On streetbikes (or cars) NOS setups usually mean young, irresponsible, obNOXious, drivers (feeling somewhat insecure) in latest street-fasion duds...
If that clamp is loose after normal tightening, it sure points to a smaller boot diameter. Chinese copies now ? :nelson:
So at least you tried ! I can't afford to bin any part that can be saved, even using epoxy !
If engine has been poorly maintained, coolant never changed, years of storage, it helps to run a proppa cooling system flush product through it....
I really should have posted that years ago but never got around to it !! I'd love to hear if other '86/'87 700/750 owners have had similar fuel...
How sanitary is your fuel tank interior ? Any signs or rust or dirt there could mean carb trouble. In almost all cases like yours, a simple...
Your bike started out running fine, right ? And strong ?? Seems like sufficient fuel isn't flowing to carbs. Since water (if any) collects at...
NOS is cheatin in my book and like your bike snortin meth !
Electrical tape ?? LOL that !! Worst-case fouled-up carb installation results in something like this: [ATTACH]
That'll do 'ya fine !! Recently i rode a '97 (for the first time in 9 years), and i'd forgotten how impressively smooth it runs, just building...
twighlight zone !! possible defect in main ign switch (key isn't off).
"No muss, no fuss" might just mean you're not doing enough cooling system preventive maintenance. Without finding and opening the 4 cylinder...
Anther reason why i prefer my gen 4 bike to anything nrewe, no over-engineering of brakes or FI systems, no V-tec. Much simpler to work on than...
If one side doesn't say "carb" i suspect they're not genuine OEM replacements. You can remove a small spacer between the screw head and the nut...
All i'd say is the obvious truth: Any newer bike is a better bike ! If someone really wants to ride an antique VF, good luck finding any new...
A great bike that will never disappoint you !! "Reava mi verker": all i can say in Norwegian ! :eek-new:
Cuz Nelson Eddy sang about "strong-hearted men," and they have strong arms too !!
We NEED posters like BB to keep things down-to-earth here and anyone gettin too big fur they britches !! I'm a fan of his rantings about 97% of...
I wouldn't handle, breathe, store or use that crap EVER !! Whatever it does you can find something less ultra-toxic to do the job. Or maybe have...
Now i gotta backtrack cuz our local guy had round gauges, so i'm unsure now.
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