That's really exactly the same thing - it only depends on how long the bike was ridden that way.
I'd ship the gearbx to Dave for the undercut service. He does great work and is as cheap as anyone (even cheaper, in fact). As for the shift...
It doesn't really work that way. You will need to replace the parts that are damaged - which may be from other 'gears'. You see, it's a constant...
Yeah, it's a bummer. Unfortunately what you are describing sounds like the same thing many others have faced also. It sounds like it's time to...
Nope, sorry. The gear shift mechanism is not a direct drive. Since you have already shifted into second gear, the mechanism has indexed already....
Yes, exactly. Gearbox problems are common on the early VF's and clutch issues are rare.
No kidding! That would be worth a drive up north for sure! Hey, I can be wrong just like anyone else. It's tough to diagnose something...
Honestly, just keep with the stock sizes. Putting on different tires on the same wheels doesn't really offer anything. In fact, the rear would...
Nah, even if you go over $500 of it's value what do you have? Less than the depreciation of a new bike the moment you ride it off the lot. Come...
It's not really anything about stress on the frame or swingarm, it's really about overall chassis geometry. With older bikes the rear ride...
It's a 1983 VF750F engine. The engine serial numbers 2000022 to 2008111 are for that year. I hope that helps!
That sounds like a neat project! More than likely the head issues are from a dropped valve, which is pretty common. Do not be afraid (and by all...
Ha Ha! Good one man!
Looking good!!!
That's pretty common. The dealer is correct in that it cannot be repaired, so going a different route is really your only option. Check out my...
Just e-mail Dave at drp123@mindspring.com . I wouldn't just grind down the gear dogs, I doubt that would work. It's the gears that engage to...
Sorry, I only have pictures of what they look like after an undercut service. Undercutting the gearbox will repair the dogs and is really the...
You have to look very closely at the shift drum right in the ramp to second gear. The damage is not some huge chunk or anything, it's pretty...
You can't just replace the shift fork - you normally also have to replace the two mating gears and the shift drum. The shift fork is collateral...
It's been tried many times before. To my knowledge it's never worked out very well. Once you fabricate the necessary parts and dial in the...
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