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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    Yea I'm attributing it to the new battery, plugs, and a crapload of trying. It had been dropped before I got it, possible its oil or some of the...
    Post by: shigs, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    ????...............
    Post by: shigs, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    Ok so the ignition fuse was blown. Replaced it and after alot of trying, she's up and running. I've only had it running twice so far but it fires...
    Post by: shigs, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    Absolutely let me know if you're in the area. I'll throw you $100 just to get it running. But back to my current dilemma, at least before it would...
    Post by: shigs, Mar 22, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    Any ideas??
    Post by: shigs, Mar 20, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    I live in Naples, FLorida......
    Post by: shigs, Mar 20, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    Also, a friend told me its possible that the rings are stuck, does that make sense?
    Post by: shigs, Mar 20, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    Finally got back to tinkering.... figured since I've exhausted all other avenues, I would pop the kill switch open and try to jump the connection....
    Post by: shigs, Mar 20, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    All 4 have spark, pulled exhaust, not clogged
    Post by: shigs, Jan 4, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    I have a feeling that my previous posts aren't being read....I have a feeling mos
    Post by: shigs, Jan 3, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    Replaced all plugs and have strong blue spark. I'm leaning toward the kill switch idea. I figure I can disaasemble it and wire it up to bypas the...
    Post by: shigs, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    Been awhile since I've been on. Compression test was just fine, in the 160-170 range on everything. Chains are snug. Still baffled!
    Post by: shigs, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    The timing chain is right under the valve cover?? Thats interesting. That will be my next task.Are they easy to get off?
    Post by: shigs, Dec 1, 2010 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    I put new plugs in, they are all getting nice blue spark. If the kill switch or ignition or a fuse were an issue, wouldn't it not even try to...
    Post by: shigs, Nov 24, 2010 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Need Help- New owner of a non starting 85 VF700 Interceptor

    I'll pick up a compression tool tomorrow. Anyone know what the readings should be?
    Post by: shigs, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989