Ok, I just got in from my 40 degree ride and the bike performed flawlessly using the old battery, regulator charges and all seems well. I guess...
Great idea on the emery board! I normally use a point file but it is on the thick side. I can't wait to get home and check out the battery now,...
You guys are right, voltage is not going to measure draw, it has been a few years since mechanics school. Plus my meter has a blown fuse so I knew...
Ok, thanks for the suggestions. I'll try the current check when I get home from work. I'm beginning to suspect a bad battery.
Valid point, I don't have a load tester, what would you suggest? Ok, just went out and swapped the battery for another. Bike acts just. Like...
Sort of, I checked it this morning and the bike switched on like normal, lights up and static voltage dropped to 12.1v (from 13.1v after...
Battery is less than 6 months old, plus it's been properly maintained with a battery tender since new. Bike started great two days ago and ran well.
Hello all, I was preparing my bike (bone stock 1986 VFR 700) for this summer so I decided to go head and replace the R/R that was on it's way...
I do have an 86' I will just continue to look for a donor engine. Thanks for the reply.
Were all friends here stoshmonster.
Awesome, I'll keep my eyes peeled. Although my 700 is in pretty good shape, and goes too. I will have to get a 750 one day.
Thanks for the pics and the info, I assume the ignition system and carb worked fine on the swap? Where did you get the engine? Any idea on mileage...
I imagine so 10hp is quite a lot on a 500lbs machine. Plus my 700 is a cali model with all the emissions crap. I do like the consistent 65mpg though.
Ok Im gonna be suprised if I dont get a post that shows me a link to a previous post, I looked and didnt find one. So does anybody know what I...
The fresh 750 should be a blast, id love to swap a 750 if I could find one.
Been a week now and its running great, she got an oil change today. Whipped my buddies 05 GSX-R 600 today! (He can't ride)
She's all back together, running better than ever. Thanks for the cam TOE.
Gaskets are coming this week, should have her back together this weekend.
I appriciate all the help / feedback, you guys rock.
[ATTACH]19,000 miles, I bought it with 16,400. When I got it I did valve adjustment, spark plugs, coolant etc. It has been super reliable and It...
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