Using a steel wire (diameter .010") to probe that hole, you'll almost always find the first blockage at about 15mm depth........just exactly where...
[ATTACH] Soaking, chemicals, compressed air won't clean idle jets properly if they're clogged. Only by passing a steel wire (.010" diameter)...
How many miles on that bike ?? Some carbon buildup on valve stems is normal and increases with mileage, but also increased by carbs running too...
LAST STEP of carb cleaning: turn carb set on the side and put a few drops of motor oil on the lowside throttle shafts. Let soak for about 15...
Yes, as above, your stator is good if it's putting out enough power to boil out your battery electrolite. Problem is most likely a bad...
Buy a newer bike and move on.
any modifications from stock will drastically lower the value of that bike. No one will pay anything near the potential value of the bike as a...
No new carbs for VF500's as far as i know. Suggestion: buy a set of complete VF 500 carbs for your bike from ebay or a salvage yard and send them...
Have you studied the service manual ?? Of course any real carb repair requires removal and cleaning of pilot jets, main jets and their holder...
It makes no sense to simply drop in a new battery without verifying that the charging system output is good. Otherwise you could get...
Starting fluid can damage pistons, rings, and cylinders, so take care ! You need to clean the slow jets using a wire to poke through the small...
Good on ya, mate, for rescuing that VFR. Idle speed 1100-1200 rpms. Use idle speed adjusting screw to set. Before you begin riding check...
Are you running a stock exhaust ??
Oil cooler lines aren't chromed. I suspect you're looking at the lines designed to pump air into the exhaust as part of the emissions control...
Good job !! Adding air to forks almost always results in oil leakage past the seals.
Could be from the airbox drain, in which case it's normal, as small amounts of oil are constantly being blown into it.
Missing pad spring or wrongly placed ??
Replace radiator cap.
Owner's story may be correct. A rusty tank WILL clog the slow jets, so be prepared yourself or find a reliable shop that can clean your carbs. I...
Adding air (2-4 psi) gives a nicer ride but usually forces oil past the fork seals.
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