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VTR owned from new in 2003 and my FIRST visit to the forum!

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VTR owned from new in 2003 and my FIRST visit to the forum! am i missing anything??????? Is 50,000miles average for forum member over 8.5years? 6000 per year roughly.
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welcome to the forum buddy
are you still on the original cct's or have you changed them to manual ones?
have a good read thru the workshop section and then ask lots of questions, and if you get the chance post up some pictures of your bike..... :thumbup:
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welcome wayne .
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wayne roome
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Sorry for ignorance but what are CCT's. Not changed anything! In total all that has changed is :- had dealer fit hugger & double bubble, autocom and givi rack. Always serviced and only EVER failure was the front brake light switch. £5!
bigspanishmarty wrote:welcome to the forum buddy
are you still on the original cct's or have you changed them to manual ones?
have a good read thru the workshop section and then ask lots of questions, and if you get the chance post up some pictures of your bike..... :thumbup:
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look at the cam chain tensioners (cct) in the workshop section, its described as a ticking time bomb, they can go without warning and cause hundreds of pounds worth of damage. i'm amazed you've done 50k+ without any probs, just goes to show they ain't all bad, i'd still look into changing them, a couple of the lads on here sell them bazza/rideronastorm they're both in the sales and wants section. also check out your r/r regulator/rectifier they are prone to burn out taking your battery with it. again have a look in the workshop section, its all in there mate.
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Hi and welcome. :wave: :wave:
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Welcome, and yes you are missing something. A good bunch of people, lot's of knowledgeable advice & guidance, good deals and fun and games. Some of us like a good wind up as well, so you got to take that on board as well :lol:
50,000miles
You have been lucky with those CCT's, it's a common fault.
VTR owned from new in 2003 and my FIRST visit
Shocking!
6000 per year roughly.
All year round rider then. I done 7500 last year!
Looking forward to seeing some pics of you bike. Is all standard?

Have fun and ride safe.

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Better late than never, you have now found the home for your bike and all that goes with it.....as a bonus, there is also a good crack too :thumbup:

Post up some pictures and have a look in the workshop knowledge section to find out about the cam chain tensioner. Doing the stopper mod will cost nothing but your time, and could save you rebuilding the front cyl head.
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wayne roome wrote:VTR owned from new in 2003 and my FIRST visit to the forum! am i missing anything??????? Is 50,000miles average for forum member over 8.5years? 6000 per year roughly.
All I can say is... What fkin kept you?
And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes, I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
History:....CZ125....RXS100.....Lifan LF125-14F.....Suzuki GSXR750
Current:...1999 VTR FIRESTORM!
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Welcome aboard Wayne :thumbup: As already mentioned CCT's are a weak point in most cases, as is the rectifier, but yours most likely has the finned type rectifier being a 2003 model.

Chris.
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Welcome aboard.....................another blo**y southerner 8O 8O

They're taking over the forum :lol: :lol: :lol:
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welcome in mate :wave: :thumbup:
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Welcome mate
Great bunch on here even if the give you a hard time :lol: :lol:
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hello and welcome wayne

only up pics on if it's not one of those slow BLUE storms....if it is...better look next time m8 :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Nice of you to drop by Wayne. Better late than never..... :lol:
You`ll find both a knowledgeable and piss taking bunch on here. :thumbup:
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