sp1 bodywork

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:34 pm

is there any update on this at all?

And you wheelied through the box??? omgz....pictures man! picture!

marlbororman · Post by **marlbororman** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:32 pm

on a private runway, not done anything at bodywork, spent last 2 or 3 months rebuilding a 2.2 engine out of my 4x4, blew the bottom end while off roading. needed the storm to get to work.

got 2 new tyres to fit to that too sat upstairs, rears slick in the middle.only just come in now from working on the jeep, god its bad news trying to remember where every thing goes. will have this back on the road in next day or so, then will be starting on the bike.

Jaglifter · Post by **Jaglifter** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:58 pm

I'd be amazed if the SP2/SP1 bodywork fits the Firestorm.

In any case Blade plastic looksa better bet.

marlbororman · Post by **marlbororman** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:30 pm

its blade plastics and headlight and headlight bracket that i have. offered it all up, just gotta get everything sprayed and put back on...as i said though, workshops had cranks and bearings and allsorts allover for last few month, only just starting to see light at end of tunnel. should be running tomorrow when i get wiring loom fitted back in.

marlbororman · Post by **marlbororman** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:41 pm

Squiffythewombat wrote:And you wheelied through the box??? omgz....pictures man! picture!

Not on standard gearing though,and have even bigger issue now....I cant remove the front sprocket retaining nut its that tight, would i damage anything if i was to use heat? or would it be better bet to try mr windy gun. failing that what about welding a bar onto the nut, and replacing it? anyone else had this problem?

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:22 pm

Last time I had a front sprocket stuck like that I had
a 3 foot extension bar on it,
with my brother sat on the pillion
and my mum standing on the rear brake
It still wouldnt shift

So I took it to my local garage with my socket

I held the bike up, in neutral without even having the rear brake on
Mr windy gun just undid the nut no bother at all

Hope this helps you come to the right decision

Jaglifter · Post by **Jaglifter** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:25 pm

Never had that problem.

I'd try windy gun first.

Too much heat will soften the steel - or warp it.

Might be best to try to chisel the nut off - gently!!

marlbororman · Post by **marlbororman** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:23 am

hmmm i`ll whip it down me mates garage then for windy gun. cant do that though till 4x4 is running, hopefully today

off out to do wiring loom again

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:40 pm

cant wait to see the progress! I hope you 4X4 breathes again!

marlbororman · Post by **marlbororman** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:24 pm

Its alive again, 2 months of sweat swear words and grime

Now project VTR Blade can re-commence

Post by **sirch345** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 5:16 pm

marlbororman wrote: Now project VTR Blade can re-commence

Excellent news

Chris.