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My last South East ride

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:50 pm
by StormyRob
So today I had what I believe is my last ride in the South East. Have put 625 miles on the storm on the last week and was joined today by Vtrphoenix.

Was a decent day with decent weather. Started in Guildford. Then out to Petersfield, then to whiteways near Pulborough. Had a bite to eat and a little look around before heading along the A272 to Haywards Heath and up to pease pottage.
Obviously the storm needed to stop that one extra time for fuel!
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Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:57 pm
by Kev L
Bits falling off again chaps? :)
Bikes looking good guys :thumbup:

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:01 pm
by StormyRob
I think it's a trend for Vtrphoenix. I just hope he never has a wheel fall off.

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Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:02 pm
by VTR Phoenix
Bloody sidestand switch Kev, thing is I hadn't turned a screw on the Ace so can safely say not my doing.

Was a great day, with great weather and took in some great roads, just a shame about the other road users.

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:59 pm
by Kev L
When are you off over the water Rob?

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:45 pm
by StormyRob
Kev L wrote:When are you off over the water Rob?

Riding up to Wales on 3rd may to get the boat but that's just to get the bike over and attend an induction. Then I'm back on 5th before final depart on 31st May. Not long.

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:52 pm
by Kev L
That'll fly by mate.

Paul, you need to make friends with Mr Loctite! :)

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:01 am
by Pete.L
Sounds like she's running great since her shakedown.
Well done Rob :thumbup:
So how come the Phoenix didn't come out to play on his storm 8O
Didn't want to get it dirty??? :wink:

Pete.l

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:15 am
by VTR Phoenix
Pete.L wrote:Sounds like she's running great since her shakedown.
Well done Rob :thumbup:
So how come the Phoenix didn't come out to play on his storm 8O
Didn't want to get it dirty??? :wink:

Pete.l
The trials and tribulations of owning an orange storm (something to look forward to Duffy?)

Took Phoenix to get some fuel night before, parked up for the night, pulled her out in the morning to fire up and nothing. No dash or anything. 30amp fuse was blown, yep you've probably all guessed correctly, rr fuxed, it was fine so thinking a bad earth, replacement on order and also doing the additional earth mod as well. Also sanded off some powder coating from the subframe as don't think that was helping.

Also........ petcock diaphragm has gone, think it's where I removed the tap and it's dried out and cracked. Cheap replacement and why not at £10, probably still the original if I know the previous owner.

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:20 am
by alanfjones1411
How long are you away for Rob ?

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:23 am
by Pete.L
VTR Phoenix wrote:
Pete.L wrote:Sounds like she's running great since her shakedown.
Well done Rob :thumbup:
So how come the Phoenix didn't come out to play on his storm 8O
Didn't want to get it dirty??? :wink:

Pete.l
The trials and tribulations of owning an orange storm (something to look forward to Duffy?)

Took Phoenix to get some fuel night before, parked up for the night, pulled her out in the morning to fire up and nothing. No dash or anything. 30amp fuse was blown, yep you've probably all guessed correctly, rr fuxed, it was fine so thinking a bad earth, replacement on order and also doing the additional earth mod as well. Also sanded off some powder coating from the subframe as don't think that was helping.

Also........ petcock diaphragm has gone, think it's where I removed the tap and it's dried out and cracked. Cheap replacement and why not at £10, probably still the original if I know the previous owner.
Ahh! Bad luck.
At least its all easily put right :thumbup:

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:32 am
by StormyRob
alanfjones1411 wrote:How long are you away for Rob ?

Once 31st may hits mate it will be for good. Will miss ot here

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:10 am
by MacV2
StormyRob wrote: Image
Nice Furious Half Inch...or is it a Midget Eagle of Death ?

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Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:54 am
by StormyRob
I had no idea. There were two and thought it'd make for a nice photo :D

Re: My last South East ride

Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:15 pm
by VTR Phoenix
I thought it was a chaffinch, that's what I called it anyway