Seems to run OK, but just to be safe I had the oil and oil filter changed today. Anyway, loving the gobs of torque down low.
I know next to nothing about this model, so this board will be a great source of info.
Cheers,
Kurt
Back on two wheels again
Back on two wheels again
Greetings from Tokyo! Just picked up a 2003 VTR with 39,500 km on the clock. It's my return to bikedom after a three-year break and first big twin since a KTM ADV many moons ago. Wanted a cheap beater for commuting, and just as I was about to pull the trigger on a Hornet 900, up popped this black VTR on the local classifieds at an even lower price.
Seems to run OK, but just to be safe I had the oil and oil filter changed today. Anyway, loving the gobs of torque down low.
I know next to nothing about this model, so this board will be a great source of info.
Cheers,
Kurt
Seems to run OK, but just to be safe I had the oil and oil filter changed today. Anyway, loving the gobs of torque down low.
I know next to nothing about this model, so this board will be a great source of info.
Cheers,
Kurt
Re: Back on two wheels again
Welcome in ... 
Have a good read through & enjoy the Storm...
Have a good read through & enjoy the Storm...
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
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Looks like CCT's are going to be your first mod. That exhaust system deserves a polish as well!
Welcome to the club mate
Welcome to the club mate
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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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alanfjones1411
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Hello and welcome to the best forum. CCT's and reg/ rec are a must and full step by step instructions are on this site. 
SO WHEN DOES THIS OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER KICK IN
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welcome to the forum
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Greetings
Looks like a late matt black model (possibly with 19L tank) - one of the last produced before the VTR was discontinued in 2005. A big bonus is it has a very expensive and rare full titanium Moriwaki exhaust system.
Just install manual cam chain tensioners to replace the stock auto imploding tensioners and you'll have a reliable bike for many miles.
*** Read Me for New Members *** > Bike Maintenance and Upgrades/Modifications > viewtopic.php?f=23&t=31345#p304638
Looks like a late matt black model (possibly with 19L tank) - one of the last produced before the VTR was discontinued in 2005. A big bonus is it has a very expensive and rare full titanium Moriwaki exhaust system.
Just install manual cam chain tensioners to replace the stock auto imploding tensioners and you'll have a reliable bike for many miles.
*** Read Me for New Members *** > Bike Maintenance and Upgrades/Modifications > viewtopic.php?f=23&t=31345#p304638
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KermitLeFrog
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Yup, that exhaust looks luverly!
Welcome on board.
Welcome on board.
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welcome along kurt. plenty of know how on the site for you. exhausts dont suit the bike but your lucky as i will take them of your hands 
the older i get,the faster i was 
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Welcome aboard Kurt
You were very lucky to get it with that exhaust system, well spotted Wicky
Chris.
You were very lucky to get it with that exhaust system, well spotted Wicky
Chris.
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Very nice bike. At least it's not TEAL.
Welcome to the site. Some very good info to be found here.
Welcome to the site. Some very good info to be found here.
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Them exhaust are common as muc over there lol .sirch345 wrote:Welcome aboard Kurt
You were very lucky to get it with that exhaust system, well spotted Wicky
Chris.
Welcome along ,hope you injoy your stay
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Only to get rid of the BlueingThat exhaust system deserves a polish as well!
Welcome to the forum. Nice bike you have there and with a bit of TLC she will serve you well. I wonder how that dent got into the tank.
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agentpineapple
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welcome to the forum kurt
as the guys have said, get the cct's changed to manuals, other than that it's all fairiy good, read through the workshop section for help with any minor issues.
looks like a nice late model bike, deffo a 19ltr tank...
love the full mori ti exhaust system, shame about the dented tank tho, another bonus is the givi rack, great for a top box...
as the guys have said, get the cct's changed to manuals, other than that it's all fairiy good, read through the workshop section for help with any minor issues.
looks like a nice late model bike, deffo a 19ltr tank...
love the full mori ti exhaust system, shame about the dented tank tho, another bonus is the givi rack, great for a top box...
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Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Lots of reading to do about CCTs, maintenance and upgrades over the dead of winter.
A little googling led me to a Honda blurb in 2003 about a Japan-only special edition in "matte gun power black metallic" with a full Mori exhaust, so I guess this is one of those 100 bikes. It must have a 19L tank, because I put 15L of gas in last night with still plenty in it.
After commuting on it the last three days, gotta say I'm really happy with it overall. Runs well and pulls hard, with a nice deep exhaust note as a bonus. Just need to remember there's no ABS
Besides the Givi rack, the extras include heated grips and a power outlet, which are nice to have. Yeah, the dent in the tank is unfortunate, but on the plus side since company parking is not secure, the less bling the better.
A little googling led me to a Honda blurb in 2003 about a Japan-only special edition in "matte gun power black metallic" with a full Mori exhaust, so I guess this is one of those 100 bikes. It must have a 19L tank, because I put 15L of gas in last night with still plenty in it.
After commuting on it the last three days, gotta say I'm really happy with it overall. Runs well and pulls hard, with a nice deep exhaust note as a bonus. Just need to remember there's no ABS
Besides the Givi rack, the extras include heated grips and a power outlet, which are nice to have. Yeah, the dent in the tank is unfortunate, but on the plus side since company parking is not secure, the less bling the better.