Button might come back out enough to cut out the starter but not enough to activate headlight contacts. Inspect solder connections on the contacts...
Anyone needing to farm out carb work on any VF/VFR should compare my prices and quick service to Mr. Bill's. Cheaper, quicker, better customer...
See if you can find a clean '88-'91 NT650 Hawk, more comfortable than a VFR, far lighter, great handling, easy to maintain....................
WOW !! I hadn't seen that b4, and it's gotta be near definitive. Thanks alot .:lemo:
For a reasonably skilled and careful rider MEASURING the valve clearances isn't that difficult or risky; while RE-SETTING clearances (easy on gens...
Once i'm set up on an interstate cruise, i often use the idle adjustment screw to set my speed. Crazy maybe, but that's me to a "T".
It's essential to follow the proppa SEQUENCE (see FSM for details) of adjustment, starting with the reference carb (idle adjust screw) or things...
Sticky button Stosh mentions usually is caused by weak return spring or dirt in switch. Pull the button back after starting. shoot it with WD-40.
Try brake cleaner or carb spray to loosen up the rubber maybe.
Printed circuit board may have a crack. There's no short or you'd have blown a fuse.
My theory, formed after i inspected a damaged wiring harness, is that one cause of lectrick problems is due to Honda running the ground of too...
Seems like only Kawis need a resistor to run, a good design.:sneakiness: i found out when my ZX-7 developed a faulty CDI.:tongue-new: [ATTACH]
Be sure to verify that rear axle nut is proppaly tightened to about 75 ft-lbs FIRST ! A bit of circumferential slop isn't a big problem, just...
Again................? :grumpy: Asking about wear on parts, it always helps to know the bike's mileage. In your case the hub (not wheel)...
What you heard probably doesn't apply.:beguiled: VFRs of any vintage mostly overheat at very low speeds, in traffic, not on a racetrack with an...
A relay, really ?? Earlier gens only have a fan switch on the radiator, no relay; is 6th gen different ?? Running hot?? You can always try...
That's SO Zen !!
Haven't checked on this thread but have alot of opinions............Looks like i' ll have to put aside some time to read through the entire rant...
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