What to do with my 87 700 vfr

S-man, you gonna buy these? Would make a great thread!

BZ

 

I got the carbs in no problem, scoped it out for about 15 mins. figured the angle of the dangle and in they went. Thru a little gas/mystery oil mixture down the throat of the carbs. A oil quart flilled with gas oil mix hooked to the gas line to the pump. Turned the key on, hit the start button and......... wa-la she came to life. Sounded good, let it idle for a few mins. Hearing this thing start up is more exciting then getting a brand new one, after what I've gone thru with this old girl. Pictures of it to gether later on.

 

Sweet, you made good time on this project.

 

w00t! It's ALIVE!

 

I was thinking while the plastic is still off, and gauge cluster is easily accessible, the lenses are scratched and faded. Is it a big job to change these out?

 

Here it is, all ready to go. Runs great. Thanks to TC, and everybody else who helped. Time to go ride. Oh if your wondering, it is a 87 with a 86 color scheme.

 

Damn, that looks good. I am really glad you decided to not part her out. =D

 

I'm kinda pissed we talked him into keeping it alive.......I want all the plastics and tank.........

 

Here's a close up on the tank.

 

I just noticed your controls one is black one is sun bleached grey...Mine are the same way...LOL

 

The best way to get them black again is to use Carnuba Wax several times on them. The oils will be absorbed in to the plastic and keep it black. May have to use several coats at first. Then a couple times a year.

Bike looks great. Enjoy it!

 

Sweet!

Nice job and you made it happen at very good pace.:cheer2:

 

VFR got a new big brother