bex Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 the cheque is inthe bank and i am now deciding what to do, on the list already isnew leavers as both are messynew indicatorsnew fairings and tankchange to frame and swing arm colour, metalic redpossible single side swing armnew paint schemepropper engine cleananyone got ideas please throw them this way, except the comedians who want to say new bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtotheJ Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 By the sounds of it, you might as well just get a new bike... Other than that, some fancy bits like LED indicators?Edit: I should really take in things I read....Im obviously no help EDIT of edit: NEW SCREEN!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Pazzo levers are sexy http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ ... ZB-55B/BLK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 don't go with an all over red theme, it'll look shocking, keep the frame silver or black (inc Swinger)a good thorough service and fluid changes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 the bike is staying black, it will just be the wheels nd frame that is metalic red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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techno Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 That seems a hell of a lot to change, wouldnt it be easier to get another bike, this for the sake of argument is not comedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 My suggestion would be.................Stop watching makeover programmes on daytime TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 hmmmm seriouslystrip the bike all new bearings everywhere powder coated frame swinger and wheels new fairings in all black nice undertray if you havent already cant stand the big ugly OE ones!!! short leavers chain and sprockets and some engine work ie a really good service and new cam chains and tensioners as you know they are prone to going on the firestorm also if you can afford to spend some on decent suspension you wont regret it the bike will handle like a dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 hmmmm seriouslystrip the bike all new bearings everywhere powder coated frame swinger and wheels new fairings in all black nice undertray if you havent already cant stand the big ugly OE ones!!! short leavers chain and sprockets and some engine work ie a really good service and new cam chains and tensioners as you know they are prone to going on the firestorm also if you can afford to spend some on decent suspension you wont regret it the bike will handle like a dream cam n tensioners were done bout 8k ago so will be looking at them, am inending on stripping n cleaning properly, already looking at chain n sprocket but the one that is on is new but ho hum, alot of it is going to be done by me with help from uni mate (wuv u marc lol) but i just think she needs tlc on a big scale.and no techno i dont want and cant afford a new bike lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 ah its all good, will have to get here looking as good as my babies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 just do what i have done then strip the bike replace the bits that need replacing and give the engine a good service sounds to me thats all that needs doing really oh and new fairings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 just do what i have done then strip the bike replace the bits that need replacing and give the engine a good service sounds to me thats all that needs doing really oh and new fairings haha you noticed the small scuff then? the tank has a little dent to pmsl, nah i just want to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 haha you noticed the small scuff then? the tank has a little dent to pmsl, nah i just want to playis this whilst you have a playmate to show you how.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 just do what i have done then strip the bike replace the bits that need replacing and give the engine a good service sounds to me thats all that needs doing really oh and new fairings IF you remember correctly i am booked in for next spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 IF you remember correctly i am booked in for next spring spring is riding season october is the time to send me it along with the £2000 fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 IF you remember correctly i am booked in for next spring spring is riding season october is the time to send me it along with the £2000 fee October it is then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 well today i purchaced a nice single side swing arm, at a very nice price, came with wheel and good rubber on tyre, calipers and disc. think its going to look good, but today got told the leavers i ordered aint coming so need to find new suplyer, oh n braided hoses being ordered to. the indicators are really nice, some LED ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill_vtr Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I take it from an earlier post that you have a firestorm.The best mods I made to mine were without doubt 1. changing the suspension - maxton revalved forks and Ohlins rear (I had WP before and that suited me better than the ohlins does)2. Changed the brakes - GSXR1000 six pot calipers, EBC HH pads and braided hoses3. MFW rearsets - pegs slightly further back made it more comfortable (since changed to Harris adjustable rearsets which look top but aren't as comfortable)4. Changed Remus cans to Arrow .. luuuuverlyIf you don't actually have a firestorm just ignore all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 right, well, what an interesting weekend i have had inbetweent he beerage.betty is now mostly in the house lol, only thing not here is the engine and frame as there is a bolt that will not move so mate is having a look at it for me.the swing arm looks mint and cant wait to start getting her together again soon, decided to go for short stuby can but not decided where yet, having to smarten the pipes up so going to go for smart can to. all other bits are in my room waiting to be cleaned properly and what dont fit in there is in the living room, my house mates love me lolas for how long its going to take to put her back together i have no idea lol but ho hum she is going to look ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 guess what i am starting tomorrow i have nearly everything together, just need to transport it all into uni and its going to start taking shape starting to strip her down swing arm fits nicely betty has been my room mate for a while dirty dirty but a few hours later nice new wheels and nice newly coated frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Starting to come togerther Bex.Theres something satisfying about seeing a clean engine when you've finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 can,t wait to see her back together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 its looking cool bex.. i'd love to see your face the first time you take her out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk5Centurion Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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