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Hello, just arrived
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2024 6:40 am
by baynesy
Hi,
I have just joined.
I had a Firestorm in the late 90s and loved riding it, but moving abroad for a few years meant I had to sell it. I have just got another one as a bit of a project. It needs some engine work, tidying up and tlc. I am looking forward to being able to ride it soon.
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2024 7:45 am
by MacV2
Welcome in..
Lets have some pics & keep us posted on progress.
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2024 7:41 pm
by sirch345
Welcome aboard
Chris.
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 2:39 pm
by fabiostar
Welcome along sir
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2024 8:26 pm
by Kev L
Welcome to the club
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 3:54 am
by Rastus
Welcome!
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 6:30 am
by alanfjones1411
Hello,and welcome to the forum
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:31 am
by acrmnsm
Hi welcome. I've only been here a few months myself and already spent a fortune.
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:41 am
by tony.mon
acrmnsm wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:31 am
Hi welcome. I've only been here a few months myself and already spent a fortune.
And we've only just started...
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:45 am
by acrmnsm
I know, my plans keep expanding.
I am now the proud owner of 3 scrap vtr engines, a running engine, a spare tank and fairings, and a full running bike.
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:16 pm
by baynesy
Thanks all for the warm welcome.
Well, I found the engine problem. Front cam chain tensioner failed. So far I have installed a manual tensioner one the chance everything else survived but, alas, have to take the head off to replace both exhaust valves (and anything else I find on route like sheared exhaust bolts and hopefully not the piston). It will keep me busy tomorrow
I will replace the rear tensioner too before I put the rest of the bike back together. The Manual cam tensioner article in Workshop was excellent to follow and definitely made the job easier.
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:47 pm
by fabiostar
baynesy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:16 pm
Thanks all for the warm welcome.
Well, I found the engine problem. Front cam chain tensioner failed. So far I have installed a manual tensioner one the chance everything else survived but, alas, have to take the head off to replace both exhaust valves (and anything else I find on route like sheared exhaust bolts and hopefully not the piston). It will keep me busy tomorrow
I will replace the rear tensioner too before I put the rest of the bike back together. The Manual cam tensioner article in Workshop was excellent to follow and definitely made the job easier.
it would probably work out as cheap to buy a complete rear head, the rears are cheap as chips and fit that instead.block the old cct hole, open the other blank one and job done, they are the same casting front and rear but front heads normally get the damage.
Re: Hello, just arrived
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 7:52 am
by MacV2
fabiostar wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:47 pm
baynesy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:16 pm
Thanks all for the warm welcome.
Well, I found the engine problem. Front cam chain tensioner failed. So far I have installed a manual tensioner one the chance everything else survived but, alas, have to take the head off to replace both exhaust valves (and anything else I find on route like sheared exhaust bolts and hopefully not the piston). It will keep me busy tomorrow
I will replace the rear tensioner too before I put the rest of the bike back together. The Manual cam tensioner article in Workshop was excellent to follow and definitely made the job easier.
it would probably work out as cheap to buy a complete rear head, the rears are cheap as chips and fit that instead.block the old cct hole, open the other blank one and job done, they are the same casting front and rear but front heads normally get the damage.
Or buy 1 of the 2 front heads I have... Just saying... 