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Post by lucifer71 on Nov 5, 2017 9:27:57 GMT 10
Hi everyone, I just got myself a 2000 model VTR 1000, it's basically stock except for a set of pipes and manual cam Adjusters. She's a little bit Faded but in pretty good condition mechanically so it's time for a tidy up and on the road to enjoy.
I do have one question I'm looking at getting the Ozzy fairings Honda VTR1000f Firestorm Fairing Kit, only because I'd like a full fairing. Has anybody got any experience with this kid please.
A little bit about me, I've been riding all my life but my big passion is windsurfing.
Hopefully I'll see you on the road soon.
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Kev W
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Post by Kev W on Nov 6, 2017 8:34:22 GMT 10
Welcome aboard Lucifer71, good to see another Gold Coast Stormer.
I havn't seen the Ozzy Fairings kit myself so can't help with that one myself.
I have a Full fairing on mine but I picked it up secondhand and needed repairs. My only issue is it is very low and drags going in and out steep driveways and tall speed humps as it was supposedly off a track bike.
I am in Parkwood if you want to catch up sometime and go for a run?
Kev
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Post by lucifer71 on Nov 6, 2017 17:04:52 GMT 10
Hi Kev, I'm Keen to catch up and go for a ride, I live in southport. My bike look a bit ratty and faded but with a little love she'll look good as new.
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Post by vtrstormer on Nov 7, 2017 18:44:23 GMT 10
Welcome aboard mate.... ask away with the questions I’m sure someone will chime in.... it might not be the r Got answe but you will get An answer
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Post by lucifer71 on Nov 8, 2017 9:00:45 GMT 10
Cheers vtrstormer
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Post by griffo on Nov 15, 2017 0:48:42 GMT 10
Nice bike mate
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Post by Kev W on Nov 15, 2017 15:16:55 GMT 10
Hi Kev, I'm Keen to catch up and go for a ride, I live in southport. My bike look a bit ratty and faded but with a little love she'll look good as new. Mines no show piece mate, Its now got 159,000km on it but goes 110% and sounds awesome. |
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Post by lucifer71 on Nov 16, 2017 9:17:01 GMT 10
Yes I am loving my VTR as well, I've just pulled all the fairing of to give it a new coat of paint.im hopping it will be back on the road by the weekend.
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Kev W
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Post by Kev W on Nov 16, 2017 10:10:22 GMT 10
Yes I am loving my VTR as well, I've just pulled all the fairing of to give it a new coat of paint.im hopping it will be back on the road by the weekend. Same colour or a change mate? |
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Post by lucifer71 on Nov 18, 2017 11:51:39 GMT 10
Same color, unfortunately I couldn't shot the fairings last night, I'll get it done Monday and will past photos.
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Post by binny on Nov 19, 2017 10:21:51 GMT 10
Hi Mate, Welcome aboard.
Sorry I hadn't seen this or your other thread about paint earlier.
The guy I bought my storm off a few years ago lives at Carrara and repairs bikes for a living. He was telling me how my blue bike was actually a purple base coat and a tinted blue top coat which is why it looks purplish in some light. He had just finished converting his shed at home to a sealed spray booth and was doing jobs on the side.
Anyways looks like you have got it sorted so enjoy!
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Post by 1wd on Nov 19, 2017 10:26:39 GMT 10
Hi everyone, I just got myself a 2000 model VTR 1000, it's basically stock except for a set of pipes and manual cam Adjusters. She's a little bit Faded but in pretty good condition mechanically so it's time for a tidy up and on the road to enjoy. I do have one question I'm looking at getting the Ozzy fairings Honda VTR1000f Firestorm Fairing Kit, only because I'd like a full fairing. Has anybody got any experience with this kid please. A little bit about me, I've been riding all my life but my big passion is windsurfing. Hopefully I'll see you on the road soon. Gidday mate, I'm down at Mermaid. So between yourself and Kev if you two can organise a ride and can stand to be seen with the most awesome colour - Teal, I'd be happy to tag along. My bike is no oil painting either, but as long as the sound track is there who cares! And did you say windsurfing? Are you the last one? LOL sorry, I used to do that, then switched to kite, ditched it all and went back to surfing and SUP. |
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Post by lucifer71 on Nov 20, 2017 0:19:07 GMT 10
Hi 1WD, I'm definitely interested in going for a ride any time. I work afternoons and have weekend off, so just yell any time.
