new bike
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:30 pm
Hi I am new to the site I have just got a silver vtr I get it tomorrow is there any thing I should know about them thanks
Brian
Brian
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Re: new bike
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:32 pm
hi mate only they are great bikes, and check r/r and cct's
Re: new bike
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:17 pm
You might want to get a wider crash helmet so that you can shut the visor with the big constant grin you'll have on your face
Re: new bike
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:51 pm
welcome in, hope you enjoy the bike when you get it. post pictures and tell us how you get on
Re: new bike
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:20 am
welcome to the asylum daly and good luck with the bike...........
Re: new bike
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:50 am
welcome and ceep an eye on the speedo when you ride it back
Re: new bike
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:26 am
Hey bud, wlecome to the forums. Theres a wealth of knowledge here for the reaping!
Glad to see you picked the fastest colour!!
Glad to see you picked the fastest colour!!
Re: new bike
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:15 am
They sprayed 2 silver by accident? Honda quality control isn't what it used to be.... 
Re: new bike
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:44 am
Jonesey wrote:They sprayed 2 silver by accident? Honda quality control isn't what it used to be....
What ever you do. Dont twist the throttle back too hard and dump the clutch. You'll find yourself running behind the bike with the front wheel in the air!
Re: new bike
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:01 pm
Welcome to the forum Brian 
As Alec says, the rectifier needs to be replaced if it has no cooling fins on it, and the CCT's (cam chain tensioners) need replacing for manual ones or carry out the stopper mod to them, if neither have been already done. Plus rear shock linkage and swingarm bearings may need a service, as form new they have little grease. Plenty about all of those in the workshop Knowledgebase accessible from the Workshop section,
Chris.
As Alec says, the rectifier needs to be replaced if it has no cooling fins on it, and the CCT's (cam chain tensioners) need replacing for manual ones or carry out the stopper mod to them, if neither have been already done. Plus rear shock linkage and swingarm bearings may need a service, as form new they have little grease. Plenty about all of those in the workshop Knowledgebase accessible from the Workshop section,
Chris.
Re: new bike
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:23 pm
hi and welcome to the forum.brilliant for all the info you ever need.and agree with other people when you open it up you have a smile as wide as your butt. 
Re: new bike
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:50 pm
Depends on your butt, TBH.
Re: new bike
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:50 pm
Hi well got my vtr on Friday went for a run the bike felt great so on Saturday my brother in law came round on his bike and we set of 2 miles later I am on my backside I opened it to over take a car the back wheel lost grip on manhole cover the back came round then griped and high sided me now I need some parts
Brian
Brian
Re: new bike
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:05 pm
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My god, that has to be one of the fastest moving thread / owner life cycles ever.
from
1) hello I am looking for a bike
to
2) Bolloks I have fallen off and I am now looking for new bits.
in 4 days and even less posts.
You could be a record holder on this Forum.
on a more serious side, I am sorry to hear about teh misshap, and I hope you didnt get hurt. The bike can be mended.
tell us what bits you need and we will see if you can also be the fastest man to repair his newly purchased and newly crashed storm
from
1) hello I am looking for a bike
to
2) Bolloks I have fallen off and I am now looking for new bits.
in 4 days and even less posts.
You could be a record holder on this Forum.
on a more serious side, I am sorry to hear about teh misshap, and I hope you didnt get hurt. The bike can be mended.
tell us what bits you need and we will see if you can also be the fastest man to repair his newly purchased and newly crashed storm
Re: new bike
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:53 pm
Blimey Brian 
I hope you're OK 
Sorry to hear about your new bike,
Chris.
I hope you're OK Sorry to hear about your new bike,Chris.