When I cleaned up my 83, I bought a used tank and all the plastics from and 85, totally different color scheme. Got everything but the left side...
Careful, by "torches" he means flashlights!
Check all the electrical connectors for corrosion, after restoring my 83 last summer, I had a problem with the trigger wires to the coils being...
Looks more like a mud wasp, good luck on diagnosis.
I use the bucket with the site window, not calibrated. Add oil till it starts to appear, then start engine, let it settle down and finish filling...
Wouldn't pay $80 for a lock that use the D-Ring/Strap, my cable loops around the chin guard with both ends under the rear cowl. I have had a...
Bucket: Lowes Pump: Harbor freight (includes hose & filler end) Filter Bracket: online somewhere Filter: AutoZone Total investment: approx $40...
My oil system. Buy oil by the gallon, no funnels to get dirty, no drips on driveway, can add small amounts as needed. [IMG]
Looks like a good lock, but my cable was $8 at REI, not $80.00.
No problem with plastics, cable is vinyl coated.
Nice to see Metzler did so well, I have have the Lasertecs on my 83 since 84, might have been called something else then, can't remember.
Just got a new PR4 on the front after 5000 miles, love them.
BJ, I don't think a pint over is going hurt anything. I notice on my 8th gen that the oil totally disappears after you start it, so there has to...
Before spending big bucks replacing entire master cylinder, take it apart and inspect plunger with rubber seals. I rebuilt my 83 MC with a new kit...
Come on guys, worth every penny. I bought one his prototypes and it looks great.
Did you get a new radiator cap or using the one you had? If the system can't maintain pressure, the coolant will boil off at a lower temperature....
I have the collector with integral front pipes and the rear down pipes, but mufflers are long since gone. Send me a PM if your interested.
When crashed my first 83 VF750, I found both my tensioner arms looked like your broken one. I am not sure what caused it, but both were ground off...
Glad you are pleased, it will grow join you.
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