1986 vfr750 refit

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  1. sjhsailor2

    sjhsailor2 New Member

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    I am in the process of scavenging ebay and Clist for parts and refitting my 750r.
    I am on the second fairing set "ouch", going on 3rd. looking at Colbalt FG sets. But I have had my "smashed fuse box" ty-wrapped under the windshield for a year. Scored a replacement off ebay !! (21.00 w/shipping)
    BUT it doesnt see to fit ... The "smashed and new" are same form factor .. but the way I remember it going together .... stacked into the ignition / triple tree ... doesn't add up.
    Seems simple but it was a three Margarita nite and my mad skills seemed to let me down. I have factory manual ... no help there.

    SO I have the forks out, (for revalve and seal) the order of assembly and how the fuse assy. sits into the triple tree is my dilemma. I can take a pic tonite ... but some of you wise VFR's will be able to talk this cat down out of the tree.

    BTW - The 1986 750 eats othe vfr's for breakfast. every time !
    http://vfrworld.com/photos/data/500/stripper.gif
    Thanks VFRSally
     
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    Hi Sally,

    Here's an '86 VFR700 I have.
    Not exactly sure what swaps between em'.
    Went down on her left side.
    See anything you need?

    RJ

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    Sally,
    Here's what I got.
    Is this what you speak of?

    I gotta go to work, I'll check back later.


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    GREAT pics ..
    It looks the same ... MY top clamp is NOT alum its Painted ... It looks similar .. BUT I will compare when I get back to the apt. Does the fuse assy. fasten directly to the top clamp?
     
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    Is it fastened in this pick (not bent or crashed) seems like the fitiment around those ears has a large gap ...
     
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    Sally,

    I think so.
    I believe the two inset nuts are fastened from the backside.
    I'll stand on my head when I get home and have a look see.

    RJ
     
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    The only damage to that part of the bike that I am aware of is the snapped off fork tube.
    Speedo has a doinked edge too.

    The fuse block is secure. I'll give it the hairy eyeball later.

    I have more photos. E-mail? Some other way if you think I'm a stalker? :rolleyes:

    RJ
     
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    RJ .... Would you consider selling the rad and the front fairing bracket ??...:smile:
     
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    Ian,

    If I can determine that they are good I will. :smile:

    After all, you turned me on to this site from the ZRXOA

    The rad has a scuff/dent on the LH side of it.

    No green blood coming out.

    I can get some pics to you.

    RJ
     
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    Ian,

    Here's what I got for pics right now.
    I think that's the fairing bracket you want.

    I can get more pics if you want em'.

    Need anything else?
    May as well fill a Christmas box for my Cousin Ian in Canada. Eh?

    I'm keeping a few things. But most is up for grabs.

    RJ

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    E-mail sent, I hope.

    Server is having a bad day.
     
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    Hey Johnny, I'd like to have your chain guard and associated fasteners if they're not screwed up too bad. PM me.
     
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    Hi Sally;
    I saw in your photo album you have some CB750 CafeRacer pictures and I love it!
    I want to rebuild CB 750 but I dont know to how I am start where or how,
    Can you give some information for this bike and parts for rebuild!
    Thanks...
     
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    If you want help or reading material on cafe chops for old CB's you need to go to Single Over-Head Cam 4 Forums - Index

    It got me on the path to getting my old CB750 running properly when I started having problems.
     
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    Thank you very much my friend, I've signed up!
     
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