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    Anyone Know Factory Finish on Exhaust Pipes For 86 Vfr700?

    Engine down pipes Hi, the down pipes on UK models at least were S/S of an austenetic type which is why a magnet sticks to them. I remember...
    Post by: firststrike, Mar 7, 2013 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Possible bent fork or forks??

    wheel alignment Hi Dai, just to clarify, the wheel alignment i was talking about is the font and rear wheel, that is does the bike run in a...
    Post by: firststrike, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Bent Fork Question

    I would agree with nozzle, you have to bear in mind the stresses required to bend the forks in the first place and then more stress and load to...
    Post by: firststrike, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Possible bent fork or forks??

    Hi Dai, have you checked the wheel alignment, ca'nt see the fork seal causing your problem.
    Post by: firststrike, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Engine change not as straightforward as thought

    vfr 750 update Firstly many thanks to all of you guys who posted on my thread and secondly apology to Donald, bit stressed out last night. Home...
    Post by: firststrike, May 26, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Engine change not as straightforward as thought

    Cheers Crustyrider, guys like Donald are about as much use as a dose of the pox.
    Post by: firststrike, May 25, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Engine change not as straightforward as thought

    Thanks Toe cutter, will pull the cylinder off at the weekend and swap em over. Who is this Donald guy, a real ar-e wipe.
    Post by: firststrike, May 25, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Engine change not as straightforward as thought

    Many thanks Thank you for the lecture Donald, firstly i was not brought up in the plug and play era, i'm 50 years of age, secondly i did,nt buy...
    Post by: firststrike, May 25, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Engine change not as straightforward as thought

    Hi guys, can anyone on here advise me on the following problem. Bought a 1986 VFR with a very grumbly engine so bought another engine also from a...
    Thread by: firststrike, May 25, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage