Leave the front alone. A wider tire will make it handle worse. The rear tire, you can go to a 140 width. A 150 will "round" the tire too much...
Unfortunately, most mesh jackets are "Poly" something or another. You know ... plastic! The only one I know that makes a non Poly mesh jacket is...
Yeah, gives new importance the phrase to ATGATT. Even for a short trip to the store. Most wrecks happen within 5 miles of home. In fact, my...
No - at least not for the '82-'85 VF750F/VF700F Ceptor.
If you can pull the carbs and adjust the valves, you just did 2/3 of the job. Contact me if you need help. I just did the FRONT AND THE BACK...
Here's a link to what happens when you slide off the bike at 80 with no gear but a helmet:...
Another thing to check is that your brass choke valves are working smoothly. When the choke is closed, you should not be able to push the valves...
Bench syncing the carbs accurately is very hard to do by eyeing it. Another method is to use a 3/32" slip of copy paper as a feeler gauge. 1....
This could possibly be a bad carb sync. Did you bench synch the carbs? If so, how? Did you check the float level? Are the jets stock?
http://thepit.shacknet.nu/honda/ has the VF1000R owners maintenance manual. May help . . .
The issues with low mileage-bikes is that you will probably have to spend some time and money replacing the rubber parts, plugs, airfilter, chain,...
I've used www.helmetharbor.com in the past. www.motorcyclecloseouts.com also has a large selection.
Looks to me like they are slip-ons. May have to rejet - it depends. Probably will not significantly change anything but sound. I'd say about...
Just a note: these bike do like to run hot - they're supposed to. Running the engine at too low of a temperature can hurt efficiency. If the...
Replace the Float-valve needles too. Go with Honda OEM for the needles if you can . . .
vf750orig, You're right with the solder. What is a "Crip" connector? I've heard of a "Crimp" connector.
I agree 100% with elizilla. These old bikes tend to have loose/corroded electrical connections. Go over the bike and ensure every connection is...
Here is a Sigma ($32) and Light ($7) from Aerostitch: [IMG]
90% of the time means replace pump and gasket. Check with Honda Dealer to see if these are discontinued. If so, start trolling E-bay.
On Cars, odometers measure mileage from the transmission output shaft. I believe that on Motorcycles, the Odometer reads from the speed...
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