1) You need your carbs synched. One or more carbs is wanting to rev different from the others. This causes the idle to "hunt" when stopped....
Any Interceptor from '83 to '85 should work. Sabre from same era should work too. If you don't mind losing your mirror and getting a more...
No, only a VF700 or VF750 tank will fit your bike...
No prying (where stuff could break) needed. Just lube the clamps with sylgide or vaseline (don't laugh) and position as such: [IMG] Then push...
Per reviews of that era, "10.87 second quarter mile and a 161 mph top speed." Top speed measured by radar gun. Also: Honda Motorcycle Dyno...
Don't forget the fanstat and radiator cap. Plus make sure the following doesn't leak: -Heat sensor to Thermostat housing. Wrap threads with...
Glad everything worked out well. Try upping the idle to 11-12k. This should help the off idle hesitation. A carb sync will make the revs drop...
Yes, all three parts: slow jet, main jet, and emulsion tube should have a hole all the way through. You can use a strand of copper from a...
I believe this is your problem. The first part of the carb that gets clogged are the very fine idle and off idle passageways. It's almost...
The Fanstat closes the ground loop - which causes the fans to run. If your fanstat is bad, or you want to turn it on manually, all you have to do...
You need to read this article. It describes how carbs work. Motorcycle Jet Kits & Carburetion Basics - Tech - Motorcycle Cruiser
NO. It only runs when the kill switch is on and the start button is pressed or the engine is running I believe they are the fuel gauge wires...
Kill switch in the RUN position? The Kill switch prevents juice going to the spark boxes - which trigger the relay for the fuel pump and also...
Here's a pic of carbs mounted on a V65 Sabre engine. Your carbs should look pretty much the same. http://www.bikepainter.com/V4-1.jpg
You only have to remove the engine for the rear head on a VF700F.
You need to do a leakdown test to determine exactly where the bike is leaking. If it's just a headgasket, the gasket is about $36 and you can do...
Maybe a fix: Daugherty Motorsports Homepage - V4 Honda Performance Modification Home! =>"How To" Section => VF500F Tank Valve Modification
1. What do you mean by "click" twice in the carb boots? 2. Use "silicate-free" and you should be fine. I use the cheapest silicate free green...
Here is a video on starter clutch repair for a V65 Magna. The procedure for should be almost identical for your bike. The "dot's lining up"...
I'm cheap, so I use a "D" bicycle lock. I can lock just the bike by sliding it through the wheel or the rotor. In fact, I've locked two helmets...
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