OK, you're an experienced mechanic, so get in there and replace the starter brushes, likely worn to nubs after 28 years.
Thanks, Grey, might take you up on that offer. Leak seems to be from the opening where the shaft goes into the shock body. Yes, i should...
Owning any motorcycle--especially an older Honda--requires that you also own a battery charger and a multimeter and know how to use it.
More rear pre-load will help a bit, but you might also consider raising the forks about 8-10mm in the clamps.
Two years. It's no big deal, i'm just wondering. Shouldn't new seals have fixed it ??
About 2 years ago i had a Fox shock for my '86 VFR --that had leaked when i bought it--rebuilt by an experienced guy, but when i went to install...
Get the manual. Starter is located at front of (not inside) engine and seldom fails. Jump the 2 large terminals on top of starter relay to test...
+1 1988-1990 Honda VTR 250 It's unbelievable fun, so narrow and light you forget you're riding a motorcycle. Kawi Ninja 250s are very...
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The factory states that the INITIAL SETTING (where you begin to tune) is 2 1/2 turns, but that may NOT be the optimum setting cuz carbs, screws...
Yep !! Something i've learned in 24 years of riding: the more time you spend riding any bike, the smaller it feels.
No such magic lever exists; however, the shock has a pre-load setting ring that you might lower if it's set very high, but it won't help you much....
Maybe try a well-charged jumper battery hooked in parallel with the battery you have cuz it's possible to have a battery that's sufficiently...
some jobs just can't be done without the PROPER tools, and in this case a 1/2" drive setup would help alot. if you can't hold the bike with the...
One good way to check something like this is to see if part #s match, but sometimes #s get updated, so not always reliable. In the case of your...
I could be wrong, but i believe ALL US-model '86 VFR700F/750 bikes had the front cam pulse generator, while the '87 F2 models eliminated it with...
U sure the proper wires are hooked to the appropriate sparkplugs?? It's not too hard to mix wires up on some bikes, either the low voltage coil...
If the clutch switch and associated wiring is OK, you might try replacing the diode that controls the starter interlock circuit.
Try to verify that the engine runs OK b4 spending on replacement tanks, etc.
This is a tough one..... First check that the fuel filler cap is venting properly. Next, are you using enough choke, not enough, or too much...
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