New Member Intro
07-15-2014, 12:51 PM
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Squid
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Burlington, ONT
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New Member Intro
Not sure if this is the right place or not, but I didn't see anywhere specific for an introduction, so here I am.
Just picked up a '99 VTR1000, and can't wait to get out on the backroads this weekend!
Have had many bikes, over many years, but this is my first V-twin. Recently finished a restoration of a Triumph TR6 (car, not bike), and got used to the huge torque in that straight 6 engine, and I'm sure the feeling will be similar with this ride.
Hopefully, I can make some worthwhile contributions here in the future, and I look forward to picking some brains ;-)
Just picked up a '99 VTR1000, and can't wait to get out on the backroads this weekend!
Have had many bikes, over many years, but this is my first V-twin. Recently finished a restoration of a Triumph TR6 (car, not bike), and got used to the huge torque in that straight 6 engine, and I'm sure the feeling will be similar with this ride.
Hopefully, I can make some worthwhile contributions here in the future, and I look forward to picking some brains ;-)
07-15-2014, 07:58 PM
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SuperSport
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 972
07-16-2014, 10:25 AM
#8
Well take off, eh.
SuperBike
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: QC, Canada
Posts: 1,201
Cam Chain Tensioner. If my eye sight is good, you have the oem's on.
They do sometimes fail. And when they do, they create havoc on the engine. To avoid this, manuals are a good cheap fix.
Check in the knowledge base, you should find a sticky on that.....or better yet https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...pe-ccts-11275/
You being in ON, this is why your bike has the Hindles. Local company that make great exhausts. Unfortunaltely, no longer available for the VTR. So before throwing a hacksaw at these babies, read up on them and see what available options are offered to you.
07-16-2014, 11:28 AM
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Squid
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Burlington, ONT
Posts: 16
Cam Chain Tensioner. If my eye sight is good, you have the oem's on.
They do sometimes fail. And when they do, they create havoc on the engine. To avoid this, manuals are a good cheap fix.
Check in the knowledge base, you should find a sticky on that.....or better yet https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...pe-ccts-11275/
You being in ON, this is why your bike has the Hindles. Local company that make great exhausts. Unfortunaltely, no longer available for the VTR. So before throwing a hacksaw at these babies, read up on them and see what available options are offered to you.
They do sometimes fail. And when they do, they create havoc on the engine. To avoid this, manuals are a good cheap fix.
Check in the knowledge base, you should find a sticky on that.....or better yet https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...pe-ccts-11275/
You being in ON, this is why your bike has the Hindles. Local company that make great exhausts. Unfortunaltely, no longer available for the VTR. So before throwing a hacksaw at these babies, read up on them and see what available options are offered to you.
I have had Hindle pipes in the past, and actually got to know Lang a few years ago. He makes nice stuff, and I've already been in touch with their service department to get my hands on their re-pack kits. I don't really want to trash these ones yet ;-)
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