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by Griff1977
Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: Forum News
Topic: New "avatar" profile pic
Replies: 3
Views: 4563

New "avatar" profile pic

Hi all. New to this forum after buying a yellow VTR1000F, on an 02 plate (the older model). I'd love to show it off with a profile pic of it (do we call it an avatar?). Does anybody know how I can do it? I can get to the page but the option of selecting a file is "greyed" out? Any ideas? A...
by Griff1977
Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Oil changes
Replies: 12
Views: 1186

Re: Oil changes

Also, a lot mentioned about the CCTs need to be considered. Mine done 20800 and I believe CCTs good to do by 30000. I think they have been done already and I will look at paperwork that came with bike to check (receipts). Its been mentioned about checking threads on CCTs and poss fitting manual ones...
by Griff1977
Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Oil changes
Replies: 12
Views: 1186

Re: Oil changes

Dark & Clive, thanks. I've looked at the website of Bannons and he seems good, haven't called him but I'll post after I've done anything with him to let you know what I think. The bike will sit in my garage for another 8 weeks or so, so I'm not sure if it's worth getting the oil changed soon or ...
by Griff1977
Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Oil changes
Replies: 12
Views: 1186

Re: Oil changes

Dark & Wicky, thanks for the reply. It had £500 of work a year ago Inc spark plugs & other. What are your thoughts with front forks - they seem to be quite "spongy" and soft- is it worth changing the oil I wonder? Clutch oil & brake fluid as well if it is dark in colour? I'm t...
by Griff1977
Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Oil changes
Replies: 12
Views: 1186

Oil changes

Hi all, I'm a new owner of a lovely 02 VTR 1000F in yellow. Just got the bike today and although I'm injured (bed rest for 6 more weeks) I am excited to have the bike after not owning a bike for 10 years!! Anyway, neighbour suggests I might want to get eng oil & filter changed as well as the oth...