Yep, do not ride that, it looks like the weld failed, you should be able to get them to grind it down and reweld it though. Make sure you check...
I check it with my hand while I am sitting on the bike, be careful with your balance when you do this, it is very easy to have your bike fall over...
When you test it across the terminals with a fairly accurate voltmeter and it tests below 12.0V a whole 0.5V or a hydrometer shows the electrolyte...
I check my chain tension/deflection when I am sitting on the bike, that will give you a true feel for the proper amount of deflection/tension in...
Old chain and new sprocket could be giving that new sprocket fits.
When you go to that much trouble to get them out and they are what- 2 bucks a piece and after 20+ years they are usually pretty distorted and worn...
1st Gens are not good starter bikes, let alone one that has seen track time. Look for a 2nd gen or newer if you want a VFR.
I am sure he had a chance to inspect those if he tore them down to getting the pistons out.
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No, you will need to buy new ones, odds are these are original to the bike and well worn out.
You are gonna have to tear something down to get in aligned right, might as well do it right the first time is my motto.
Meh, I would recommend brake assembly lube for piston assembly if you can get it. If there is writing on the seal make sure it faces outwards is...
Sounds like you might have to rebuild your brakes. Bleed the brakes first and replace with fresh DOT4 until the fluid clears up. See where that...
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I am sure if enough people wrote emails to Dyna they could fab up some CDI's for these old bikes for not too much.
Damn, 30 bucks, Tinker you shoulda jumped on that one.
Yep, I would reconsider my tesing techniques or my ohmeter if I were you.
Time for new seals at the very least. What year and model of bike?
You might want to change the o-ring on the fuel sensor- Arizona might have dried up that o-ring after twenty- some odd years.
The manual shows you how, disconnect the relay wire(yellow/green) and the fuel pump connector and jump the fuel pump to itself black to black/blue...
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