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  1. Sparksnorthern
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    RC 36 , knocking noise

    I think you are right. Thanks for the correction. I missed that in his first post.
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    RC 36 , knocking noise

    To my inexperienced ears, it sounds like the valve tap/tick I was getting on my 86'...
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    I get the oil pan gasket Monday so that will be the day.
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    I'm re-doing everything, ya. I'm even cranking the engine over again and rechecking values lash and torque to make sure everything is perfect....
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    That's where it was. I put it back in its home.
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
  6. Sparksnorthern
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    You mean the oil gallery? the tube that runs sideways through the bike? I cant find an image in the FSM that shows how oil gets from the heads...
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
  7. Sparksnorthern
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    Right now I'm trying to figure out places it could be and how it'd get there.; I do have a torque wrench; I assume the rocker arm was just...
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
  8. Sparksnorthern
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    Uhhh, I think I found out what was causing the noise... I'm missing a nut from one of the intake valve seats on #4. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
  9. Sparksnorthern
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    Is this bad? The gears are not aligned. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
  10. Sparksnorthern
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    The restoration has begun... Now the questions!

    I'd love to see/hear a video of this thing in action.
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    Well after I torque'd, I rechecked them... Mine is just about as loud as yours I think but yours sounds perfect! So clean and no backfire or...
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
  12. Sparksnorthern
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    The valve tick is a new occurance since having adjusted the valve lash. I've been getting some guidance on here on how to approach the issue. I...
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    Compression Test numbers Dry 1: 125 2: 120 3: 120 4: 130 Wet (I was not able to see exactly how much oil I squirted in but I tried to put in...
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    The restoration has begun... Now the questions!

    I agree. It looks like it could be in a museum. Absolutely beautiful!
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Nov 3, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    I just wanted to get a video of it. I will get a set of compression testers and do that.
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Oct 31, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    Hey! Good to see you're back! Hope all is well in your world. Its new though, Woody. Its a very clear ta-ta-ta-ta-ta. Bike runs better though......
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    "Tick" sounds better than knock. It sounds like chopsticks instead of fists on a door.
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    Valve Knock? - YouTube Here's the latest video in tragedies.
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    First bike, in general? 83 VF750F

    New Rider Basics 101 - BARF - Bay Area Riders Forum New Rider basics Used Motorcycle Evaluation Guide How to buy a used bike I'm really new to...
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: New Riders
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    Where to start with 86' VFR700F that hasnt been touched in over 5 years?

    So now that my carburetor seems to be good (no more fuel leak and while I'm figuring out the valve knock situation, what are other things that I...
    Post by: Sparksnorthern, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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