Don't think so as a local guy here had that setup on his '86 700F
Anytime charging problems become evident inspect 2 plugs for melting or burning b4 suspecting stator or r/r: plug between stator and r/r (3 yellow...
^^^ ?? Hate to disagree cuz you've proved a great source of 'lecktrickal wisdom here, most of it accurate..........BUT disconnecting the battery...
Gawd-awful heavy beast it is and not easy to work on.
You could try OEM bars from '87 Honda Hurricane CBR 600. "Raeva MI VERKER !!": all i know in Norwegan !
Disappointed cuz i love solving difficult problems ! What did you tell the buyer ??
Maybe PO dropped gearing with smaller front sprocket or larger rear ??
Likely a drain from the airbox (oil blow-by or rain water) to ground next to sidestand.
Don't allow anyone (except yourself, maybe) to work on your bike unless he's sober and over 45 years old. That's just the way it is !...
True, throttle locks often interfere with cable return action.:lemo: If the throttle won't snap back briskly and firmly, check cable routing...
Thanks Dr. I PM'ed him stating my interest in fixin his carbs. I also promised him to find and describe whatever problem was causing them to...
Set the carbs on each side for a few minutes and trickle your favorite lube down the throttle shafts, soaking for a few minutes and repeating as...
How long have you had the bike, and how many miles ridden on it ?
No oil should come out of the starter hole unless (as KB suggests) oil is overfilled or diluted with fuel from leaky petcock+ float needle....
You see any black smoke from exhaust ?? If so, possibly a leaky float needle drowning out one cylinder. Otherwise you need to check charging...
Problem sounds alot like leaky float needles + clogged idle jets. Sitting that long, fuel tank should be drained and flushed and checked for...
I claim dibs on the fairings, but i'm still waiting for photos, so please get busy fatso.
Riding a Hawk can spoil your appreciation for larger bikes: Why do i need to haul around alot of extra weight and bulk just for a few more hp ??...
Those screws need special care or heads will strip out. Gentle use of an impact driver, or hammering just a bit on the screw heads should help...
F1 Cobras are cheepos, noted for a crude, raspy, tinny note and are not of the best quality; but alot lighter than stock, so your bike WILL be...
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