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acrmnsm
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Hi from Devon

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Hi I have a red 1999 VTR, its got very low miles and was stored in a barn. I've wanted one since they first came out so I am over the moon to have this.
I actually got this bike last summer but I have been abroad for a year. I just got back and want to get started!
I'm thinking given the storage I should do the CCT's straight away?
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MacV2
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acrmnsm wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:10 am Hi I have a red 1999 VTR, its got very low miles and was stored in a barn. I've wanted one since they first came out so I am over the moon to have this.
I actually got this bike last summer but I have been abroad for a year. I just got back and want to get started!
I'm thinking given the storage I should do the CCT's straight away?
Yep deff do it...

viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28583

Stored for a long time ?

Change oil &fillter, all hydraulic fluids, prob worth changing the fork oil & flush the cooling system...

Check the tank isnt rusty inside, check the tyres for cracks but personaly I would change them if anything over 5 years old, rubber goes hard with age.

Check the hoses under the tank for cracks & perishing same with the rubber diaphragm in the petcock.

It will probably need a new battery as well.

Oh & check to see if the Reg Rec is the old std one & change that, best bet is a Mossfet but that requires some re wiring or plug & play any late modle Honda unit...

Then there is the shock linkage make sure that is all moving freely best strip & regrese anyway...

If you need a manual I happen to have one up for grabs.

As a new member you wont be able to access Sales & wants or the PM feture until you have racked up 50 posts... So get some pics up & start chating...

Da Rules.... viewtopic.php?f=2&t=19054

Pic Posting... viewtopic.php?p=449062#p449062


OH & welcome in, dont forget the bins in the pics, bring the biscuits & happy Storming... :thumbup:
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acrmnsm
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Cheers, plenty to be getting on with then!
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Hi and welcome.

I've had Storms and sold them and keep coming back. No matter what bikes we have, or have had, there is just something intoxicating and addictive about these beasts. Once you're on the road, you'll understand exactly what I mean. :D
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Hello and welcome to the forum. :wave:
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acrmnsm
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I haven't even ridden mine yet.. I heard it running when I bought it but since reading about the CCT issues I've resisted starting it until I fix them.

I need a left wing mirror and the left fairing has a small crack, the seat unit is damaged too, anyone got anything they want to sell me?
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Maybe try fixing the crack and touching up the paint

Plastic repair & prep on fairings with pics > viewtopic.php?t=26537
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That is an interesting thread. Cheers for the link.
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Hi and enjoy. Get them ccts done. You can then ride without that little devil on your back 👍👍
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Kev L
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Welcome to the club. Where are you based in Devon?
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acrmnsm
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Yeah near Exeter, we have some quality roads locally.
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I have a lot of relatives in Devon. Admittedly north Devon!!! But your right some lovely roads, also some nadgery little high banked lanes were you dread meeting the local yummy mummy late for the kids 😂
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Richard wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:04 pm I have a lot of relatives in Devon. . . also some nadgery little high banked lanes were you dread meeting the local yummy mummy late for the kids 😂
Yummy mummies?

I'm heading down there!! :cool2
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Kev L
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Lovely part of the world. My Mrs parents live in Shaldon and her sister and her husband live in Ringmore. He’s just bought a bike, well almost, it’s a BMW R80RT! I’m looking for a bike to leave down there giving us the option for a few rides into Devon/Cornwall.
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Welcome aboard :thumbup:

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