On the lift for some love. [IMG]
If it makes you feel better you can put one of these on the end. I installed one with a longer hose on my 1986 VF500F race bike. [IMG]
Vent hose, open to atmosphere. Originally there is/was a bracket mounted on top of a carb that directs it to point down. This is a shot of a 86...
Yes, just irons and rim protectors. The rear tire took just 2 iron moves to get on. The front took about 5 or 6, but was still super easy....
Modified hub assembled. Came out nice, looks pretty "stock". [ATTACH]
Man, I love putting on new tires. They almost fall on. [ATTACH] 140/80-17 V & 120/80-16 V ContiGO. Great looking tires, nice profiles....
There are really no deal breakers on the 86 - 87 VFRs. If it has been maintained at all, they are pretty damn bullet proof. Typical possibility...
Got them shot Friday afternoon. Pretty creamy, gonna look sick. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yeah, that tire looks good. Nice job.
Decided to refurb the disks and hub that came with these wheels. Detailed wheels with new tires, and everything pre-installed for a swap....
Same difference, but what a dork. I'll do another set the "right" way. [ATTACH]
Oh... and you have a VF1000R, not a VFR1000 and... you missed your chance to post a pic on your first post. Can never get that back. :)
First thing I would do before digging deeper... Drain the carbs. If you have a hanging aux tank you can fill the carbs with, as the carbs are...
Hub ready for some paint this afternoon. The seal is an old weather-cracked one that I'm using for masking the bearing well. I tapped the stud...
The huge pile of parts that was on my shop floor after removing the system was the biggest reason on my ST1100. I had the carbs off and was...
My 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero Sport Premium, The "Saabaru". [IMG] Was totalled in a hit and run 20 yards from my driveway at a 4-way stop. [ATTACH]...
Joined: Apr 25, 2009 Messages: 1,717 "Member" Not sure when I lost that fresh "NEW" feeling. Over on VFRD I'm "World Superbike Racer"
Yeah, those are sweet. Very cool project. Shame that when mounted you could never see them. Great job.
Have you set the correct idle at operating temperature (like the manual states) and see how it does during the warm up period? Lean will...
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