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by W@zzA
Fri Feb 20, 2004 3:28 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Steering head bearing adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 1096

Head set

Cheers Del!
by W@zzA
Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:36 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Steering head bearing adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 1096

Head set!

I replaced mine with a taper roller set and found the bottom seal which goes under the bottom bearing sits wrongly with taper rollers and I had to tap it into a better shape to fit :!: The top nut is done up effing tight and as I've got an ally stem and top nut (Fireblade) and I don't want to strip ...
by W@zzA
Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:22 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Mirrors!!!! - can't see a thing
Replies: 10
Views: 2308

Mirrors!

I think 2000 onwards :!: If I remember I had to drill out the rivit of the bottom knuckle joint and swop the base mounts over (use a bolt with a nylock nut to reasemble them) but try them on the bike first if they dont point in the right direction swap the mounts over :idea: I used pattern ones and ...
by W@zzA
Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:23 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Cooling Fan
Replies: 4
Views: 1097

Fuses

Try your Honda dealer they're called mini blade fuses :!: If you can't find any try Vehicle Wiring Products on 0115 9305454 they stock em, they also have a good catalogue of electrical bits an bobs ie charger sockets, waterproof mini blade fuse holders, jap size bullit connectors with clear sleeves ...
by W@zzA
Tue Feb 17, 2004 10:13 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Mirrors!!!! - can't see a thing
Replies: 10
Views: 2308

Mirrors

Use the later R1 long stem mirrors with the rubber boot from the VTR!
Got them on mine they're 10x better and they don't have a blue tint like the VTR ones so you dont think the rozzers are on your tail :!:

Warren
by W@zzA
Sun Feb 15, 2004 10:12 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Any difference between the F1, F2 and F3 models?
Replies: 10
Views: 1027

Models

97=FV, 98=FW, 99=FX, 00=FY, 01=F1, 02=F2 & 02=F3.
by W@zzA
Sun Feb 15, 2004 3:27 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Seat lock mod!
Replies: 0
Views: 665

Seat lock mod!

http://www.abercon.co.uk/vtr1000/gallery/349.jpg A: Dremel or file the "U" shaped cut out in the lock plate deeper almost back to the tube that runs underneath it, this allows the seat to come back a bit further when you unlock it. B: Bend the two wire loops that come up from the subframe...
by W@zzA
Sun Feb 15, 2004 3:02 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: is my seat stusk??
Replies: 18
Views: 2494

seat

Seat mod tip in the workshop section!
by W@zzA
Sat Feb 07, 2004 11:58 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: headlight help?
Replies: 11
Views: 1653

bulbs

I'm Using a Phillips All Weather Which was an improvement over standard!

Warren.

Didn't think I was that pissed must ave hit the button twice, so I thought I'd delete it and you can't :?
by W@zzA
Sat Feb 07, 2004 11:57 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: headlight help?
Replies: 11
Views: 1653

bulbs

I'm Using a Phillips All Weather Which was an improvement over standard!

Warren.
by W@zzA
Thu Feb 05, 2004 8:08 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: is my seat stusk??
Replies: 18
Views: 2494

Seat

Mine comes off really easy :roll: Watch this space I'll take a pic and show you all a little mod to do I'll post it over the weekend :wink:

Warren
by W@zzA
Thu Feb 05, 2004 2:56 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: is my seat stusk??
Replies: 18
Views: 2494

seat

Have you got that seat off yet :?:
by W@zzA
Mon Feb 02, 2004 11:52 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: MCN Butlins ?
Replies: 3
Views: 947

Butlins

When is it :?: and which Butlins :?: I've heard they're a right larff :lol:
Even better if it's full of bikes.
by W@zzA
Sun Feb 01, 2004 3:02 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: is my seat stusk??
Replies: 18
Views: 2494

seat

Turn the key and grab the front of seat by the tank and give it a few yanks backwards towards the rear its ok you wont break anything :!: Then when you have the seat off find the two loops that come up from the subframe (where the seat hooks locate) and bend them forward a bit then you'll find the s...
by W@zzA
Wed Jan 28, 2004 12:58 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: klunky gear box
Replies: 15
Views: 2866

clunk

Even with a Techtronics quick shifter fitted it's still clunky between 1st & 2nd but it''s the dog's nailing it in the upper gears 8)