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Armortura
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Newby from North East UK

Post by Armortura »

Hi Everyone,

Switched from a Fireblade to a Firestorm as always wanted to own a V-Twin. Picked up a 98 model with 18k on the clock and rode it for the first time today. Absolutely in love with it....winner👍.

One thing.....how the hell do I remove the pillion cowl?

Cheers.
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tony.mon
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Just unclip the two side mountings and stretch it lightly outwards, it comes off rearwards.
The rearmost central point just stays in place, it's for location only.
You have to take the dual seat off the bike first.
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It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
Armortura
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Re: Newby from North East UK

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I'll give that a go, thanks :thumbup:
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A very clean and tidy bike you have found there by the looks of it, and low mileage too, well done.

Welcome aboard :thumbup:

Chris.
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Nice looking bike mate, welcome to the club
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Welcome to the club, looks like you got a nice clean bike
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Re: Newby from North East UK

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Hello and welcome to the forum. :wave: :thumbup:
SO WHEN DOES THIS OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER KICK IN
Armortura
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Thanks for the welcome everyone.

I can't believe how clean it is. I think I may have fallen on my feet with this one. Fingers crossed!

Cheers :D :D
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Re: Newby from North East UK

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Looks like a very nice bike.If i was you i would get them auto cct's changed for manuals asap to save any heartache.They are a time bomb waiting to go off and wreck your engine.
SO WHEN DOES THIS OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER KICK IN
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Re: Newby from North East UK

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Thanks! I will definitely have those tensioners changed to manual ones. The auto ones have my nerves on edge ha ha.

Cheers.
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Got the seat off anyway.....ha ha.
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partygirl
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Hi and welcome Amortura,, nice looking storm you have there , have fun maybe see you out n about based in north yorks :D
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Re: Newby from North East UK

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partygirl wrote: Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:18 pm Hi and welcome Amortura,, nice looking storm you have there , have fun maybe see you out n about based in north yorks :D
Thanks partygirl, I'm sure I'll be heading that way this year. Whitby is a favourite of mine 😁
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welcome along sir, nice storm by the way. :clap:
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You can come and join us on the SW Scotland meet next month, it's not far for you
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