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by JohnnyB
Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: forks overhaul / repaint
Replies: 4
Views: 623

Re: forks overhaul / repaint

Yep, you need to get them completely stripped as they sit in the overn for 20 mins at 200 degrees c to cure. Gloss black looks much better in the flesh than you would imagine.
by JohnnyB
Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fuel Consumption
Replies: 33
Views: 2026

I generally get around 105 miles to the light coming on, and never less than 90.
Sounds like you have a problem! have you checked for leaks? does the bike smell of petrol?
If you haven't got a leak and are runnig that rich, you'll be washing the bores, does the oil smell of petrol?
by JohnnyB
Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: DATATOOL Immobilser Question
Replies: 7
Views: 844

Liberated

Well, I've finally got the datatool removed and am back in business. I also got myself a 24k service and a fresh MOT. Not going to bother with another immobiliser, I'm putting a ground anchor in the garage and I suspect most bikes just get lifted into vans rather than ridden away and its one less th...
by JohnnyB
Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:33 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: DATATOOL Immobilser Question
Replies: 7
Views: 844

Immobiliser

Thanks Max, I'll try the eraser trick.
Definitely going to have it removed one way or the other!

Cheers
by JohnnyB
Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:36 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: DATATOOL Immobilser Question
Replies: 7
Views: 844

Datatool

I've now established that this is a Datatool Uno immobiliser with LED. Anyone had any experience with these things?
by JohnnyB
Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:49 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: DATATOOL Immobilser Question
Replies: 7
Views: 844

Datatool

Cheers Kaz,
I've done this and found some stuff for the later models with alarms. I'll try a similar procedure on my antique version and see if it works.....
by JohnnyB
Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:10 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: DATATOOL Immobilser Question
Replies: 7
Views: 844

DATATOOL Immobilser Question

Hi All, I've got an old Datatool Immobiliser on the storm (the one with the touch key and touch pad, its been on there since new in 97). I inadvertantly disconnected the battery the other day without disarming it (yeah , I know :roll: ) and now the bloody thing won't disarm. Does anyone know if thes...
by JohnnyB
Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:33 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Soft Luggage
Replies: 3
Views: 235

Soft Luggage

Thanks Guys, They are only for occasional use (a tankbag and Backpack usually suffice). I just don't want to get something that only lasts a year or 2...
by JohnnyB
Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:49 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Soft Luggage
Replies: 3
Views: 235

Soft Luggage

Hi All,
I'll be looking for a set of Panniers for the 'storm soon. Any reccomendations for a set that are weatherproof and a good fit to a VTR with Standard Pipes on?

thankyouverymuch :D
by JohnnyB
Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: SP1/2 Insurance Quotes
Replies: 30
Views: 1075

Insurance

Jeez,
that makes me feel better about being the wrong side of 40!
I've reached the stage where fully comp insurance less than a set of tyres :D
by JohnnyB
Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: What's your biggest, most shameful bodge?
Replies: 23
Views: 1842

Bodge

Circa 1978 I had an old CB175 that I'd bought for cheap transport as my "Proper" bike, a Norton Jubilee was always in pieces.. Once I'd sorted the Norton I sold the CB175. It had been eating camshafts so I stuck a new set in, leaving the only one visible fault - a little smoke coming out o...
by JohnnyB
Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: was it you on yellow storm today?
Replies: 5
Views: 545

was it you

Timbo wrote:Wouldnt be me, Yellow ones are gay :lol:

I saw one on the A1 last week near Hatfield, quite possibly the dirtiest bike i have ever seen, obvously wasnt someone who loves a VTR.
Maybe he / she loves riding rather than polishing? :D
by JohnnyB
Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will Honda (and the other Jap makers) release a new V-Twin?
Replies: 17
Views: 1464

Re: New Storm

[/quote] You could be on the money here. Honda loves the V4 layout (look at the way that they have re-engineered MotoGP to get a V4 back in). The cost of the V4 engine is high though. Mind you, I would prefer a V4 to an IL4 any day![/quote] True, and I'd prefer a v twin to a v four :D I have seen ta...
by JohnnyB
Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:16 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Polished Headers (Whose are these?)
Replies: 13
Views: 1213

shiney pipes

Radiator wrote:Hi Chris

Nice pipes Chris 8) 8) How did you acheive a shine like that then ??
Must have taken a while .

Peter
An awful lot of elbow grease and solvol I suspect!
by JohnnyB
Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will Honda (and the other Jap makers) release a new V-Twin?
Replies: 17
Views: 1464

New Storm

If they do bring out a new faired v twin its bound to have "pointy" styling and probably an underseat exhaust. it would also be nice to see a naked version to go against the Aprilia Tuono et al (ok I admit im an ex hornet rider....) What's the story with emmissions on the storm motor? It m...