Funny, but i've seen/owned/ worked on dozens of '86/'87 VFRs--some with mileage as high as 60, 000 and never saw one that needed throttle cables...
Good job there !! Dija clean the small filters located above the float needle seats ?? When reinstalling cables, be sure each has a bit of...
<<<<<<>>>>>> I can't believe that TOE CUTTER !! He's the bluddy Mother Theresa of VFRs and just as generous ! Carry on and prosper, Sir:...
IT'S nice......except for the black powdercoated frame, which is an abomination !! PO polished the valve covers, which mostly aren't visible...
LOOKS OK , but it's an '86, not '87. Can't see mileage ??? White upper fairing may be from an '87 and could suggest some crash damage, which...
Whatever evil, oil stained beast last worked on your carbs fucked up, probably lost the springs when he inadvisedly removed the airbox base from...
Groundhogs, if you could ever get close enough to see, have the most delicate and beautiful front hands you could imagine, like a baby !! As...
OK, extra points for honesty. Don't think that many of us can claim we never screwed something up, and screwups are good learning experiences...
I heard a rumor that Honda was forced to develop the single sided swingarm just so MMI graduates couldn't get the rear wheel on crooked after a...
You're a student? So far you've earned a D on this project cuz you broke something, refused to listen to your instructors, and received...
Anything over about 14.5 DCvolts is in the overcharging zone.
Take a look at the sparkplugs, blackish??....any smoke from exhaust?? Bikes don't enjoy long idling periods and warm up best when ridden.; if...
you need to get the tab seated in the front groove AND set halfway between splines to get it locked in place.........i think , maybe? If...
Check your charging voltage at about 5000 rpm....could be too high.
1. battery fully charged 2. fresh fuel 3. avoid excess choke 4. clean plugs When's the last time it ran ??
Specs are listed in the Honda service manual, and if you don't have the manual, maybe you shouldn't be getting in there ???? It's a commitment...
THANKS, Crusty !! Those are nice shots and show that those 4 fellows are different from our east coast grey ( Sciurus Carolinensis) squirrels...
Adjust idle with black knob. make sure your throttle cable is loose enough to have some freeplay at grip.
First check engine mounting bolts for tightness. Next do a chain inspection looking for tight and loose spots. Then maybe try a good carb synch...
That first time you left the shop and ran out of fuel......you sucked rust, dirt, water, whatever was scumming up the bottom of the fuel tank into...
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