Spares are good :^), but I'm not going any farther until I have a set of rebuild kits ... still looking for these. BTW, I never got out of the...
Began the rebuild process by opening carb #4. There is varnish & a bit of gunk in the bottom of the float bowl, but the jets, inlet needle,...
Well, pulled carbs tonight. Looks like they need a going over. There are some black wet fuel? rings near the butterfly valves. Fuel is also...
Checked the fuel delivery today. Removed airbox & checked slide movement, which felt good across all 4 carbs. However, I decided to open the...
I now have mine :^).
No, no luck yet. Discovered timing light appears to be flaky, so must start t-shooting over again. Have spent some time with this to date, very...
Just bought my anniversary edition yesterday, $9500 out the door, only 9 mi. on the ODO. Don't know the numbering scheme for the VIN, but my last...
Hi Folks, My '84 VF has been sitting in the garage suffering from ignition issues. So I've decided, after 24 yrs., that it's time to upgrade...
Ok, additional info from todays look. Fresh start this AM, timing lite now indicates only the left rear (viewed from seated) spark nice/steady....
Hi, Last week I rode my 700F to/from work a couple of days & everything was fine. Sat. I pulled her out to run around town & she would hardly...
Hello, Just saw this post, thought I'd add my 2 bits. I measured the f/r existing lines on my '84 700f, bought the closest (erring long) size...
I don't have specific plans for the arrestors at this time. I should mention that one is a Supertrapp unit, the other a Supertrapp 'look alike'...
Outlawz24, I still have the arrestors, but not on the bike. I actually put the stock cans back on as I'm planning to do some distance riding...
Newbie $0.02 Hey Folks, I realize I'm a newbie to this forum, but it's early in the day & I feel like throwing in an exhaust opinion. My ride...
I've had my '84 700F for 23 yrs., low relative miles, 50K. Never had the cam probs others have written about. Still pulls strong from 8 - 10K...
Hi Folks, I've been getting my '84 700F ready for the season, new tires f/r, wheel bearings f/r, ss brake lines, chain/sprockets. My question...
Hi, Ok, my question is still on topic, I believe :^). I have an '84 VF700F & I'm changing chain/gearing for the next season. I looked at this...
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