You omitted the most important test: what is the voltage across the battery terminals while engine is turning about 5000 rpms ?? That determines...
Low power ?? Be sure she's firing on all 4 cylinders :eagerness:
i liked the improvement i got when i switched out stock springs for Progressive (brand) springs, but their recommendation for spacer length was...
HaHa..........anyone want to clue this rider in on the hammer and drift method of moving the toothed adjuster ring ?? Works OK if things aren't...
Examine the wires on top of starter relay. Any burning or melting there will reduce or stop charging flow to battery. Same with the infamous,...
My '64 Alfa 1600 Giulia spider veloce has dual Bosch horns, same as fitted on Benzes. Later models went to Fiamm i think. [ATTACH]
Since you're using alot of chain lube, make darn sure to wipe off any lube that gets onto the side of the tire as that can result in a fall....
Best procedure involves tapping bearings, not sledgehammering. Usually, if the bearing seems to need too much force, it may be cocked sideways,...
Seems kinda risky to invest time and money into a bike you haven't compression-tested first, especially a VF500 !
^^%^ gOOD advice !! You can also add about a tablespoon of engine oil through the sparkplug holes to keep rings and cylinders lubed.:smile-new:
Check your chain for wear, kinked links, rust, missing O-rings.
It's unlikely your carbs need a full baptism like soaking unless they've been submerged under water for awhile previously, damaged by a flood for...
If the shop didn't clean the carbs, start there. Expect a proppa synch to cure the ratty idle. When were valves checked last ??
You're giving up so early ?? Soak clutch plates in oil for about an hour b4 mounting them, and open the float bowl drain screws to remove fuel...
Pressure from stock pump is 3 psi, but Creaky's right, replace your float needle on that one faulty cylinder or all 4. Vent tubes usually drip...
Whoa !! Them BBs feel like they weigh about 800 pounds !!! Probably not the best bike for an old-timer. I just can't think of your beloved VFs...
Getchyr 30-40 watt soldering iron and get to work fusing the sides of the crack together, using clear packing tape on the outside to hold things...
And they clog worst just at the point where the normal fuel level sits, usually about 10mm in. In addition to Creaky's pushing and twisting in the...
Float bowl drain screws were maybe left open when the bike was put in storage as it's best not to allow fuel to jellifiy inside. Tighten screws...
No, the torn boot is not responsible for dripping fuel. As TC sayeth, probably bowl gaskets that shrank during storage......or leaky float...
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