... and actually Gen 2's ('86-87) might be the least likely to have mechanical issues, and they're lighter too. :cool:
+1 to the comments above. Have you looked at your cams? Do they show any lobe surface degradation? If they don't, just stay the course, use good...
Welcome to the zoo Paul, that's a heckuva deal on that bike! Sounds like you're already well on your way to working through potential issues, good...
Put the steel lines on it and install a set of EBC HH's. World of difference. :cool:
Without a LOT more information there's no way anyone can help. Things like a) model year of the bike b) mileage on the bike c) is the problem new...
I would never attempt a project of this complexity, as I don't know I'd be able to finish it to my own satisfaction. This is a fantastic piece of...
Sounds like a VFR - which is nice. :cool:
Okay lad, welcome to the zoo and congrats on finding the holy grail of motorbikes. Now kindly observe the rules... :worthless: :cool:
go here for details: http://vfrworld.com/forums/usa-west/36062-advance-notice-ca-gold-country-ride-event-may-18-20-2012-a.html At this point...
Yes, well I'm sure there's an FAQ around here somewhere that'll show you how to do that. In 'Advanced' mode (when you're posting) you have the...
Welcome to the zoo lad; but :worthless: :cool:
Welcome to the zoo; but :worthless: Let us see what you've gotten yourself into lad! :cool:
Hmmm. Battery voltage is on the low end of normal, idle is on the high end, 5K is on the low end. Take apart all the connections, clean and secure...
Or even if you aren't watching :cool:
The Honda is a good bike, and everybody on them is fast enough to win on any given Sunday The Yamaha is a good bike, and everybody on them is fast...
17 volts is definitely a problem, and points to the R/R. Probably killed the battery too. When you replace the R/R, just go through ALL of the...
there's an old saying .... "it's always the battery" But seriously, that's the first place I'd look too. Another thing to check is the...
I have a facebook page. Find it and I might be your friend. :cool:
Welcome to the zoo, congrats on the baby 'Ceptor, now :worthless: Oh.. and those would be '86/'87 VFR700's, right? :cool:
+1 to this response, with the possible exception of the exhaust (you can do that; but then you should re-jet to take advantage of the added flow)....
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