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Just got a VTR!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:56 pm
by IanP
Hello all from Southampton.
Just got a 98 Silver Firestorm. So far so good, it has had quite a few (read loads) owners but seems sound. Has got 33k on the clock. I believe it has the standard CCT's fitted so thats the first thing I'd like to change. I would also like to raise the bars a bit too, what do folk here recommend, bar risers or a handlebar conversion?
Changing the CCT is not something that I want to tackle myself (though I can use a spanner occasionally). So if anyone knows of a good reliable mechanic in southern Hampshire that would be useful.
Cheers Ian
Just got a VTR!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:20 pm
by lloydie
Hello and welcome
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:30 pm
by Damo81
welcome
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:37 pm
by turbo_billy
Welcome in mate
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:31 pm
by AMCQ46
Welcome
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:19 pm
by Flatline
Welcome aboard buddy
Honestly it really is a doddle to change the ccts yourself
There is a good guide in the workshop section
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:11 pm
by Vtrkidda
Welcome matey
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:02 pm
by agentpineapple
welcome to the forum ian.
have a good read thru the workshop section most anwsers are in there, vfr bars are a straight fit and raise the bars up aswell.
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:32 pm
by Jester666
Welcome to the madhouse Ian!
I'm just up the road in Winchester, I did my CCTs and as said it's pretty easy. I'm happy to help if you want to pop up this way. I have all the tools required.
Especially as you have the best colour 'Storm!!
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:58 pm
by lumpyv
hello and welcome. great time of year to get one!
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:34 pm
by chris vtr virgin
Welcome mate
Great bunch on here
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:28 am
by IanP
Thanks for the welcome chaps. Will be in touch Jester, nice to know another local rider!
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:52 am
by pinkyfloyd
Welcome. I'm in Portsmouth so feel free to say hi.
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:07 am
by sirch345
Welcome aboard Ian
Chris.
Re: Just got a VTR!
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:37 pm
by Jester666
IanP wrote:Will be in touch Jester, nice to know another local rider!
Just drop me a PM when you want to do the CCTs.
I'm often up at Loomies on Weds evenings and Sundays. It's a bikers cafe that does really nice food.
Its a few yards south of the junction of the A272 and A32 if you don't already know.
Zoom in on that junction on Google Maps and you'll see it!