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by Sandyback
Thu Nov 24, 2011 8:31 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New to the VTR
Replies: 26
Views: 2833

Re: New to the VTR

T8ull wrote:Gettin mine next week, getting cct's done before I even mount her!
That's exactly what I'm thinking of doing. Strange time of year to buy a bike - but I have the winter to give it a good look over and sort out this "weakness" :)
by Sandyback
Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New to the VTR
Replies: 26
Views: 2833

Re: New to the VTR

I have some manual ccts from Bazza and they work a treat Thanks, how do I get more info on these.......I really want to do a CCT mod over the next couple of months but don't know the best route? How much are Bazza's? - I've not seen the price mentioned on here, but it may just that I am new and don...
by Sandyback
Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New to the VTR
Replies: 26
Views: 2833

Re: New to the VTR

Apart from the CCT issue that I was aware of before buying the bike, are there any other VTR problems that a new owner should be aware of or is this the main achilles heel?
by Sandyback
Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New to the VTR
Replies: 26
Views: 2833

Re: New to the VTR

Again, thanks for the replies, it's good to hear that there are some enthusiasts not too far away :)

AMcQ - could ask what you have done with your CCTs..... Manual or other?
by Sandyback
Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New to the VTR
Replies: 26
Views: 2833

Re: New to the VTR

Hi and thanks for the quick replies. I am based in Tamworth, Staffs - very close to Drayton Manor Park. The APE ones cost twice as much as those on that ebay link I posted and don't look much different to me. Would like to hear more about Bazza's mod.......cost and what is involved please? Basically...
by Sandyback
Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: New to the VTR
Replies: 26
Views: 2833

New to the VTR

Hi, I am a long time biker but have never owned a Firestorm. I should be collecting my 2000 model on Friday. One of my first priorities over the winter will be to fit a pair of manual cam chain tensioners. I have seen much mention of the APE brand but does anyone on here have any experience or comme...