WELCOME, Mike some fairings would need removal to get a close look at the frame. with any evidence of a front wheel hit, depending upon speed,...
replacement rad needed, but it doesnt cost much to try JB if you find the hole.
mostly is. sand and clean a dime-sized area around the leak and apply JB, wait 24 hrs. ive had a similar patch on an '86 vfr rad for about 25...
it wouldnt be too awfully messy to run the bike briefly at low rpm with the rear valve cover OFF to look for chain or tensioner problems. might...
please consider sending me your problem carbs for a proper clean and rehab, email for info: squirrelmanxxjerry@outlook.com i need to keep my...
with a front end hit, the steering head and front wheel bearings may be damaged.
getting carbs back on can be a hard, sweaty brow hard. :oops:
stock carbs might need some rejetting and tuning to work best with yosh pipe.
its hard to believe a honda oil pump could fail except on a very high-mileage bike. :confused: unless it was run with no oil in the sump.
no, even if the needle is leaking the float bowl should not. a leaky float valve usually drips fuel within the carb throat.
a big glob of jbweld is likely to fixit.
removing the sparkplugs for inspection is usually informative. gives some idea how it was running b4 it was parked.
nevertheless......... routine maintainence should include periodic lube to the side sliders even if it soon disappears, especially important...
floats never go bad (maybe sum idiot could destroy the tab), and new ones will need adjustment. did you recently install new needles and seats ?
useless except on a race bike, dangerous if you ride other bikes.
HF near you :cool:
a good modification idea if done for looks only ? i dunno. doesnt improve that 250 at all, bike does not need a heavier, wider rear tire for no...
any photos ?
not very likely with only 9k miles but well see o_O unless the engine did run low on oil, the cams should look perfect. in one worst-case...
first knock suspect was a spun rod bearing i believe but no metal in oil seems to rule that out. i bought a 1990 vtr one summer, rode it less...
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