It's a chain drive, and the cams are chain driven. I know it's a 1 liter due to the stamping on the cylinder. I have taken the guys word that...
From what I do know, the 1k will bolt into the frame of the vf700 / vf750 - should be no clearance problems. This engine has chain driven cams so...
Sorry, don't plan on selling this engine. This is the first complete 1k engine I have found. The best part is the more I dig into it, the more I...
Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but... Higher octain basically reduces knocking or pre-ignition by making the fuel harder to ignite. This...
Yep, it's the carbs. Your committed to a carb removal and cleaning. I got both of my V-4's real cheap because the carbs were full of varnish and...
I just took a chance on an e-bay 1985 VF1000 engine from a wrecked bike, paid $100.00. I was worried about the cams when I picked it up. The guy...
Fine, i'll try it... But I need to get a Mohawk thing for my helmet first.
set the kick stand and dismount your bike about 10 feet before the limit line. Stand squarely in the middle of the black square. Start doing...
Don't waist your money trying to fix the rear shock. I spent money on a last ditch effort to flush out and refill my rear shock. I only waited...
A wheelie was actually the last thing on my mind at the time. I just knew I needed to go forward in a hurry. I did not plan on any of it, it was...
Orian3814 - YOU ROCK!!!! Let it be known, I hereby award you two "COOL POINTS"!!!! Now go tell everyone that a total stranger on the internet...
Wow, I did not know there was a different style from what mine is. I had an 85' Magna, and now an 85' Interceptor. Both had an actual knob with...
After I did my -1/+2 sprocket swap I have been trying to build up the nerve to try a full blown wheelie. I've popped the clutch a few times and...
Bump Please someone help me... I've been searching for a photo of the TRAC knob and I can't find one that shows where the little set screw is in...
You can do what I did and put a smaller front sprocket on, that will cut a little weight.... Of course I contradicted myself by installing a...
Boy am I glad I did not fire back then!!! He would have never let it go. I've never rode a 600. I figured he was exaggerating, just like when...
I was talking with a buddy who has a "newer" Yamaha 600. He was bragging that his bike was so quick, he could hit 60mph in 1st gear. Quite...
Sorry, I was referring to the the TRAC knob on the bottom left fork, not the plastic knob on top of the right fork.
I was washing my bike and screwing around with the anti-dive knob and the damn sticker fell off!!! Does anyone know what number the little set...
Sorry bro, +1 on the rear will not be noticeable difference from stock. I believe 1 in the front is equal to about 2 in the rear - someone will...
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