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Thanks for the replies peeps! Sorry, yeah.. I guess the front tensioner (still original on both) wasn't tight enough and the valves munched themselves on the piston a bit.. In spain it's hard enough getting work/parts like that done so feel lucky I found a 16k engine nearby for 400 quid... The new ...

Hi All, Haven't posted in a while.. Engine died a few months ago due to not adjusting the camchain tension properly.. Ended up buying a new engine here in Spain (was really lucky to find a 16k mile one).. It's got a few issues which I will ask in another thread, but I just wanted to ask this first ...

Hmm 85 quid.. A bit pricier than I would have liked (really trying to work on a budget at the moment) but they make a good point about adding extra false miles on the odometer.. Unless I find a cheaper second hand one, I might leave the speedo healer until next month but excellent advice, thanks.

That's great. Thank you!

Oh yeah and the speedo being out.. Not heard of "healers" yet.. will google..
If I put a larger sprocket on the back, will that mean the speedo will be slow or fast compared to the real speed?

ok many thanks for that! I was wondering if I had to go through the string method. wasnt sure if using the adjusters would be enough as I have heard they can be damaged or squished or something on firestorms? Also, as I have just landed in the country and have no tools I'll have to figure out what I ...

Hmm.. when I got the bike, the chain was quite loose and slapping the exhaust a bit underneath... As we were near his friend's workshop, we went over and got one of the bike mechanics to tighten it. It's made that noise a lot worse since then so you might be right but he seemed to know what he was ...

Hah, cheers. Yeah I use that format of email address on my domain to track and prevent spam outbreaks for myself, that's all.

Hi all, New forum member here (just said hi in the Welcome Inn). I need a new chain and sprocket set for my newly purchased VTR and wondered if any of you had any specific recommendations? I always preferred the "better than standard" options so something a bit more expensive than a stock ...

Hi all, Glad I was finally able to register after having my first registration deleted!! :p But I'm sure it was because of my dodgy looking email so fair play to the admin, and thanks for letting me join the community in the end. :) My name is Alek and I was born and raised in London UK where I ...