Can't recount how many times i've boosted up the idle adjustment screw to maintain a steady, legal 65 mph on interstates and take a load off my...
Nice one ! Gonna try that. :biggrin-new:
What's an '83 VFR ?? Rare bird indeed ! Try the standard fuel pump relay bypass. If you haven't tested for sparks on at least one plug when...
They're all equally subject to familiar electrical chaos, but gens 1 to 3 have heavier, more-robust wiring..
Why ?? Really ?? Voltage is the answer. Why would a gerbil devour an oatmeal box ??
^^^ =+++ And you could test the ignition switch plugs too, for green or white corrosion and clean. Check battery volts for at least about...
A thousand WELCOMES--no, ten thousand to every adventure-seeking hopeful VF/VFR potential rider. Have good lighting in a small shed or garage cuz...
Fond memories of squeezing under the rear of my '57 MGA to rap that pump periodically with a a ruddy mallet. Finally my late-60's Alfas had all...
My FIRST GUESS would be......................... something electrickal.:sour: having never read the above !
I have loads of tolerance for idiots and wackos on here, and i expect the same.
From what i've learned over the years, first and easiest thing to try with overheating is to replace the rad cap. Springs can weaken, rubber...
Since you had the petrol tank off, one or both of the 2 rubber tank "buffers" could have fallen off, leaving you with a tank that vibrates alot....
Basic tuning requires that you start smaller than optimum and keep enlarging main jets a step (or two) at a time until your top speed (or dyno...
Never blame a fuel pump until you've tried bypassing the (often faulty) pump relay ! I tried gravity feed on an '86 and had too many problems,...
I'd be pleased to go through those carbs with my finest fine-tooth comb if you need professional help.
You can't be sure the pilot jets are clear until you've put a .010" steel wire through the holes. Can't be sure idle mixture screw passages are...
Be sure the powder coater covers up the holes where wheel bearings go !!!
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