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Oh, there's me thinking the 10W30 as recommended on Castrol's site was a good choice, maybe I should use a 10W40 then, for instance Rock at £20 or even Honda Oil.

Mark

Hi mate and Thanks, is choice of Oil a good one ?

Mark

update, I have put the choke cable back the way it appears to route, its now working, both ends at the carbs are opening and closing or sound like they are, just cleaning the K&N air filter and replacing the spark plugs, hopefully by tonight the tank will be back on ready for a run up. Heres hop...

Thanks Pete

Will check the routing, etc, I have got the Oil and Filter, just need to get the plugs later today, I have brought Castrol Power 1 GPS 10w30 oil, is that a good oil?
Thanks Mark

Hi Chaz, thanks for the reply. According to the guy I purchased it from the CCT's were done just before he brought it, however he has no history to back this up, I am going to try and call the dealer in Frome if there is any history to the bike. As I have the airbox off etc, is it ok to spray the ca...

Hi guys, be gentle, first V-Twin. Just got myself a lovely VTR1000 Firestorm, 98. Anyhow the story is its appears to be running lumpy, almost as if its firing on 1, The bike has done only 240miles since last August at its MOT, the previous owner purchased it in October and its been sat in a Bus Depo...