Guys (and girls)
Just want to say great site for a great bike. I have only had my VTR for about 10 days, and already like it more that my old 916. It is just as fast in the real world, and much easier to ride. I am only 23, but a bad smash means my wrist and hips hurt after a while on a full on sports bike (ZX7-R, 916). The VTR, soo comfy for me.
It is also nice having a bike that on a cold winters morning, I know its gonna start, unlike the duke (lucky to get 150 miles before it broke down, fryed the clutch, caught fire etc.)
Over christmas I have to do a few bits to it, because the only things changed from stock (1998) are a tinted screen, braided lines and rear seat hump. It is crying out for some high level carbon pipes, hugger, undertray, fairing lowers etc.
Anyway, must dash, its home time
VTR = Brillliant
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londonsean69
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VTR = Brillliant
Sean
(1998, Black, Almost Totally Stock
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(1998, Black, Almost Totally Stock
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Re: VTR = Brillliant
Hi, welcome to the joys of vtr ownwership.
As for the undertray & fairing lowers, each to their own ;) I would advise you to spend some money on the suspension first though. Uprated springs and thicker oil in the forks makes a big difference, add a decent shock and the bike is transformed.
Hugger is a good idea keeps the road crap off the shock. The VTR has a bit of a reputation for breaking carbon cans, too many vibes - stainless or titanium are probably a better bet.londonsean69 wrote: It is crying out for some high level carbon pipes, hugger, undertray, fairing lowers etc.
As for the undertray & fairing lowers, each to their own ;) I would advise you to spend some money on the suspension first though. Uprated springs and thicker oil in the forks makes a big difference, add a decent shock and the bike is transformed.
These bikes are great, "cans" make the bike - but make sure thay you get them dyno'd mine ran very lean even though I was assured they would be OK.
I've put lowers on mine, it's a personal thing, some love em others don't.
Plenty fast enough, I took mine to the TT this year, no speed limits and 160 "ish"
on the clock - didn't want to look down for too long 
. Only a mate on a new blade went past, 3 guys on CBR's couldn't believe the noise when following 
or the grunt out of the corners .
Had the Storm for 3 years and still love every run.
Dukes/ Blades /Gixers may be faster but how quick do you want to go on the road anyway
Nice to welcome a new face.
Phil
I've put lowers on mine, it's a personal thing, some love em others don't.
Plenty fast enough, I took mine to the TT this year, no speed limits and 160 "ish"
on the clock - didn't want to look down for too long . Only a mate on a new blade went past, 3 guys on CBR's couldn't believe the noise when following or the grunt out of the corners . Had the Storm for 3 years and still love every run.
Dukes/ Blades /Gixers may be faster but how quick do you want to go on the road anyway
Nice to welcome a new face.
Phil