I can't help you with that, but I do want to say congrats on the progress. Good news. Good luck.
I agree with the lapping. Did you check the mating surface on the carb to see if it has somehow warped too? I am curious how this would have...
IC - I couldn't remember if I threw in some of the bowls from the loose carbs when I shipped the good ones to you. If I didn't then I tossed them...
I would repair the gasket before thinking of taking on such a project, but here is one option:...
It is likely the head gasket as everyone says. However, don't rule out the coolant impeller seal and any other sealing surface around the pump...
Paging IC.
I was told it was a leaky petcock. As I noted above I also assume that leaky floats are also required to make this nice surprise a reality.
It had happened on my 500, two owners ago. I still had the rod and piston in my garage a few weeks ago. The last two owners never threw it out and...
I believe #2 was the cause in both cases.
I don't know if I mentioned previously, but I know of two 500's in my area that bent their connecting rods in the last few years due to this gas...
I don't know that I would change anything. Looks good.
Now I remember, it was made by Targa....... thanks Wgregt
Can't beat the stock 86 colours! Best of that model for sure. I did a quick search, check out this beauty: [IMG] I really liked the way the...
I recognize it from a few decades ago but have no idea who made it.
Most new OEM motor parts for first gens are no longer available. However, there are a lots of less used parts available and if where you live is...
Looks like they listened to me!! They must read VFRWorld! Honda just announced that they are bringing the CB1000R to North America. 2011 CB1000R...
...and don't bother trying to take off the throttle cables while the carbs are still seated. They are still going to be hell to do when the carbs...
+1 on all the above, especially the new boots. It will make life much better for you when you go to put them back on. I found that a lot of...
After seeing the vid I wanted to post the same thing that everyone else did, bike is great, but the kid rocked. Be safe out there.
Congrats! She sure looks nice and it's great to see the full shots. Amazing and inspiring work you did here. Thanks for sharing the journey.
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