New to the forum and the bike

[bobbler]

Hi all,

I've finally bitten the bullet and bought myself a 97 VTR running project and I can't believe I didn't do it sooner as I've wanted a big twin since I sold my little 675cc engined Ducati ss years ago. Having had plenty of 4cyl bikes the big v-twin is a bit different but I'm getting used to it a bit more every ride.

Pics to follow, it's not the tidiest of bikes and cosmetically quite unloved but the engine is a peach and sounds great with a couple of harpoon cans.

Work planned so far are new pads, flat bar conversion and mcct. There will probably be more but we all have to start somewhere.

[Kev L]

Welcome to the club mate, plenty of useful information on here to steer you in the right direction

[exTRX850]

welcome

This forum is a good 'un with lots of riders who have tried all sorts of mods.

[bobbler]

A recent picture of the new toy. Needs a good clean, a general service and a belly pan. The luggage rack is going to be removed and refitted better, I'll just need to find the time to fabricate a few bits at work.

[alanfjones1411]

Hello and welcome to the forum

[AMCQ46]

welcome to the club. bike looks ;like it will be loud

[bobbler]

welcome to the club. bike looks ;like it will be loud

Thanks, It's pretty loud and sounds great but maybe bordering on too loud if that's possible. I may have to invest in a couple of db killers for the early morning starts or I'll have some pi$$ed off neighbours after a while.

[sirch345]

Welcome aboard
The yellow touches work with the black paint,

Chris.

[bobbler]

Welcome aboard
The yellow touches work with the black paint,

Chris.

Thanks.

Had a run out with another v-twin today although I'm not sure if I should be mentioning a h**ley

[Varastorm]

Hi & welcome, nice bikes

[sirch345]

Welcome aboard
The yellow touches work with the black paint,

Chris.

Thanks.

Had a run out with another v-twin today although I'm not sure if I should be mentioning a h**ley

Nice photo

You're okay, there are one or two on here who own Harleys, well there may be more of course but haven't said

Take a look at this link regarding security when posting photo's:- viewtopic.php?f=18&t=42298

Chris.