New member and new on VTR1000

[TorbenHarbo]

Helloooo everyone
I just got my first VTR1000 Firestorm and I'm thrilled! She's from 2001, the updated version.
What a ride, love the sound with the Scorpions in the back

I came from a Suzuki Bandit and must admit that I was a bit worried about the clunky gearbox
It goes "CL-CL-CL-ClunkScrunk" from first to second gear especially at high revs. Stays in gear though. Apparently that's a characteristic of the VTR, found a helpful post in here.
What a fantastic forum!

Issues I'm unsure about-
She's thirsty all right, but the gauge says empty after 160km or 100 miles... then I fill it up, it can only take about 10-11 liters. Is the gauge faulty?
It goes "click" in the steering when braking and "click" again when I stop braking - that's when I'm braking hard-ish. Anyone with that experience?

Anyway, I'm enjoying my new bike!
Have a great summer out there

[podman]

Welcome in mate, any pics of the bike?

The click is most likely the head bearings....and yes, coming from a Suzuki, the gear box is very clunky and the leve travel has quite a long throw to it but as you say, if it stays in gear, all is normal.

Fuel consumption isnt marvellous but your 2001 bike(if a "true 2001 model) has the larger tank, so be thankful for that!

[alanfjones1411]

Hello and welcome to the forum

[MacV2]

As long as it is a late model...Half digi gauge ?

Then the bars go down to one bar, then it will turn red then it will start blinking thats when you really need to find a filling station.

Depending on how your riding i.e. what your doing with the right hand on the go go switch you should be looking at 130+ miles per tank easy...

Even on a 16ltr tank i've seen 120 between fills so a 19lt tank should do that easy.

There is also the the fact that you can get more fuel in if you sit on the bike & fill it, rock he bike side to side & watch the fuel drop when you think its full up...

Now saddle up & come along to this tomorrow... viewtopic.php?f=14&t=40712

[fabiostar]

welcome to the forum sir. get a few pics up and lets be seeing your new steed

[Kev L]

Welcome to the club mate.

[lloydie]

Hello and welcome

[sirch345]

Helloooo everyone
I just got my first VTR1000 Firestorm and I'm thrilled! She's from 2001, the updated version.
What a ride, love the sound with the Scorpions in the back

I came from a Suzuki Bandit and must admit that I was a bit worried about the clunky gearbox
It goes "CL-CL-CL-ClunkScrunk" from first to second gear especially at high revs. Stays in gear though. Apparently that's a characteristic of the VTR, found a helpful post in here.
What a fantastic forum!

Issues I'm unsure about-
She's thirsty all right, but the gauge says empty after 160km or 100 miles... then I fill it up, it can only take about 10-11 liters. Is the gauge faulty?
It goes "click" in the steering when braking and "click" again when I stop braking - that's when I'm braking hard-ish. Anyone with that experience?

Anyway, I'm enjoying my new bike!
Have a great summer out there

High rev's makes the clunk worse, I find using the torque of the big V twin helps, so changing up into 2nd gear early rather than revving it out in 2nd gear works better IMHO.

Welcome aboard TorbenHarbo

Yes I agree, the steering head bearings are probably making that clicking sound. If they do need replacing fitting a set of taper roller bearings is the best replacement option. Just don't torque them up as you would for normal ball bearing type bearings if you're following a workshop manual for this job,

Chris.

[TorbenHarbo]

Hi everyone
Pics are mandatory so here she is
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ky8mdrkvdmbe2 ... 1.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/doxpywixqo7ks ... 2.jpg?dl=0
The cockpit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3pj6qsf0jugse ... 2.jpg?dl=0
That's the newer version with the 19 l tank, right?

Sweet ride thundering down the freeway

I think you're right about the head bearings. I'll have it checked at the workshop ASAP.
My tec told me "it's probably the floating breaks" but it really feels more like a head bearing thing.

Thanks for replying everyone
Great forum, really appreciate your input. Can't make it to Birmingham tomorrow though, the flight from Denmark is full and I've got plans on the freeway

Cheers

[podman]

Looks good mate, nice set of cans on it...Yes, it is the newer model.