Bought my first 'storm
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Re: Bought my first 'storm
....No not or under the thumb, just have to keep her happy so when I say "I want" she don't argue...
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Re: Bought my first 'storm
Hows the Bike Bacon, any good?
Gets some pics up...
Gets some pics up...
Re: Bought my first 'storm
Fried on cans. Or if you want grilled you have to use the cam coverHows the Bike Bacon, any good?
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Re: Bought my first 'storm
Glad you asked - couple of points;firestorm1997 wrote:Hows the Bike Bacon, any good?
Gets some pics up...
1) was all running fine (130 mile trip home) when opened it up on the final straight in second and it slipped out of gear. Will be changing the oil and looking the clutch cable before I ride it again. Hopefully is nothing serious
2) The service history says that the CCT was replaced a couple of years ago. Take it that it will need replacing again at some point?
Other than that, I freeking loved it. So stable and smooth compared to the SV and feck me has it got some grunt!
I'll get some pics up soon... once it's been cleaned!!
Re: Bought my first 'storm
Glad you like the Storm mate, but the clutch is hydraulic not cable.Bacon wrote:Glad you asked - couple of points;firestorm1997 wrote:Hows the Bike Bacon, any good?
Gets some pics up...
1) was all running fine (130 mile trip home) when opened it up on the final straight in second and it slipped out of gear. Will be changing the oil and looking the clutch cable before I ride it again. Hopefully is nothing serious
2) The service history says that the CCT was replaced a couple of years ago. Take it that it will need replacing again at some point?
Other than that, I freeking loved it. So stable and smooth compared to the SV and feck me has it got some grunt!
I'll get some pics up soon... once it's been cleaned!!
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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
Re: Bought my first 'storm
Doh!! Needless to say, I will be buying the Haynes manual tomorrow.Kev L wrote:Glad you like the Storm mate, but the clutch is hydraulic not cable.Bacon wrote:Glad you asked - couple of points;firestorm1997 wrote:Hows the Bike Bacon, any good?
Gets some pics up...
1) was all running fine (130 mile trip home) when opened it up on the final straight in second and it slipped out of gear. Will be changing the oil and looking the clutch cable before I ride it again. Hopefully is nothing serious
2) The service history says that the CCT was replaced a couple of years ago. Take it that it will need replacing again at some point?
Other than that, I freeking loved it. So stable and smooth compared to the SV and feck me has it got some grunt!
I'll get some pics up soon... once it's been cleaned!!
Re: Bought my first 'storm
What did the CCTs look like? Original Honda or the aftermarket manual 'bolt' kind.
Jumping out of gear could be a problem. Milage? Was it a private sale or from a dealer with a warranty?
Tomorrow If you want I can pop the A12 up to meet you and look over the bike - pm me
Jumping out of gear could be a problem. Milage? Was it a private sale or from a dealer with a warranty?
Tomorrow If you want I can pop the A12 up to meet you and look over the bike - pm me
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Re: Bought my first 'storm
Good start but don't rely on it completely, particularly around the CCT replacement section, as the explanation is confused. Use the instructions in the workshop section which is much better. It's also worth looking at the Honda workshop manual PDF in the workshop section. I printed it off for reference purposes ( didn't pay the printing costs though ).
Good luck.
Good luck.
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero
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
Re: Bought my first 'storm
it will do more than rattle if the ccts have failed. I would,nt worry too much if it has oem ones or not. if they are working they are working it just means you got to spend about £40 to change them yourself or pay someone else to do it for you. it would be a priority thoughMiztaziggy wrote:Welcome mate.
Where are you from?
Someone local might be able to come with you to inspect it, it's always a lot easier if you know the bike and know what to look for.
Main things will be, as others have said, engine rattle from failed CCTs and damage to the frame.
hope you like it ? they are great bikes.
how much is a 40k example off of ebay ???
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Re: Bought my first 'storm
Well, CCT failure doesn't always equal total engine failure, I thought that some have been lucky had it slip only a couple of links.lumpyv wrote: it will do more than rattle if the ccts have failed. I would,nt worry too much if it has oem ones or not. if they are working they are working it just means you got to spend about £40 to change them yourself or pay someone else to do it for you. it would be a priority though
hope you like it ? they are great bikes.
how much is a 40k example off of ebay ???
Anyway, Bacon, your priority really should be to change the standard ones for manuals ASAP. If you don't and the OEM ones go and knacker you engine, you will wish you had.
Re: Bought my first 'storm
Either that or at least do a stopper mod. So when the original fails it does not cause any damage.Anyway, Bacon, your priority really should be to change the standard ones for manuals ASAP. If you don't and the OEM ones go and knacker you engine, you will wish you had
Some links regarding the Cam Chain Tensioners (CCT's)
You can either go for the stop mod http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 31&t=19416
Which is the Honda auto CCT's that are converted to a fail safe. So when it does fail, it don't send the valves crashing.
Or
You go for the full manual conversion, your options are here
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 16&t=22720
Then with regards to fitting View Topic
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=8326
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Re: Bought my first 'storm
your right really , mine failed whilst the bike was stationary and did no damage to the head / valves at all. there is no way I would have ridden it in that condition though it made a noise like a steel bucket full of nuts and bolts being shaken a lotMiztaziggy wrote:Well, CCT failure doesn't always equal total engine failure, I thought that some have been lucky had it slip only a couple of links.lumpyv wrote: it will do more than rattle if the ccts have failed. I would,nt worry too much if it has oem ones or not. if they are working they are working it just means you got to spend about £40 to change them yourself or pay someone else to do it for you. it would be a priority though
hope you like it ? they are great bikes.
how much is a 40k example off of ebay ???
Anyway, Bacon, your priority really should be to change the standard ones for manuals ASAP. If you don't and the OEM ones go and knacker you engine, you will wish you had.
3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the worlds population.
Re: Bought my first 'storm
Hi Bacon
It did that when i had it i put it down to an previous owner could do wheels on it(I COULDN'T). You're got K-Tech front springs ebc disc and pads hh castrol power1 oil change every year reguardlist of millage normally 3/4000 tops milage was about 44000 when felic had it.
It did that when i had it i put it down to an previous owner could do wheels on it(I COULDN'T). You're got K-Tech front springs ebc disc and pads hh castrol power1 oil change every year reguardlist of millage normally 3/4000 tops milage was about 44000 when felic had it.
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Re: Bought my first 'storm
You are very welcome here m8tey.... as a reward when you've got your
Firestorm all gleaming and all running tickety boo ... get yerself down to you local real ale
pub in Witham and treat yourself to the wonderfull real ales available in the town.
I see that there are over a dozen of em and you could try em out one by one slowly .. of course
its a plan ... leave your Honda at 'ome though ...
Alb
Firestorm all gleaming and all running tickety boo ... get yerself down to you local real ale
pub in Witham and treat yourself to the wonderfull real ales available in the town.
I see that there are over a dozen of em and you could try em out one by one slowly .. of course
its a plan ... leave your Honda at 'ome though ...
Alb