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- Thu May 11, 2006 5:54 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: tight spot on rear wheel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2560
tight spot on rear wheel
before you say it, its not the chain (i think, anyway). was lubing the chain today and hand rolled the rear wheel to check it. Found a sort of dry sounding tight spot. The wheel still turns pretty freely but... ... is it the bearings? MOT due soon and i would not mind knowing what the problem is ...
- Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:45 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: AAAGGGHHHH Purchased C90 to protect my new Firestorm
- Replies: 10
- Views: 848
corrosion
Corrosion on my VTR does not seem too bad. All my previous bikes got ridden to death summer and winter parked in the rain outside the house, with a cover on if i got round to it. The VTR was the first bike really in good enough condition to worry much. I have a garage now, which makes a big diffence ...
- Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:40 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: You've probably seen it before!!!..
- Replies: 8
- Views: 845
nice
Bars look in standard position to me, but i doubt that faring would give much wind protection at a ton plus.
- Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:37 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Just found this :-)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 823
MCN
Read an article on Ebay in MCN (approx 3 weeks ago). It said E Bay was not the best place to buy bikes. Not that cheap, cant see what youre getting, could be a scam,,, which can also be true getting it from private sale of course. Dunno about you lot but once I get close the the 3k stage I start ...
- Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:31 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Where in Wales?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2181
- Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:27 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: biking in Ireland
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5717
- Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:24 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Hi there just joined
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1850
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed
Dont listen em, red is the only way to go!
Bought mine three years ago and never looked back.
Aftermarket cans look good.
Took mine to Ireland last summer.
Pics here
http://www.stu9000.netfirms.com/bike.htm
Roll on spring!
Bought mine three years ago and never looked back.
Aftermarket cans look good.
Took mine to Ireland last summer.
Pics here
http://www.stu9000.netfirms.com/bike.htm
Roll on spring!
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:08 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: 25k service
- Replies: 2
- Views: 397
ta
Thanks Jurgen "front bolt can be a bit of a nightmare to reach but appart from that can't really complain, oo yeh watch out for the rear one did burn my fingures first time i did it. Until i found a post on here which suggested putting an inline connector further up the vacume pipe" Im gonna have to ...
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:07 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: when should i change my chain
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1665
good news
I like the sound of doing 20k on one chain.
My last bike was a zzr600 and it stretched chain like it was liquorish.
Only reason I asked was Im getting a bit of vibration on the left footpeg and i wondered if it was the chain. But sounds not.
(hi vtr girl - nice to be back)
S
My last bike was a zzr600 and it stretched chain like it was liquorish.
Only reason I asked was Im getting a bit of vibration on the left footpeg and i wondered if it was the chain. But sounds not.
(hi vtr girl - nice to be back)
S
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:01 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Knock sound
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1653
burble burble donk
Mine does it too. Always thought it was a bit weird but its never got worse.
Maybe my carbs need balancing cos it hasnt been done in a while.
It is weird though, I can feel it through the seat.
Maybe my carbs need balancing cos it hasnt been done in a while.
It is weird though, I can feel it through the seat.
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:54 pm
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Where in Wales?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2181
wales, ireland, the world
I had a great trip through wales and across to ireland.
I got a lot of help from the guys
See the thread here
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4339
Stopped off at an amazing hostel before getting on the fishguard ferry.
I got a lot of help from the guys
See the thread here
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4339
Stopped off at an amazing hostel before getting on the fishguard ferry.
modified vtrs
I saw a vtr the other day with wavy brake disks and tiny indicators. Somehow it just looked used and abused. Makes me a bit wary about spending loads on mods.
After market pipes for sure.
Also Im thinking about getting rid of the rear mud guard and fitting an undertray. Anyone done this?
After market pipes for sure.
Also Im thinking about getting rid of the rear mud guard and fitting an undertray. Anyone done this?
- Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:42 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: 25k service
- Replies: 2
- Views: 397
25k service
Its been a while since I had my bike serviced. She's running smooth enough and I do all the usual stuff but how hard is it to balance the carbs. Could I do it myself or am i more likely to round off bolt heads, scratch up the bike and generally wish Id got someone to do the job properly?
- Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:39 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Anyone seen this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................
- Replies: 18
- Views: 729
invention
Ive seen bike exhausts with baffles that can be added for MOT purposes. Would not be that hard to make a baffle on a hinge with a wire to a thumb leaver. perfect for when pulling up next to plod or early morning starts.
- Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:34 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: when should i change my chain
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1665
when should i change my chain
My chain seems fine. Its not stretched, nor has it got bad tight spots. But Ive had it on for about 12k miles. seems a lot but without any symptoms of serious wear should I change it?