check for rust in the fuel tank. one common cause of a leaky float valve is rust flakes in the needle seating area, and small bits DO go right...
good move, Slo !!!! I'd be interested to read your compare-and-contrast discourse about gen 2 vs. gen 4.
What, like this ??
Comfortable working on carbs ?? Fi didn't solve any problems, just provided new and different ones. Get a 4th gen VFR ! I don't think they...
i never tried it but i would try it if (when) i needed it: JBWeld or Gorilla glue or whatever magic stickum might work.........
too damn heavy for someone with a weak leg or ankle or anyone's first bike.
Most respectfully to Kobe, try the 15 amp fuse anyway. If something is wrong, the fuse will blow, and i would not hesitate to at least try it if...
You might consider trying a 15 amp fuse in that circuit to cover the extra electrical demand of 4 flashing 23 watt bulbs. If there is no...
I believe the rule of thumb on 2 cans vs. one is that one can provides a bit more power in mid-range while 2 cans produce more power at top end.
If chain is too loose it may sometimes drag along the top of the swingarm, and if too tight can damage transmission output shaft bearing. Get...
I'd suggest tapping into one of the regulator's green (ground) wires and connecting that wire directly to the battery negative terminal,...
Dija check the resistance of the pulse generator coils ?? They might be OK when cool but fail when engine reaches operating temp. The part...
Weaving left-to-right in an s-shaped way is a classic symptom of headset bearings set too tight. A good shop would have test-ridden your bike...
I can turn around a set of carbs in less than 10-14 days and do a fair number of carb-cleanings for members on this forum and others. i...
Throw an old t-shirt into the tank to soak up the remaining fuel, easiest way to do it. I'd be hesitant to follow a.p.u.'s suggestion above cuz...
Our member Slowbird (Matt) is fairly expert on those VF500s and lives near you, so maybe he would help, but Creaky says it's fairly easy.
Huge PIA on that bike, but always a good idea to re-check coolant under rad cap after the first or second ride. Usually some air pockets will...
What brand chain let you down after only 4000 miles, huh ?? Something unusual and strange going on, and it's nothing to do with the front...
The other weak point is the thermoswitch, a very common failure, and if it doesn't switch on the fan, overheating in traffic is what you can...
Don't expect your battery to charge while the bike is idling cuz at idle speed the battery is discharging slowly. With lighting and ignition...
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