The evolution of the VFR has made the 8th gens more refined and contemporary, I get a lot of comments when ever I park it. Still like the classic...
Congrats, you will love it. After years away from riding, I bought a 2003 like yours a couple of years ago. Your next upgrade should be a Power...
You can see the rubber o-ring squeezing out from behind filter!
Spray down with Simple Green, then hose off. Use an old paint brush to scrub the SG for stubborn spots.
Sign on someones house near Twist: "It's only a house, be safe"
Took the '83 to the DMV on a trailer and got her legal, going for a shake down cruise shortly.
Anything higher will exceed charging capacity, did that on my 2003, oops. Couple days later battery ran down 10 mi from home.
What does the rear look like?
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Just got done replacing all my seals and o-rings on my 83. Ozone in the atmosphere makes them deteriorate and get hard too. It was sad to replace...
Let's hope the third time is his lucky day. The new owner looks like a no nonsense, successful businessman/engineer. Good article.
All sage advice, but if black marks are from the rubber in the boots, try some lighter fluid first, won't hurt paint but will soften rubber marks.
It's not the synthetic oil, I have been using Amsoil pure synthetic for several years in two VFRs and now in my 83.
You can change the sprocket, but that doesn't mean it has the power to overcome the change in gearing. Theoretically it would have a higher top...
Got the carbs back on (second time today) on the 83, got her running, then finished odds and ends and went for a short ride! Strange after 15...
I bought a Vance & Hines system in 84, then got the Kerker cans when the V&H cans got scratched up. Pipes have been ceramic coated and Kerkers...
[IMG] Second owner of this particular bike, bought my first 83 in Toronto, had it air freighted to LA for my job at the Olympics, then moved to CA...
Making final checks and tests to tank and fuel pump in preparation for re-installing carbs as soon as a new set of oversize jets and needle shims...
The Outlaw is only $7.95 with free shipping!, The Dimple is $34.95 which seems exorbitant for a drain plug! Magnets aren't that different. Just...
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