Have you inspected plug connectors on r/r and on top of starter relay?? Them bitches sometimes melt down and cause charging problems.
YES, gas should flow freely as elephant piss from the line if petcock is on and there is fuel in the tank.
Lots of carbs are "cleaned" but fewer are cleaned properly and thoroughly. No snorkel, no problem, but fuel pump should not click more than...
Stop fretting, Matt, and install the carbs already. Your testing method is only partially valid cuz carbs are under 3psi pressure from fuel pump...
Check that all 4 cylinders are firing by lightly touch each header pipe; if you can isolate the problem to one cylinder, begin troubleshooting...
I think you could use Wesson oil, first cold-pressed extra virgin hand-selected olive oil from the lower slopes of Mount Aetna in Sicily, bear...
A battery should show about 12.6 vdc after a charge or after a long ride if it's good.
Enjoy your new bike !!!! Everyone who buys a VFR needs to do the STANDARD CHARGING TEST as soon as he (or she) gets the bike home. Meter...
Radiator cap?.....That's why you need to study the owners manual, Bunkie. That and the location of fuse box are two things every owner needs to...
Probably the overflow from the coolant recovery tank. A few drops are normal, but it might be a good idea to check that the level of fluid is...
[ATTACH] Forget the pipes as they're not reliable indicators; sparkplugs tell the tale.
To avoid possible confusion try this: with carbs upside down, the needles are fully into their seats, so lift the float by hand until there is...
Bend tang until it just begins to depress needle at recommended float height. with carbs at 45 degree angle.
Stamped numbers refer to inlet hole size, therefore max fuel flow rate, not a problem unless you're dragracing. But I have found during some...
Sad facts are that a quality o-ring chain can't be found for less than about $100, and cheap standard chains (non o-ring) won't last on a bike...
Angle carbs as in factory manual (about 45 degrees) so that tang just contacts plunger when floats are at 9mm. Adjust metal tang as necessary. In...
Degrees won't tell you what you need to know: lift and duration at lift. One cam can be specified with different opening/closing angles, and...
Unfortunately, it does seem normal for shops to nick rims a bit, but the unwashed grease and fingerprints are a sign they don't care. Tire...
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