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Kev W
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Post by Kev W on Nov 20, 2017 5:51:02 GMT 10
Hi 1WD, I'm definitely interested in going for a ride any time. I work afternoons and have weekend off, so just yell any time. sounds good to me. Sundays are the best day for me as Yan works at Gold Coast Private Hospital on Sundays from 6am till 2pm. So I try to be home not long after her when possible to spend time with her. |
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Post by lucifer71 on Nov 20, 2017 12:07:03 GMT 10
That sounds fair enough, I'm painting my fairings today, so barring a paint catastrophe I'll be putting the old girl back together tomorrow.
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Post by Kev W on Nov 20, 2017 13:24:00 GMT 10
That sounds fair enough, I'm painting my fairings today, so barring a paint catastrophe I'll be putting the old girl back together tomorrow. Cool mate, looking forward to the pic's |
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Post by Kev W on Nov 20, 2017 13:26:56 GMT 10
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Post by 1wd on Nov 20, 2017 17:18:37 GMT 10
I can't ride the vtr that far. A half day ride through the hills is about it for me. I need something more comfortable/upright to go any distance.(which I don't have ):
Does sound good though.
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Post by Kev W on Nov 20, 2017 17:47:31 GMT 10
I can't ride the vtr that far. A half day ride through the hills is about it for me. I need something more comfortable/upright to go any distance.(which I don't have ): Does sound good though. Is it the bars or seat that cause you issue mate? I bought a gel/memory seat pad at Gold Coast bike night a couple of months ago and can ride all day now without a sore butt. I have fitted VFR800 coupons on mine and made a huge difference to wrist ache. |
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Post by 1wd on Nov 20, 2017 18:58:35 GMT 10
Ha ha,
Neither actually! From what I can work out, it's the leaning forward, legs pulled up and the angle they are around the tank. And that gets me right in the hip joints. Its a pain when I first jump on and then it settles out, but after long periods in that position it becomes, well a pain. If that V twin wasn't such an addictive sound and money was no object I'd be on something taller. (XSR, MT09, Z900RS, superduke). But for the amount I use it I can put up with it for now.
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Post by Kev W on Nov 20, 2017 21:01:30 GMT 10
Ha ha, Neither actually! From what I can work out, it's the leaning forward, legs pulled up and the angle they are around the tank. And that gets me right in the hip joints. Its a pain when I first jump on and then it settles out, but after long periods in that position it becomes, well a pain. If that V twin wasn't such an addictive sound and money was no object I'd be on something taller. (XSR, MT09, Z900RS, superduke). But for the amount I use it I can put up with it for now. Oh well that was no help from me then lol. I will be at Gold Coast Bike Night on Saturday if you want to catch up mate. Starts at 5pm at Sunstate Motorcycles in Lawrence Drive Nerang. |
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Post by Kev W on Nov 20, 2017 21:02:11 GMT 10
That sounds fair enough, I'm painting my fairings today, so barring a paint catastrophe I'll be putting the old girl back together tomorrow. I will be at Gold Coast Bike Night on Saturday if you want to catch up mate. Starts at 5pm at Sunstate Motorcycles in Lawrence Drive Nerang. |
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Post by lucifer71 on Nov 21, 2017 13:18:10 GMT 10
That's sounds good, I'll pencil it in.
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Kev W
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Post by Kev W on Nov 26, 2017 7:24:38 GMT 10
That's sounds good, I'll pencil it in. Was good to meet you last night Jas at Gold Coast Bike Night. Your bike looks good with the new paint. You got a bargain there and cant go wrong. Hope to catch up for a ride soon mate, enjoy the windsurfing today  Kev |
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Post by lucifer71 on Nov 26, 2017 9:09:24 GMT 10
Thanks Kev it was good meeting you as well, it was a good night. In time I hope my old girl will be looking as nice as your ride. Thanks for the advice on where to get different bits.
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Post by Kev W on Nov 26, 2017 9:23:10 GMT 10
Thanks Kev it was good meeting you as well, it was a good night. In time I hope my old girl will be looking as nice as your ride. Thanks for the advice on where to get different bits. Thanks Jas I didn't think mine looked that good, but I love it. I must be doing something right then, As Quake was getting lots of looks last night too. We are all here to help where we can. Yours is off to a good start mate. |
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Post by Kev W on Dec 2, 2017 12:25:26 GMT 10
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Post by lucifer71 on Dec 7, 2017 10:56:39 GMT 10
Thanks, iv just ordered one
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Post by Kev W on Dec 7, 2017 11:06:25 GMT 10
Thanks, iv just ordered one Cool mate, I wired mine with a relay that is triggered by the park light so it picks up power from the battery but switches on/off with the ignition and doesn't draw on the light circuit. I wired my usb port /voltmeter on the same relay as well. I hid the relay behind the guages. |
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