom of the speedo on my first storm!!!! The only scale on the dial reads 0-280 as per the km scale on a dual scale uk spec but it looks like mph sticker on the dial face. Tbh ive never ridden it on the road so i dont know how it works Im just wondering if the speed sensor is ...