New from South Africa
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New from South Africa
Hi Guys,
I have just joined after chatting to Mr Roger Ditchfield.
He's been of great help in trying to identify a Moriwaki VTR Firestorm for me.
I have the opportunity of getting it at a great price, and it seems to have all the right bits.
The owner of the bike makes BST wheels, and what a priviledge it was to see the bikes and wheels in his factory!
He has a relationship with all the big and boutique bike names, Britten, Confederate etc and makes bits for these bikes!
I will post up some pics but so far Ive noticed :
Spondon swingarm and frame with ears
Troy Corse's actual WSB front end off his Ducati
Ohlins rear shock with two remote adjusters
Akropovic pipes
Dymag/BST wheels
Pretty excited about this find!!
Will keep you all updated!
Justin
I have just joined after chatting to Mr Roger Ditchfield.
He's been of great help in trying to identify a Moriwaki VTR Firestorm for me.
I have the opportunity of getting it at a great price, and it seems to have all the right bits.
The owner of the bike makes BST wheels, and what a priviledge it was to see the bikes and wheels in his factory!
He has a relationship with all the big and boutique bike names, Britten, Confederate etc and makes bits for these bikes!
I will post up some pics but so far Ive noticed :
Spondon swingarm and frame with ears
Troy Corse's actual WSB front end off his Ducati
Ohlins rear shock with two remote adjusters
Akropovic pipes
Dymag/BST wheels
Pretty excited about this find!!
Will keep you all updated!
Justin
Re: New from South Africa
welcome aboard
im sure the spec/description of your bike will get a few of them on here reaching for the Kleenex

im sure the spec/description of your bike will get a few of them on here reaching for the Kleenex



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Re: New from South Africa
Welcome along
Don't forget the pics

Don't forget the pics

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Re: New from South Africa
Welcome to the club mate
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Ohlins shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, Mori pipe's [colour]
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Ohlins shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, Mori pipe's [colour]
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Re: New from South Africa
There are still many unanswered questions regarding the full veracity of this bike.
From the photos I have seen the one thing that is certain is that it is a Spondon frame and s/arm.
There is no verification regarding the exhaust but the pipes could well be Akro but the cans do not look genuine to me.
Stuff like the front end and the Ohlins damper are genuine.
The bike has front facing radiators - these are not Moriwaki
I have not seen any evidence as yet that either of the two engines are Moriwaki ST2 specification.
I am still talking to Justin in an attempt to be able to verify these essential elements of the seller's claims.
Watch this space!!
From the photos I have seen the one thing that is certain is that it is a Spondon frame and s/arm.
There is no verification regarding the exhaust but the pipes could well be Akro but the cans do not look genuine to me.
Stuff like the front end and the Ohlins damper are genuine.
The bike has front facing radiators - these are not Moriwaki
I have not seen any evidence as yet that either of the two engines are Moriwaki ST2 specification.
I am still talking to Justin in an attempt to be able to verify these essential elements of the seller's claims.
Watch this space!!
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Re: New from South Africa
Hello and welcome . It sounds a lot like triggers broom ! Good luck with it
Lube, no lube, it's your choice .
Lube, no lube, it's your choice .
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Re: New from South Africa
welcome to the forum mate, sounds like a special bike. has the seller got any dyno print outs to show what sort of figures the bikes producing?
looking forward to seeing some pic's....
looking forward to seeing some pic's....

HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!!
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Re: New from South Africa
Thanks guys!
Roger and I are busy sorting through the details and I'll hopefully get the engines opened to validate the moriwaki status.
I'll hold out on more info until we have confirmed all the specs.
She looks a little rough - just been collecting dust in a corner for many years.
Once I see what all is in the deal I'll decide on whether to do a resto.
Roger and I are busy sorting through the details and I'll hopefully get the engines opened to validate the moriwaki status.
I'll hold out on more info until we have confirmed all the specs.
She looks a little rough - just been collecting dust in a corner for many years.
Once I see what all is in the deal I'll decide on whether to do a resto.

Re: New from South Africa
Welcome aboard Justin
You're certainly speaking with the right person (Roger Ditchfield) regarding your questions on this bike.
I hope the bike turns out to be what you think it could be.
Chris.

You're certainly speaking with the right person (Roger Ditchfield) regarding your questions on this bike.
I hope the bike turns out to be what you think it could be.
I will be Roger with great interestRoger Ditchfield wrote: Watch this space!!

Chris.
Re: New from South Africa
fabiostar wrote:hurry up before i run outa kleenex ffs
run out yet?
Why ask... sometime you just go to do it and find out?
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gl_s_r wrote:fabiostar wrote:hurry up before i run outa kleenex ffs
run out yet?
oh yes lol
now we need pics for this thread.of the bike not me

the older i get,the faster i was 
