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by kemper162
Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine number???
Replies: 16
Views: 1640

Re: Engine number???

OK guys.... My fault for missing the 50 posts rule.
Been scammed a lot myself so appreciate the carefulness.
Sorry chaps
by kemper162
Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:24 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine number???
Replies: 16
Views: 1640

Re: Engine number???

Wow.... Only trying to help guys. Great attitude. If this is how you treay forum members I think it's time to leave
I am not a criminal. I am a 52 year old biker of 34 years. Respect is a reciprocal thing..
by kemper162
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine number???
Replies: 16
Views: 1640

Re: Engine number???

Spose it does sound a bit dodgy :shifty: ... this is my original motor however. Complete with totally legit number.
I'm in Wrexham North Wales BTW
Just thought I'd put it here before ebay gets it at the weekend. :D
by kemper162
Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine number???
Replies: 16
Views: 1640

Re: Engine number???

Finally got around to having a good look at my old engine.... praise the lord... no damage at all.
If anyone is interested it's for sale now.
Front pot not reassembled because it needs a new head gasket of course. But everything fine.
200 squid and it's yours.
by kemper162
Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine number???
Replies: 16
Views: 1640

Engine number???

Just got a complete engine from a stolen recovered bike (All above board btw) and the engine number has been ground off by the theives.... how do I go about changing engine numbers on my logbook when there isn't one? I am rebuilding the original lump to sell so need that number to stay put. :?:
by kemper162
Thu May 16, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Customs Cost...
Replies: 6
Views: 817

Customs Cost...

Manual CCTs arrived today from USA.... glad they got here finally but not happy about the 20 quid customs charge :silent: So all in all it cost me as much to have them sent as it did to buy them.... ah well :think:
by kemper162
Thu May 16, 2013 6:34 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Airbox spongey bits???
Replies: 9
Views: 2294

Re: Airbox spongey bits???

Thanks chaps... I'm sure I've got some airbox foam floating around somewhere... :beer:
by kemper162
Wed May 15, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Airbox spongey bits???
Replies: 9
Views: 2294

Airbox spongey bits???

During the stripdown ,to assess the damage of the usual cct failure, on taking the airbox apart, the two sponge inserts where the airbox joins together fell apart.. :(
I have a new air filter on order from M&P, will these come with it or if not... where can I get some :confused
by kemper162
Sun May 12, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Welsh Coast Custom Bike Show
Replies: 7
Views: 1204

Re: Welsh Coast Custom Bike Show

Not when the rider is 30+ stone :crazy:
by kemper162
Fri May 10, 2013 6:53 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Welsh Coast Custom Bike Show
Replies: 7
Views: 1204

Re: Welsh Coast Custom Bike Show

Just worked when I clicked on it :confused .... dunno
by kemper162
Thu May 09, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Welsh Coast Custom Bike Show
Replies: 7
Views: 1204

Welsh Coast Custom Bike Show

This is my baby... Last year was brilliant.... This year better. http://www.wccbs.moonfruit.com
by kemper162
Sat May 04, 2013 4:33 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: VFR handlebars
Replies: 1
Views: 265

VFR handlebars

From which VFR 750 model will handlebars fit my 98 VTR ??? :?:
Seen a few on ebay but there seems to be a few differing models.
by kemper162
Fri May 03, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Good evening with a sad tale...
Replies: 16
Views: 1929

Re: Good evening with a sad tale...

I'm in Wrexham N.Wales but the bike is in Connahs Quay.
Luckily it happened about a quarter of a mile from the clubhouse (which is also a bike repair shop :clap: )
Just having a nice glass of cider to calm my concerns :beer: Thanks for the welcomes btw.
by kemper162
Fri May 03, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Good evening with a sad tale...
Replies: 16
Views: 1929

Good evening with a sad tale...

Hi everyone.... Got my '98 Firestorm on monday night (fancied one for ages) and love riding it to bits. The sad bit is that on Wednesday night it decided to do the Honda camchain tensioner thing :eek2 Pulling away from traffic lights at a steady pace there came a terrible clanking sound. The motor ...