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tony.mon wrote:You can get adjustable dog bones, or a shorter shock- Hagon will do one- or if you only need a small lowering, just have the seat reupholstered with thinner padding.
The bike's, not yours....

thanks Tony, I think hagon shock will be a bit pricey but I will look into your other options thanks ken

hi all looking for advice on lowering seat height. not only old and grey but a bit of a short butt as well .my inside leg 29" thanks ken. i shall now brace myself ready for comments I am about to get for my inside leg measurement.

tilt390 wrote:Finally signed up to the Forum after being a VTR owner since 2007. Looking forward to finding out a few more Tech Tips . Cheers All.

welcome, 2007 we will be looking to pick your brains

has anyone got a bike trailer I could borrow , hertford area thanks ken

Hello all I've just read this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-VTR1000-FIRESTORM-TOP-CONDITION-WITH-MANY-EXTRAS-/221976896130?hash=item33aedaa282:g:4V8AAOSwUdlWe~HG I thought realistically that Storm do about 105bhp max without modding and about 109bhp with K and N and jets. surely 112 at the wheel ...

sirch345 wrote:Another option. If you use the same riser's as in this photo, with a pair of Ultra low Renthal handlebars you don't need to trim the fairing.



Chris.

thanks ken

bigtwinthing wrote:yep will do tonight

here we are, this is with the Fairing trimmed, it went up over 2.5 inches and back about an 1"

thanks ken

bigtwinthing wrote:i bought the kit through Moore Speed racing, CNC Comfy yoke, bars, hoses etc. I fitted and cut the fairing. It looked good, some of the guys on here saw them and they seemed chuffed with it.

can you put some pics on , thanks ken

lloydie wrote:Measure twice ,cut once .
Take your time and it'll look like it was made that way

thanks for all the info fellow stormers

has anyone fitted a handlebar conversion kit. or the pros @ cons of doing so.

fabiostar wrote:welcome to the old fart club, but more important have you bought a fast yellow one or one of the slower colours

its a eager orange one.

welcome to the club mate, loads of old farts on here so you won't feel out of place. pop up where you are based and you might find some local help and support for the firestorm care in the comunity thanks good idea I am based in hertford sg12 I'm up on the Foxholes, Gallows Hill, Hertford if you ne...

AMCQ46 wrote:welcome to the club mate, loads of old farts on here so you won't feel out of place.

pop up where you are based and you might find some local help and support for the firestorm care in the comunity

thanks good idea I am based in hertford sg12

Hi everyone,just bought a 1999 storm I am an old fart returned to bikes 2year ago. I have a feeling I will be in need of your help and wise knowhow thanks ken.