Remove and clean the battery cable connections.
As a last ditch, try spraying some carb cleaner on the seals. It makes rubber swell up.
Charge the battery. Test the battery when you start the bike. If it drops below 10V, the battery is toast (won't hold a charge).
The VF1000 has 41mm forks, while the 83-85 VF700/VF750F has 39mm forks. An option is to find another front end with 41mm forks with the same...
In my opinion, except for lack of parts and dated suspension, the '86 is the bike to get. It's the first 'Ceptor with the aluminum frame, gear...
I do this routine in parking lots before each riding season: - At 30 mph, I brake just using the front brake as hard as I can until the tire just...
Everyone's butt is different - so different butts like different seats. But here's a good rule of thumb... A soft seat will feel comfy at first...
I've heard you can put the centerstand back on with just the pivot pins (no spring) for maintenance. When you get done, take the centerstand off...
Go slow and be prepared. There is a slingshot affect when the bike hits 6-7K rpm. If you go WO and hit 6-7K be prepared to shift very soon as it...
If you have trouble getting the bike on the centerstand, it helps to ride the bike onto a 2x4. Although it won't help you out on the road. Is...
Jiggle the ignition key and work the kill switch back and forth. If the kill switch is "OFF", the bike will attempt to start, but the coils will...
On the older bikes, the ignition, tank and helmet lock only used one side of the key. Honda cut both sides the same for convenience. You can...
Maybe it was recovered and the ignition had to be changed due to the thief ruining the stock ignition. Definitely worth looking into...and info...
Several auxiliary tanks are manufactured just for this purpose. They usually sit on the passenger seat and some are made to look like luggage....
16" radials are very hard to find. The CBR's are larger and have a much more plentiful supply of radials. The rear wheel is usually replaced to...
Sorry 'bout that. Big "Duh" on my part. I've used some touch up paint a couple days ago on my frame. Haven't checked it yet. I'll check it out...
They will more than likely work. Although I don't know what your performance will be. The guy to ask if they will work is Dave Dodge:...
The 700's and 750's have different cams, ignition curves, different carbs, and a different stroke. 1982: the 70 x 48.6mm (748) 1984: the 70 x...
I've been told VHT Black Oxide case paint is a dead ringer for Honda Black.
Most mfr's recommend replacing tires if they are over 5-6 yrs. old. Seems they tend to get hard and loose their resiliency.
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