The position is streetable for me, but I wouldn't want to tour with them. My race seat also reduces the seat to footpeg relationship, so they...
Thank you very much! I consider my Handy-Lift some of the best money I ever spent. Wife's NX (my rain bike).
Thanks for the comments. Yeah... I don't mind the mismatched tank either. Part of the reason I decided to run it instead of trying to fast...
Brrrr! But awesome! Feels SO good to ride it again! Might have to swap out the signal relay, didn't work on the road, but worked when I rolled...
Ready for a test ride. Still need new tires though. Temporary extra fuel tank installed, I'm doing some work to the original. Still need to...
Your upper fairing bracket could be bent making matters worse. 84-86 upper fairings on the F models (not F2) are the same part with different...
Those are Lockhart Phillips (maybe Targa) aftermarket clipons... I have a set. They are adjustable by how you rotate them in the clamp that the...
Not too many 37mm handlebars out there to swap in... maybe 86/87 VFR units? Have you simply tried adjusting them so they won't hit the tank or...
Left and Right? Stock handlebars? Have they had the locating pins that engage the top triple clamp removed and are adjusted too far?
RC51 handlebar switches installed along with brake and clutch switches on the master cylinders. Radiator fan and thermostat installed. Moved...
Ultimately, I would like to do something more integrated regarding the lighting. A couple twin small round headlights in a custom enclosure for...
Turn signals. Still need to match the radius of the signal stalks, do some general clean up and paint all the new brackets....
Some more progress. I was looking at an old photo of the bike showing a headlight opening cover with a vent hole... [ATTACH] Gave me an idea...
You don't need to simulate a center stand. Have a friend hold it vertical or sit on the bike and lean down to the dipstick. Level is checked...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1S8_Jag-ro&feature=youtu.be Charging system working perfectly. Gauge assembly with speedo from the 84 engine...
Starter motor rebuilt and in. Ran cable from starter to solenoid. Battery in... neutral and oil light! Fill with coolant, fresh oil & filter,...
A little progress... Starter clutch assembled and in. Here's the starter block off plate I had in there from a broken starter. [ATTACH][ATTACH]...
My 1986 VF500F race bike. Built it about 12 years ago. [ATTACH] Chassis completely refurbished, steering stem and wheel bearings new, all...
This site lists a rebuild kit for $180. You could save a few dollars. Coolant - Water Pump Rebuild Kit
Around the seal. I think there will be some remaining residue film of loctite on the seal somewhere to adhere to the cases. Maybe a film of...
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