The valves being tight can't cause flooding, but a bad needle/seat... one or more will fill the engine with fuel when the petcock is left on, if...
That sounds like a plan, can't hurt. I think the 83 sabre is a manual petcock, (not vacume operated) check in the off position and be sure it's...
Your not getting enough amperage, batt or connections.
Note (keep in mind my carbs in the pic are upside down) With the lines going up the side of the carbs no fuel will come out even thou there open...
I would drain the float bowls into a clear glass and see if any rust/water or shitz comes out.
If the fuel tees are leaking you have to split the carbs, I would do it on any bike over 12 years old...I hate fires! As long as you carefully...
Leaky float needle/seats will fill up the engine, carb connector pipe tee o-rings dry out and leak outside the carbs.
Put the starter back on and jump it at the starter, if it turns over normally the problem could be starter solenoid or a ground or main power wire...
Here's all that I have the original Silver/Blue lower fairing.
When I was looking for a VFR to restore I found info all over the web and since I was going to repaint what ever I bought it was only logical to...
The only hard part is the exhaust.
+1 in 86 the 700/750 V4 had a complete redesign and set many endurance and speed records.
Looks the same as my VFR700 seat cowl bolts, except the replacments are slotted head. 90112-GC1-000
One of the many upgrades to the 87 was fully digital cdi (no cam sensors) so I'm pretty sure the cdi is different and the harness would be...
What spring rate have you come up with for the F3 Shock? Anyone know the stock F3 spring rate, I think it's 750 lb but not sure.
Looks nice, don't forget to rethink the chain setting when you raise the ride height by lengthening the shock. I raised mine 1.5 inches, checking...
+1 on VFR Chuck, slow but nice work, great price.
+1 You can buy a 5 year old bike and spend $1000+ to get it in shape just replacing tires, chain/sprockets, batt, valve adj, fluid change, air...
I've flushed forks with cheap ATF, that's what came in alot of them, then you don't have to worry about getting every drop out.
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