Sometimes I just can't leave well enough alone... After 100 miles worth of test riding, I decided to tackle the front wheel. -The tire was a...
We'll here it is, my "finished" 1986 VFR700! 100% complete and intact, not so much as a bolt, nut, or clip missing. No visible leaks, stumbles, or...
[img] Brakes, brakes, brakes. Fresh rebuild w/ pads, piston seals, rubber grommets, bleeder screws, etc. Ignore the extra pieces, there are enough...
That's one of the first things I check on any bike I buy (since my first bike had completely shot ones). The clicking/jerky feedback you get from...
The rear valve cover gasket finally showed up, so that and new rear spark plugs are installed. The throttle cables turned out to be okay after...
Replaced the thermostat (w/ new gasket), radiator, fan, front spark plugs, and front valve cover gasket today. The thermostat had failed open,...
I need to dig up a multimeter. The fan switch is supposedly good so we'll see. I plan on testing it thoroughly before riding it any distance....
Update: The weather was so nice (64F for your VA people) so why not spend a sick day in the garage banging on the VFR. Just because I can't...
Quick update. My camera (phone) is pretty much worthless. Still waiting on the radiator/fan/switch, thermostat, valve cover gaskets, plugs, and...
That makes sense. Judging from the design of the valve cover gaskets (notably the center rings) I assume some oil is leaking from the seal near...
Good stuff. The Duc is amazing but it's not a good around town bike. I've got a carb synch tool ready to roll. Any idea what the leaking holes...
Two questions: 1.) I assume I need a 530 chain, 110 links (stock gearing/teeth)? I'm looking at a Renthal R4 SRS or a D.I.D 530V or something...
Thanks! I'm going to get at the front sprocket before I make the call on replacement. It looks like a may have to cut off the exhaust rear...
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I have a problem. Every day I'm on Craigslist looking at motorcycles. Even when I'm broke, I still look... Last week, "$800 for a 'running'...
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