hi folks,i have a 1999 vtr firestorm which has been running fine as i use it regularly until a couple of days ago. the bike started fine and was ticking over ok then when i try to put any revs on it starts spluttering/mis-firing and eventually cuts out. i have replaced the plugs and still the same problem. could this be a problem with the coil ??
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- 13 March 2013
I got a VTR 1000 firestorm last october and love it!!! The only problem is, it's prone to losing power and then cuts out completely when its raining. Living in the west of Scotland....thats not good news. it's really made me nervous about driving when theres a chance it might rain. I fitted a fenda extenda to the front and had the spark plug caps replaced at the last service, but i'm still having trouble in the wet. It seemed to get better for a while but didnt last long. Can anyone recommend a solution please?
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- 24 November 2011
Hi all need advise please ;have an x plate vtr which has not been run for at least 6 months thing is I didnt drain the carbs when I laid her up for the winter or the tank for that matter if the bike decides to start am I going to have major issues when riding due to the old fuel still in the carbs and tank and if so what the worst case senario. Due to home and work issues I forgot that sumone one had advised me to do so if laying up for winter. ...
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- 03 March 2011
Hi - Hopefully someone can help me out with a problem with my VTR 1000F (1999). The initial problem started with the battery not charging, i could start it using jump leads and following that ride the bike, but if i allowed the bike to tick over/idle at traffic lights for example it would just cut out. Made a few checks using multimeter, ...
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- 20 February 2011
I can't seem to get the pin out that holds the pads in on the front brakes of a 2002 honda vtr 1000.Is there a special tool or can you use a normal screw driver? .It doesn,t seem to want to budge with the latter even after spraying it with some WD40.
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- 01 June 2010
I've had a running problem with my VTR Firestorm for ages. It's been in & out of the dealer's many times but they haven't managed to fix it.Yesterday I decided to have a go myself & stripped the fuel system, only to find the diaphragm in the fuel valve was split.I went back to my friendly Honda dealer to get the part & am told that I can only order the complete valve at a cost of %XA3150.Does anyone know whether I can purchase the diaphragm on it's own from somewhere without spending %XA3150?
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- 23 May 2010
hi there i need a bit of help. i have a 1997 vtr firestorm which i bought last september 2009. had no problems with the bike and at rode mint. its been under wraps over xmas garaged and started weekly. i took it out last sunday for a spin and it started to misfire at 5000rpm and it wouldnt clear (did my head in). the only thing i have changed whilst under wraps is the clocks for mph, as the bike is an import and had kmh clocks. there was a yellow wire connected on the kmh clocks that has nowhere to connect on ...
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- 25 March 2010
hello to you all. My vtr firestorm smells of fuel. there is a strong smell from the left hand side.I have had a look and can find no fuel leak/ all seems ok. Does any one have any ideas? Thanks Skippy
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- 18 February 2010
Hi, I've just started up my VTR after its been sitting around in the cold for a fair few fews and it started first time! (the good bit) However, when i stopped the engine, there was white smoke out of the right hand exhaust which carried on rising out for a few mins after stopping?! I've never noticed this before but i also usually dont start it cold in a wind free place such as the garage..? Should I be worried at all or is this normal after a winter? (condensation etc..?) Help appreciated! Thanks!
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- 27 December 2009
I have put a second hand crank in my VTR as I blew the last one, and it damaged the crank, so I purchased a crank and used the codes on the crank for the coloured shells, but when I started the bike up it still knocks even though all components where free from play when I assembled the engine.I have also given it a blast up the road and it still goes well but theres more vibration that there used to be.Heres the questions:1. If I've got the timing off can this give off a ...
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- 24 July 2009
