I did get galfer lines which are stainless braided lines and rebuilt the front calipers and added EBC HH pads with only a little improvement;...
I ended up getting Galfer lines which didn't make much difference. My brakes were passable for the remainder of the riding season but nothing...
I agree . . My sentiments exactly; the multiple car forums I've belonged too have always had way to many rude individuals. That's why I try...
Left Rear carb sync point [IMG] Left Front carb sync point [IMG] The carb sync points are in the same place on the Right side of the bike; just...
Left rear cylinder. The screw needs to be removed and a 5mm nipple needs to be screwed in it's place to allow a carb sync tool to be attached....
Left front cylinder. The screw needs to be removed and a 5mm nipple needs to be screwed in it's place to allow a carb sync tool to be attached....
I'm getting the same as tbones86; about 180 miles while only commuting; 170 or less after some hard driving. I recommend you sync the carbs and...
Thanks for the offer Vlad, but I think I've got all the materials to do a reverse bleed except standard bleeders. That might be the best solution...
Never done it, but I've heard that when you are checking for vacuum leaks you can open a propane tank slightly (one of the small ones) and hold it...
Danimal, could any of the seals be letting air in but not letting fluid out? I'm definitely not loosing any unless it's in such small amounts I...
I've got an 86 VFR and the front brake lever has always been soft/loose (as in I can pull it almost to the bar before it tightens up the brakes....
You can contact Chuck (Cobalt Racing) via vfrchuck at bright.net. He only sells his pieces on Ebay now. I just emailed him when I was ready to...
Email stickers@reproductiondecals.com. Their site doesn't have them because Honda NA made them remove them but they are still available; I bought...
I should have been specific; I meant lever instead of pedal. The rear is ok. A master cylinder rebuild is likely a good idea but I am still...
So I finally got my '86 VFR700 restored and running (see details here) but I am in need of some brakes. They work but the pedal is very mushy...
Those are great solutions mason! I had already attempted a fix otherwise I would try the make your own o-ring suggestion! I ended up pulling the...
For the record, I emailed reproduction decals about the decals that weren't quite right and they sent me replacement decals without a fight and...
Thanks. I am going to try it with some Permatex Motoseal for now; I couldn't find any VFR kits on ebay; just kits for VFs but I'll watch if that...
Anyone know where I can get just the seal for the float bowl for an 86 or what is a good gasketmaker that works even though it is in constant...
Here are some pre-86 vf pics but they may be similar to what you have already seen: http://www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/howto/vf_clutch_replacement/
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