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by stormarmy
Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Flip Helmets........available soon at Lidls!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2278

Re: Flip Helmets........available soon at Lidls!!!

I use a Schuberth C2 Flip Front. Quiet, Comfy and 5 star SHARP rating. I guess you pays ya money and you make ya choice. I have heard some horror stories about cheap kit but If you don't come off you could wear just ya pants and you'd be fine!!! (obviously I am not suggesting using your pants as a h...
by stormarmy
Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: 100w White H4 Lamp fitting
Replies: 10
Views: 4365

Re: 100w White H4 Lamp fitting

Chris, Yep - You do spy the trusted mountain bike inner tube (courtesy of advice from ride mag) All is well with the mod, lasted during trip to the TT (Germany to IOM). Lights mega bright at night and really useful when filtering on the motorway (LOL) They can't say they didn't see me coming..... Ch...
by stormarmy
Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: IOM TT 2010
Replies: 8
Views: 2329

Re: IOM TT 2010

All bags packed - bike loaded - chain lubed.

Off to the IoM in the AM!

Like a kid the night before xmas........can't wait
by stormarmy
Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: sh1t news
Replies: 29
Views: 1604

Re: sh1t news

Bad news mate,

Hope she gets better soon.

Give my love to MPA.
by stormarmy
Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Another new member
Replies: 16
Views: 1553

Re: Another new member

Hi Paul,

I lived in Shooters Hill in the 90's. Welcome to the site; lots of good stuff and advice.

Enjoy the VTR - Once you've been with a twin - you don't go back...

Cheers..
by stormarmy
Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: 100w White H4 Lamp fitting
Replies: 10
Views: 4365

Re: 100w White H4 Lamp fitting

Tony,

Thanks for the info. I will make the changes this weekend before I head off to the TT; better safe than sorry.....

I should use the addage - a little knowledge is dangerourous when I start my 'projects'

Cheers - :thumbup:
by stormarmy
Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: 100w White H4 Lamp fitting
Replies: 10
Views: 4365

100w White H4 Lamp fitting

After a bit of info from Tony.mon (and a bit from RiDE mag) I have fitted a 100w white light H4 Xenon bulb and a couple of relays and ceramic bulb holder to take the strain. Here is a quick guide to how I did it. Please note that this is just my method and any changes you make to your machine are at...
by stormarmy
Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Key rings
Replies: 4
Views: 688

Re: Key rings

Hey Dude, This is my key ring (from my local bike shop - Louis) Light - npn marking and they float - why you'd swim with your storm I have no idea but what they hey!! http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/cross207/Bikes/DSCF201550.jpg ] I think you might be able to order them direct (you might ne...
by stormarmy
Sun May 30, 2010 9:03 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hi all & thanks
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Re: Hi all & thanks

Big Al,

I am off to the TT - Get there on the night of the 6th for the second week. See post in 'Racing' for others....
by stormarmy
Mon May 24, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Lights H4 100w??
Replies: 2
Views: 639

Re: Lights H4 100w??

Tony,

Yet again you come up trumps!

Cheers matey... :beer:
by stormarmy
Mon May 24, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Lights H4 100w??
Replies: 2
Views: 639

Lights H4 100w??

I have bought a couple of super bright H4 bulbs off fleabay. They are 100w ice white 'xenon' - can anyone tell me if they might damage the electrics or melt the lamp casing on my 2001 storm? If you could illuminate me (LOL) I would be chuffed.

TVM :thumbdown: :thumbup:
by stormarmy
Sat May 22, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: IOM TT 2010
Replies: 8
Views: 2329

Re: IOM TT 2010

We are camping at a mates farm on the southern side of the course. Orange storm, Red 1098 and black 675 Triple. All with German plates..
by stormarmy
Wed May 19, 2010 10:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Connecting an Acumen DGV Gear/Voltmeter
Replies: 7
Views: 3922

Re: Connecting an Acumen DGV Gear/Voltmeter (now with photos

First big respect and thanks to Tony. I have nicked all of his hard work in writing the instructions but I thought I'd add a few photos that might help.. My comments are in RED, BOLD and UNDERLINED Here's how I connected my DGV. WHAT DO I NEED? You'll need: wire cutters strippers a voltmeter heatsh...
by stormarmy
Tue May 18, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: £5 mod
Replies: 38
Views: 6654

Re: £5 mod

I had a go at this: Here's a few photos: Before: http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/cross207/Bikes/DSCF044350.jpg Light Case: http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/cross207/Bikes/DSCF044750.jpg Internal shroud removed from case and LEDs fixed (super glue and zip ties) http://i874.photobucke...
by stormarmy
Wed May 12, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: REG - REC stuffage n things.
Replies: 19
Views: 3233

Re: REG - REC stuffage n things.

Phil,

Yet another top tip - Silicon sealant applied. All is well with the world. (apart from it pissin down)!!

Yours Aye :clap: