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by gumbie man
Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Right Decision
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

Right Decision

End of December i sorned my bike and in that time i did a lot of soul searching regarding wether the storm was the right bike for me. :think: I even took to considering part exchange for a zx6r because i read so much about the cct and rectifier problems on the storm. :think: Anyway, Saturday i had a...
by gumbie man
Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Don’t shoot the messenger
Replies: 22
Views: 1868

Re: Don’t shoot the messenger

If anybody does want to show me how to get the best out of the storm i would be most gratefull. I live in sunny oxfordshire but the bike is sorned till the end of this month.Am available most weekends and some days during the week.can be contacted by pm.
by gumbie man
Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Don’t shoot the messenger
Replies: 22
Views: 1868

Re: Don’t shoot the messenger

I know Warby said his post is not aimed at anybody but i feel its ever so slighty aimed at me unless i am just tired and feeling a bit touchy, anyway, yes i have been asking questions alot recently but i am not looking for quick free mods done. Yes i can do the rectifier but not sure if my mechanic...
by gumbie man
Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Don’t shoot the messenger
Replies: 22
Views: 1868

Re: Don’t shoot the messenger

I know Warby said his post is not aimed at anybody but i feel its ever so slighty aimed at me unless i am just tired and feeling a bit touchy, anyway, yes i have been asking questions alot recently but i am not looking for quick free mods done. Yes i can do the rectifier but not sure if my mechanica...
by gumbie man
Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rectifier
Replies: 6
Views: 554

Re: Rectifier

Dont have much history. Sorry to be a pain but whats involved in checking the ccts.
by gumbie man
Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rectifier
Replies: 6
Views: 554

Re: Rectifier

Depends on if you want them done right away, You could pm tony.Mon as he does not ripe you off, but he may not have the time, or wait till we have another maintenance day and get them done then. I guess its a risk i have to take as to when i get them done. I dont supose there is any way of checking...
by gumbie man
Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:44 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rectifier
Replies: 6
Views: 554

Rectifier

Just a quick question concerning rectifiers. Does it matter what year/model R6 the rectifier comes off. 1 other question, How long does it take to fit manual CCT and how much would anybody charge to do it. I live in oxfordshire.
by gumbie man
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's this all about in the states
Replies: 6
Views: 1239

Re: What's this all about in the states

I was wondering where that picture of my mum had got to. :oops: :lol:
by gumbie man
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Top gear
Replies: 4
Views: 895

Top gear

Top gear starts on sunday BBC2 8pm. Areial Atom v8 is raced around the track against a BMW1000 sportsbike. The Atom is suposed to be driven by Captian slow(james may) but allegedly its Tiff Needel and the Atom has slicks fitted.
by gumbie man
Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: National road rally
Replies: 5
Views: 513

Re: National road rally

Timbo wrote:Gumbie, thanks mate, but i meant entry to the RBLR that I told you about in my reply.

Doh looks like i got it wrong again, :lol: :lol:
by gumbie man
Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: National road rally
Replies: 5
Views: 513

Re: National road rally

Timbo wrote:TOny, will keep you posted mate, let you know when entry is open.
Entry is open now. just type in national road rally and it costs £26 on line or £27 on the day.
by gumbie man
Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:50 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: National road rally
Replies: 5
Views: 513

Re: National road rally

Is it for charity? If not, then why not consider the RBLR 1000 on the 18-19 june? 1000 miles in 24 hours and raise some cash for The Royal British Legion for our armed forces. 4 of us did it last year, was a real challenge but totally worthwhile and will be doing it again this year. Just a though, ...
by gumbie man
Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:31 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: National road rally
Replies: 5
Views: 513

National road rally

Anybody planning on doing the National road rally this year. Its on june 25/26. I am planning on doing it with my mate Pete(ZRX1200 owner) and we are aimimg for the silver award which means we have to cover over 400 miles between checkpoints.
by gumbie man
Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Quick question
Replies: 4
Views: 190

Quick question

Just Sorn`d my bike and not planning to put it back on the road till end of Feb. Any advice about leaving my bike standing that long would be gratefully accepted.. There are no alarms fitted.
by gumbie man
Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2nd obsevered ride
Replies: 6
Views: 234

2nd obsevered ride

Sunday i went for my 2 nd obsevered rideout. First thing i had to do was a figure of 8, first attempt was nearly a disaster. started the manouver then cramp set in on both hips, 2nd attempt was a little bit better. Off on the roads we went, this time it was nearly all horrible bumpy country lanes wi...