Search found 631 matches

by E.Marquez
Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:33 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: oil cooler pipes
Replies: 27
Views: 5735

Re: oil cooler pipes

lanny wrote: Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:38 pm Anyone fitted braided oil lines ?
Yes Sir
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... a990bb3c45
by E.Marquez
Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: petcocks
Replies: 9
Views: 2322

Re: petcocks

Good description of possible issues but not the cause of the petcock sticking open. :wink: Tell that to the petcocks I've found stuck open due to the issues I described above based on actual experience >>LOL That's not saying its cause, I never did say or imply that, just possibilities to investiga...
by E.Marquez
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: petcocks
Replies: 9
Views: 2322

Re: petcocks

now just so i know iv got this right. i fitted a new diaphram to the tank, about two weeks ago during this maddness. all was well. then only the last few days when iv taken the tank off it pisses fuel. so to me this means the diaphram isnt working? or ripped etc? yet i have no fuel coming out the l...
by E.Marquez
Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fuel Capacity
Replies: 17
Views: 3833

Re: Fuel Capacity

No fuel gauge, just the RLOD (red light of death). The mileage you are getting is about right, the tank is small. But... if you brim it with the bike upright you can fit in 16.5 litres to a completely empty tank. Fill it on the side stand and it's about 15 litres. Most Storm owners carry a syphon h...
by E.Marquez
Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bottom fork yoke
Replies: 45
Views: 7187

Re: Bottom fork yoke

Stephan wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:34 pm Not more than 260 usd excl shipping :)
Well that's better :lol:

COP kit order, and flywheel service request just came in today, so.......just need to build up some toy funds..
Spent the lot on a new shop toy the other day
tire machine.jpeg
by E.Marquez
Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bottom fork yoke
Replies: 45
Views: 7187

Re: Bottom fork yoke

Stephan wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:15 pm Erik: it will be around that price, definitely not more than that.
Hmm $280 USD, plus shipping I assume hmmmmm
How many MOSFET RR kits, COP kits, fan override kits, Headlight relay kits and light weight flywheels do I have to sell to fund this :crazy:
by E.Marquez
Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bottom fork yoke
Replies: 45
Views: 7187

Re: Bottom fork yoke

45mm yoke has 41mm sibling finally. I hope new owner will enjoy this part the same as I do :) http://oi68.tinypic.com/35bdn34.jpg http://oi68.tinypic.com/2utlybl.jpg http://oi64.tinypic.com/syq8sh.jpg http://oi64.tinypic.com/21ccnes.jpg Some years back you mentioned a price of $210 GBP, is that sti...
by E.Marquez
Sun Apr 07, 2019 2:45 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Ok so I cheated today and paid a garage to do my mcct's
Replies: 16
Views: 4237

Re: Ok so I cheated today and paid a garage to do my mcct's

Ok so I cheated today and paid a garage to do my mcct's Post by bobbler » Fri Apr 05, 2019 4:31 pm But I'm so glad I did.... And you are the smarter one for doing that. Those that recognize they don't have the time or skill to do the job right are smarter to find a qualified mechanic to do the job ...
by E.Marquez
Sun Mar 31, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: No masterlink?
Replies: 12
Views: 2982

Re: No masterlink?

8541Hawk wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:44 pm Until you brace the swingarm and then the option goes away :?

Was going to post that , then saw you had already... :thumbup:
by E.Marquez
Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:04 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: If not a Firestorm, then ??
Replies: 22
Views: 4832

Re: If not a Firestorm, then ??

1983 VF750, 1985 GPZ550, 1984 RZ350
by E.Marquez
Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:36 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 11.5:1 pistons....
Replies: 20
Views: 5334

Re: 11.5:1 pistons....

fitting aluminum clutch plates What was the weight difference between 9 driven steel plates and the 9 aluminum driven plates? How many miles on the aluminum ones so far? and have you looked at them for condition and measured them for wear? One off custom made or are they from a different applicatio...
by E.Marquez
Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fairing removal
Replies: 16
Views: 3664

Re: Fairing removal

and just like that, dreams crushed.... My Tefzel wire flame-retardant ETFE insulation high strand tinned copper wire order did not process last week ..some glitch in the check out system I guess and I did not notice the account was not charged... called today to check on shipping time line and they ...
by E.Marquez
Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fairing removal
Replies: 16
Views: 3664

Re: Fairing removal

The Postman giveth ...


fairing connectors.jpg
Let the games begin
by E.Marquez
Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:36 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New member
Replies: 13
Views: 3855

Re: New member

I just picked my vtr up. Previous owner put a Wilbers "race" shock on it. Piggy back res, hi and lo speed adjustments. Never hesrd of them so looked it up, apparently well regarded brand and they go fo 11-1200aud. Best rear suspensikn ive had which isnt sayin that much, but it is very nic...
by E.Marquez
Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:25 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New member
Replies: 13
Views: 3855

Re: New member

E.Marquez wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:23 am Well I was very sure when I posted,,,,but I guess now I'll recheck the info I thought I knew.
They do seem to be in business still...perhaps I confused Wilbers with another small brand company.I'll keep looking
Thanks for the correction