Great thanks guys. All new things to try - great website!:clap2:
I am struggling to get my Gen 1 front brake to firm up. I have re-kitted master cylinder, bleed through - still spongy. Purchased a vacuum bleeder...
Man you got a bargain there. It looks like new!
Damn it Apittslife your cutting comment was too close to the bone...but it worked I got motivated and gotta motor with shiny cams. I fitted it...
Thanks for all the sympathy guys:smile: In the last 12 months while doing up this bike I have only seen a couple of VFs for sale and only one that...
Cam Chain Slipping!!!!! :eek: Bike was running well, then next time I ran it was back firing badly and I thought the carbs were probably fouling...
If you Love the 1000R and throwing plenty of time and cash at it makes you happy then DO IT!!! - nothing better han the big VF brought back from...
It's interesting that it only happens when riding, so I'm not sure about that part. Thanks for the tips. It happened while I was riding, and...
Hi, This morning I took the first trial ride on my VF750f which I have been restoring over this year and are about 0% complete! I was very...
Thanks God you made the right choice!!! I thought the passion had died for a moment - that was a suspense written post! Good luck I'll be keeping...
Hello POPS, you still alive....I've just stopped by this post to get some inspiration and motivation to get cracking on my project...Any progress?
Some Photos Heres some progress photos. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
Just got my seat recovered today. I have done several myself but there has always been something not perfect with the covering. Today I dropped...
I bet he is already at work. Those undercover road Police have all the tricks for blending in with general public!
Apart from the springs it looks similar to mine - but it cant be from the same place as mine was manufactured locally. I would be interested to...
What makes me laugh is at the top of his advert it has a caption that says "AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY":joker:
OMG Paul it looks brand new:rockon: I watched it serveral times trying to spot any signs of wear but couldnt. Sure is a keeper!!
Congrats on a great find, looks like a very tidy Gen 1. I did the "drill and tap" oil mod to mine and its not as scary as it sounds as long as you...
Squirrel you make Gen 1s sound a lot scarrier than a tired 40 year old Gal? It sounds like youv'e got Gen 1 Post Dramatic Stress Disorder. :roll:...
Welcome Paul...........So those photos at the start of the thread are before you washed and waxed. I'm jealous great find you have there.
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