Hey up,
I was pretty much forced to give up bikes about 8 years ago when I got a job outside of easy commute distance up the motorway from where I live.
Since moved jobs much closer.
Had the chance but not the time, then the time but not the money and last month I had all 3.
So now I have an S Reg. Firestorm.
Cost me £1500, got 21K miles on the clock , a new MOT and some very loud "Micron" exhausts. Which I will need advice on how to replace.
I've always wanted to get a fully faired bike and turn it into a street-fighter. I know that is going to up set some people, so please take this as fair warning: if you see one of my posts, it may not be to your liking.
I believe bikes should have as little as possible on them, not be covered in body-work like a car.
Bike History:
Honda CG125
Honda CB-1 400 "Big One"
Honda NT400 "Bros"
It may look it, but I am not obsessed with Honda. Honest. It just so happens that they have been local , cheap and the features I wanted at the time.
In this case, a 1000cc V engine.
I am a mechanical fitter by trader, so do have some idea what I am doing, but I am by no means a bike or engine expert.
Thanks for reading, be good to chat.
Hello All
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alanfjones1411
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Re: Hello All
Welcome aboard 
Nice introduction.
Personally I like Street-Fighters when they are well built that is, so I look forward to seeing your build.
If you are intending to add photo's as you go
if you start a new thread in the "Pimp Your Ride" section it can then be all in one place
Chris.
Nice introduction.
Personally I like Street-Fighters when they are well built that is, so I look forward to seeing your build.
If you are intending to add photo's as you go
if you start a new thread in the "Pimp Your Ride" section it can then be all in one place Chris.
Re: Hello All
Welcome to the club mate. Enjoy the bike.
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Ohlins shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, Mori pipe's [colour]
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Ohlins shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, Mori pipe's [colour]
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Nosepicker
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Re: Hello All
Couldn't reccommend an alternative radiator location could you?sirch345 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:07 pm Welcome aboard
Nice introduction.
Personally I like Street-Fighters when they are well built that is, so I look forward to seeing your build.
If you are intending to add photo's as you go
Chris.
Ta.
Re: Hello All
I'm glad you're thinking about doing something with the side mounted radsAzer wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:38 amCouldn't reccommend an alternative radiator location could you?sirch345 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:07 pm Welcome aboard
Nice introduction.
Personally I like Street-Fighters when they are well built that is, so I look forward to seeing your build.
If you are intending to add photo's as you go
Chris.
Ta.
Some put a single radiator across the frame where the oil cooler fits, which means relocating the oil cooler lower down.
Another option is under the seat, take a look at this link: https://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/g ... -vtr-7221/
Chris.
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Fantastic, thank you.
Funnily enough, I went to see an upholsterer last night and he has moved the radiator to underneath the seat on his Ducati.
Looks like the answer.
Funnily enough, I went to see an upholsterer last night and he has moved the radiator to underneath the seat on his Ducati.
Looks like the answer.
Re: Hello All
It's a sign I tell you, it's a sign
Whichever route you decide to go with the radiator(s) I wish you good luck with it
Chris.