I did not know where else to post this but I thought VFRWorld would like a look at this. I got this model kit back in 1985 when I worked at a...
Thanks, I thought they may have been too small but they grow on you. I did the fronts also but no pictures as everything is apart on that end...
Getting bored waiting on parts so decided to tackle the turn signals. I wanted to stay with OEM but the prices on used crap on EbaY were crack...
Or the "Bee's Knees" LOL!
So............I need to flush the radiator and engine. I replaced the fan switch and had a look inside the radiator and it looks like crap....
I wish I had the ability to install a thermocouple, may have to "borrow" a set up from work! Unfortunately I am stuck with what I have and that...
Thanks for the responses, it appears the cooling system is a pretty dynamic in it's cooling performance. I took a ride just now, got pretty...
Any idea what the temperature delta should be across the radiator? I had to straighten a TON of fins that were folded over. Not sure if the...
@jeremyr62 , what was the maximum temperature you saw at idle and where were you taking the temperature readings from? I am going to take a...
It's going to be in the mid 90's tomorrow so I will ride see if the theory is true. Not sure how to get the rest of the nest out of there as it...
Understood, lot of items to look at. HOWEVER, all the sudden the idle is fine. WTF? I got out on a main street and got it up to about warp 5...
Thanks, I will look into that, I did replace the float valves but not the seats. The seats were pretty pricey and I did not know if this bike was...
NEED HELP...everything seems to be going ok, except when I come to a stop the idle will not go down to "normal" . It is very erratic. I have...
AHHHHHHHHHH Much better.....! [ATTACH]
The previous owner just slapped the wiring harness together under the fairing. I could see the disarray from the cockpit and it was driving me...
DO NOT buy it if you can't hear it run. Read my thread "Jim's $400.00 VF500F" As Squirrelman said above the compression of the cylinders is the...
Thank you, this is very good information. As you said I am only running up and down the street and not getting above 30 MPH at the moment. Temps...
Hope you are right! P.O. must have dumped raw ATF into it for some reason.
Thanks for the info, I will see if it is available in the states. That CLR does look familiar. Engine ICE is anew one to me. I will take a look.
Finally after several fiddly problems I have it (sort of) ready to ride..... [ATTACH] I went around the block a few times and it is still...
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