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by shammi
Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:08 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Is my new exhaust too small for the storm?
Replies: 3
Views: 618

Is my new exhaust too small for the storm?

Hi, my firestorm has been converted to a 2-to-1 exhaust by the previous owner and it looks like he has done it by cutting off one of the pipes and welding it back. The welds job looks alright but the exhaust can that was on it was from a '98 GSXR-600 which sounds like a rattle can. I went looking fo...
by shammi
Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:06 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Is this a timing related issue, TPS related or any other?
Replies: 7
Views: 800

Re: Is this a timing related issue, TPS related or any other?

Thanks for the replies everyone :wave: We checked the timing of the bike using this helpful guide found in the forum here: http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28583 and it had no issues in our bike. The chain tension was also excellent. The knocking sounds (coming from the rear cy...
by shammi
Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:38 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Is this a timing related issue, TPS related or any other?
Replies: 7
Views: 800

Is this a timing related issue, TPS related or any other?

Hello, I am Shammi from Sri Lanka. This is my first post here. I have recently purchased my first liter bike, a 2005 VTR Firestorm. It does have running issues and when we did the inspection at the previous owners place, he claimed the poor running was a result of a weak battery. He jump started it ...