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by baycat
Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: speedo seems way out
Replies: 20
Views: 1673

Re: speedo seems way out

i tried mine with a satnav and at the ton the satnav was reading 94 8O mine is on std sprockets and is about 10% high compared to GPS.......... helps give some safety margin when [if] I am trying to adhere to speed limits or spot a camera. thanks for update, something tells me you have a big proble...
by baycat
Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: speedo seems way out
Replies: 20
Views: 1673

Re: speedo seems way out

fabiostar wrote:i tried mine with a satnav and at the ton the satnav was reading 94 8O
is that with standard sprockets
by baycat
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: speedo seems way out
Replies: 20
Views: 1673

Re: speedo seems way out

Watty wrote:
baycat wrote:my speedo seems to be about 10mph to fast at high speed. any ideas as to why. thanks ken.
10% high is normal on most vehicles unless it's GPS controlled, which is generally high end vehicles!
thanks watty
by baycat
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: speedo seems way out
Replies: 20
Views: 1673

Re: speedo seems way out

Kev L wrote:Mines on standard gearing, so if you think yours is, we could run them side by side up the A10 for comparison purposes if you like
yes thanks kev that would be good but you will have to message when as I cannot message you due to forum rules. thanks ken.
by baycat
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: speedo seems way out
Replies: 20
Views: 1673

Re: speedo seems way out

Wicky wrote:Sprockets aren't standard?
I have a spare front sprocket that came with bike which is 16 tooth which I assume will be standard.
by baycat
Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: speedo seems way out
Replies: 20
Views: 1673

speedo seems way out

my speedo seems to be about 10mph to fast at high speed. any ideas as to why. thanks ken.
by baycat
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hello from just over the canal :)
Replies: 18
Views: 2875

Re: Hello from just over the canal :)

Hi everyone, I saw all the good advise here and just needed to signup for all the upcoming questions i have while i'm stripping down my Storm :lol: My name is Stephan, 36 from Belgium. Single fulltime dad from 2 sons, so no nagging wife that can complain how much cash i throw at the bike :lol: http...
by baycat
Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: Handlebar conversions
Replies: 49
Views: 11490

Re: Handlebar conversions

lockwood1956 wrote:This is the bar conversion kit I have. I have a set of Renthal flat bars and a set of 1.5 inch rise bars, will see how we go.....

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where did you get those riser clamps from I like the look of those.
by baycat
Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:24 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Northern Irish newbie
Replies: 10
Views: 1683

Re: Northern Irish newbie

Hello fellow stormers,glad i have joined a great website for a great bike it seems very informative and helpful I have owned my Storm for 18 months now and simply love it, my only complaint would be that I don't get out on it enough partly due to the Northern Irish weather but also work are there a...
by baycat
Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: first v twin
Replies: 22
Views: 3385

Re: first v twin

frosty wrote:just been for the first ride out today and came back wondering why i took this long to buy one
bet it put a smile on your face.
by baycat
Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Big Fish Pic
Replies: 32
Views: 5112

Re: Big Fish Pic

bigtwinthing wrote:My Daughters Boyfriend caught this today.

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its a wonder it never caught him
by baycat
Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: larger front mudguard
Replies: 14
Views: 1875

Re: larger front mudguard

well you two have certainly give me something to think about now, I think I need one of you long time stormers to give my bike the once over.
by baycat
Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: larger front mudguard
Replies: 14
Views: 1875

Re: larger front mudguard

thanks for pics I am looking to protect my front header clamp as mine is in poor shape. thanks ken.
by baycat
Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: larger front mudguard
Replies: 14
Views: 1875

Re: larger front mudguard

Wicky wrote:You'll need a custom one as fitted to Harleys or this from a XVS1000

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http://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/cu ... nders.html
thanks wicky.
by baycat
Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: larger front mudguard
Replies: 14
Views: 1875

Re: larger front mudguard

Fit a 'Fender externder' http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDUwWDYwMA==/z/uGsAAOxyiBpSIy88/$(KGrHqFHJEQFIHVOOH99BSIy88C-fw~~60_35.JPG thats the one i have. does keep a fair amount of crap of the front of the engine. yes thanks fab, but I bet it does not stop all the crap as it still looks a bit short.