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    87 VFR 700 - no power, no idle. Strange wires.

    The pump on my 86 was weak would only give a thump and quit. It would chatter fine if the tubes were disconnected. Sticking the intake into the...
    Post by: camo, Aug 5, 2014 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    How many older guys ride VFR?

    I got my VFR 750 singing again today. The fuel pump was very dull. Cleaning the points didn't help. I ordered a Mr Gasket pump. I doubt if I will...
    Post by: camo, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Thinking about parting out my 86 VFR 700F

    I changed out the engine on my VFR700, installing a vfr750. My 750 is faster but the 700 engine still runs fine and could be had quite reasonably....
    Post by: camo, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Why is there a 1986 700 & 750? What are the differences?

    I know this is an old post but figured that an update might be appropriate. Have not ridden the bike in over a year. I want to sell it now that...
    Post by: camo, Mar 24, 2013 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Into dirt bikes ? - Motocross slow motion action at 1000 fps

    I got a chance to ride a 450 honda mx bike a couple years ago. It had to be one of the strongest accelerating motorcycles that I have ridden. I...
    Post by: camo, Nov 19, 2011 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    How not to lean in corners - Instructional Video

    Leaning to the outside of a corner and laying your bike over can make your bike corner tighter. like this:Dirt Bike Corner Practice - YouTube
    Post by: camo, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: New Riders
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    cost of roadracing?

    I raced WERA and CCS from 80 to 84. Then it was 56 dollars for the first class then 28 for the second and less for the third. If you wanted to...
    Post by: camo, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Getting ready to do fairing repairs and have some questions?

    There are a lot of valid ways to repair the plastic on these bikes. I usually grind the plastic thin on both sides (Inside and Outside) of a...
    Post by: camo, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Humor Thread

    I have noticed a large number of people, implying with bad jokes, that Cajuns aren't smart. I would like to state for the record that I...
    Post by: camo, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Near Firey Mess - Need Help Please!

    You have had a lot of good advice. Don't ride your bike until you have it figured out. You have a short in the system some place. A wire is...
    Post by: camo, Oct 31, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Basic Sporty Cornering

    I remember Wes Coolie on his GS1000 in 78 smoking around Roadamerica. Trust me he was at 45 degrees lean angle or more. The Suzuki at that time...
    Post by: camo, Oct 27, 2011 in forum: New Riders
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    Rattle knocking from front of motor - timing

    hootie, do you think that you may have tightened the cam chain tensioner down too much causing the cam to wear the head down. Or at least...
    Post by: camo, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Humor Thread

    Overheard in Church In church on Sunday, I overheard the little old lady in the pew next to me saying a short private prayer. It was so sweet and...
    Post by: camo, Oct 24, 2011 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Bike project dilema

    At the risk of going ot....More racoons and mice. Coons are now deceased. Mice, who knows. New seat needed for sure. I'm probably going to 1"...
    Post by: camo, Oct 22, 2011 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Bike project dilema

    Yep the 86 is a pig too. This is my next bike. Well it is a bike that I bought new in 83. I started it today for the first time in 26 years....
    Post by: camo, Oct 22, 2011 in forum: General VFR Discussions