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    What is your oil preferance?

    Years ago we happened to run some Tractor SUpply house brand oil in our racinf 4-stroke. Upon disassembly, it looked as good or better that it did...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 28, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    clutch bleeding

    Take the slave off, disconnect the hydraulic line. Use an air gun and carefully keep squirting small burst of air into the slave thru the clutch...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 26, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    clutch bleeding

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CLUTCH-SLAVE-CYLINDER-KIT-HONDA-VF-VFR-CB-CBR-ST-GL_W0QQitemZ250021251373QQcmdZViewItem Note how many different...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 24, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    clutch bleeding

    Yeah, I agree..just rebuild them both at the same time. For one, they are the same age and if one is showing leakage/sings of wear, the other...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 24, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    clutch bleeding

    If fluid came out around the outside edge of the piston in the slave cylinder, you just found your problem!!! SHouldn't be any leakage...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 24, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    just found this forum

    Yeah, that Elsie came out pretty good, only wish I had taken some "before" pics of it. Say what yo want about eBay, but its been a savior for...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 23, 2006 in forum: Introductions
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    So am I going to get beat up if.......

    So, you got something against white trash, eh?? :tongue: :biggrin:
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 23, 2006 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    So am I going to get beat up if.......

    Wear whatever you want and ride whatever you want. Want to ride in sandals, and a tank top with no hemet....go for it, I figure its Darwin's Law...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 23, 2006 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Looking for a Rear Seat Bag

    I've used a tank bag before, but just mounted it on the rear seat. Just took the strap and ran them around the rear subframe and up the side of...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 23, 2006 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Just picked up a 1984 Honda Interceptor 700

    I've had my '84 VF700F for about 10yrs now. Fewer problems than many other bikes I've had. Always let her warm up, keep an eye on the oil levels...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 23, 2006 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    just found this forum

    Honda's? Honda's? We got Honda's!!!!! Lets see if I can remember/count all the ones I currently have: '59 CA100 SuperCub '65 S65...my first...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 22, 2006 in forum: Introductions
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    just found this forum

    ALready got one...2000 tourer: [IMG] Besides, its more fun to take something like that '82 Interstate full dresser and strip it down and modify...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 22, 2006 in forum: Introductions
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    just found this forum

    Just found this forum over the weekend looking for info on clutch hydraulics problem on my old VF700. Got it fixed and came back to post in that...
    Thread by: CharlieT, Aug 22, 2006, 10 replies, in forum: Introductions
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    What model do you ride?

    I've had my VF700F ( in blue version) for around 10yrs now. The more upright riding position is easier on my old back. Also have 1/2 of a V4.....a...
    Post by: CharlieT, Aug 22, 2006 in forum: Anything Goes