Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
- Shinyharley
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Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
I am now the (hopefully not unlucky) 13th keeper of a 1998 Firestorm.
It hasn't been out to play for a while, and a quick look through this forum (thank you) means that starter motor and carbs are high on my list of things to pay attention to. (It starts reluctantly and runs by no means smoothly).
I'm also a little bemused by the colour scheme
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It hasn't been out to play for a while, and a quick look through this forum (thank you) means that starter motor and carbs are high on my list of things to pay attention to. (It starts reluctantly and runs by no means smoothly).
I'm also a little bemused by the colour scheme
https://shinyharley.wixsite.com/website ... has-landed
Newly acquired 1998 VTR1000F, 2014 MT-09
There is very little in life to beat a motorcycle ride, followed by a very cold beer and a nap
There is very little in life to beat a motorcycle ride, followed by a very cold beer and a nap
Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
I've seen worse colour schemes!
The rear light is meant to be a little floppy to stop filaments breaking too often.
It can be tightened up a little using rubber washers, tap washers are cheap and don't rot when wet unlike some rubber ones.
If you unplug the two ECU boxes in the tail you can get enough access, otherwise carefully remove the tail plastics.
How long has it been standing?
The rear light is meant to be a little floppy to stop filaments breaking too often.
It can be tightened up a little using rubber washers, tap washers are cheap and don't rot when wet unlike some rubber ones.
If you unplug the two ECU boxes in the tail you can get enough access, otherwise carefully remove the tail plastics.
How long has it been standing?
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Welcome in to the world of the Storm...
For a bike thats been standing that looks nice & clean.
It looks as if it's been repainted at some stage, if you have a look on the curb side top rail of the subframe, just pop the seat off, the lock is under the rear light just north of the number plate to the left... There should be a white sticker with a code on it... If its still there that is...Alternatly lift the tank & check the bottom of the tank, they rearly get repainted as the sound deadening foam puts people off of doing a proper job...
So you mentioned the carbs...your first prority if they have not been fitted already is to sort out MCCT's...2nd on the list as its so easy...Reg Rec, then the shock linkage, sort/change all fluids & change the fork oil, refurb brakes ... lube the chain & check for tight spots, new boots & then ride it...
Have fun, then start thinking of ways to improve it... Suspension front & rear , upgrade the callipers, belly pan, six spoke wheels...ect ect...
For a bike thats been standing that looks nice & clean.
It looks as if it's been repainted at some stage, if you have a look on the curb side top rail of the subframe, just pop the seat off, the lock is under the rear light just north of the number plate to the left... There should be a white sticker with a code on it... If its still there that is...Alternatly lift the tank & check the bottom of the tank, they rearly get repainted as the sound deadening foam puts people off of doing a proper job...
So you mentioned the carbs...your first prority if they have not been fitted already is to sort out MCCT's...2nd on the list as its so easy...Reg Rec, then the shock linkage, sort/change all fluids & change the fork oil, refurb brakes ... lube the chain & check for tight spots, new boots & then ride it...
Have fun, then start thinking of ways to improve it... Suspension front & rear , upgrade the callipers, belly pan, six spoke wheels...ect ect...
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
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Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Welcome to the slippery slope of storm ownershipMacV2 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:53 am Welcome in to the world of the Storm...
So you mentioned the carbs...your first prority if they have not been fitted already is to sort out MCCT's...2nd on the list as its so easy...Reg Rec, then the shock linkage, sort/change all fluids & change the fork oil, refurb brakes ... lube the chain & check for tight spots, new boots & then ride it...
Have fun, then start thinking of ways to improve it... Suspension front & rear , upgrade the callipers, belly pan, six spoke wheels...ect ect...
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Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Welcome aboard
Good luck with the new bike
Chris.
Good luck with the new bike
Chris.
Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Welcome to the club and good luck with the bike. They’re brilliant when working well, it’s well worth investing time (and cash!)
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F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Penske shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, lashings of Ti & CF
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Penske shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, lashings of Ti & CF
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Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Welcome.
I kinda like those colours. Hopefully it'll be an easy recommission for you. It looks clean enough.
I kinda like those colours. Hopefully it'll be an easy recommission for you. It looks clean enough.
Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Another welcome
I was a staunce straight 4 man(blade) but i love my storms(2) and i love workong on these bikes.
The weak points are all easily fixed
And i also love those cans!!! I have titanium race cans on my main storm and it makes a glorious noise, and pulls like a train !!
Lots of help here - good crew
I was a staunce straight 4 man(blade) but i love my storms(2) and i love workong on these bikes.
The weak points are all easily fixed
And i also love those cans!!! I have titanium race cans on my main storm and it makes a glorious noise, and pulls like a train !!
Lots of help here - good crew
Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Forgot to say it would help if we know where you are
Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Frogwell nr Chippenham?
It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
VTR Firestorm and other bikes t-shirts
VTR Firestorm and other bikes t-shirts
Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
welcome to forum. I am new hear to
- Shinyharley
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Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Cheers - it's really floppy (as in barely attached!)tony.mon wrote: ↑Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:32 am I've seen worse colour schemes!
The rear light is meant to be a little floppy to stop filaments breaking too often.
It can be tightened up a little using rubber washers, tap washers are cheap and don't rot when wet unlike some rubber ones.
If you unplug the two ECU boxes in the tail you can get enough access, otherwise carefully remove the tail plastics.
How long has it been standing?
Looks to have done about 4,000 miles in last 7 years
Newly acquired 1998 VTR1000F, 2014 MT-09
There is very little in life to beat a motorcycle ride, followed by a very cold beer and a nap
There is very little in life to beat a motorcycle ride, followed by a very cold beer and a nap
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Re: Just inherited a 1998 VTR1000F
Newly acquired 1998 VTR1000F, 2014 MT-09
There is very little in life to beat a motorcycle ride, followed by a very cold beer and a nap
There is very little in life to beat a motorcycle ride, followed by a very cold beer and a nap