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Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:50 pm
by archiebroge1
Alright Folks Thought I'd start a diary now as my bike will be coming off the road at the end of this season for a freshen up.

Joined the forum a couple of months ago when I first got my storm. Its slightly neglected but mechanically sound. Decided then I wanted it to look mint but also made the decision to use it this season. So I gave her a good service for peace of mind and have since been enjoying it.

Can honestly say I have proper got the vtwin bug and have no plans of ever selling this bike. Have started to collect parts already. Also in the process off doing an ss exhaust.

will update as and when cheers

my first ever look at the beast :D
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Skidmarx lower fairing fitted
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got myself a decent lift as old bike jack wasnt up to the job
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few pics of the exhaust conversion. Will also be removing snapped studs from front cylinder while im at this. using the standard right side can at the moment can any one advise if this will work ok. Also if anyone one on here could sell me a right side link pipe that would be great as I cant post in the wanted section yet. remus system is also for sale.
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And a few out and about

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Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:10 pm
by VTRDark
Highly addictive bikes arn't they. The V Twin bug :) I see you also have a go kart.

(:-})

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:22 pm
by Watty
cybercarl wrote:Highly addictive bikes arn't they. The V Twin bug :) I see you also have a go kart.

(:-})
Weird that! The kart was the first thing I spotted :lol:

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:27 pm
by archiebroge1
cybercarl wrote:Highly addictive bikes arn't they. The V Twin bug :) I see you also have a go kart.

(:-})
Yeah got the kart as a project for me and my son but think it's gonna be to quick to let him drive.

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:28 pm
by lloydie
Good project and have a look at my 2-1 exhaust thread to see the cheapest way to do it without loosing power

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:30 pm
by bigtwinthing
Watty wrote:
cybercarl wrote:Highly addictive bikes arn't they. The V Twin bug :) I see you also have a go kart.

(:-})
Weird that! The kart was the first thing I spotted :lol:

you lot have eyes like "shitehawks" it took me 10 mins to find it.

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:19 pm
by archiebroge1
lloydie wrote:Good project and have a look at my 2-1 exhaust thread to see the cheapest way to do it without loosing power
you got a link mate tried searching on here but couldn't find it

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:37 pm
by VTRDark

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:50 pm
by lloydie
cybercarl wrote:http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30470

Ask Lloydie about carbon cans :lol:

(:-})
No don't ask lloydie about carbon leo vince exhaust can with a huge hole in it :-(

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:21 pm
by agentpineapple
single exit carbon can is not the best idea, unless it's bloody huge and well packed, only an idiot would use a single c/f can from a 600cc bike...........doh!!!!!!!!!!!!
you know who you are.........................lloydie...... :lol:

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:12 pm
by lloydie
:Ball Kick: it's the only way some of us lean !!

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:59 pm
by Virt
lloydie wrote::Ball Kick: it's the only way some of us lean !!
I tend to lean via counter steering and shifting my weight around!

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Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:27 pm
by archiebroge1
So basically If i use the standard can its gonna destroy the performance. Back to the drawing board :?

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:00 pm
by lloydie
Yep it don't breath enough

Re: Archie's Storm rolling mods diary

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:31 pm
by bigtwinthing
lloydie wrote::Ball Kick: it's the only way some of us lean !!

you lean both ways mate!!! :lol: