I am turning attention back to my VF700F after months of neglect (new project got in the way). Anyway, a few months back I installed a mini speedo...
Some of you may remember my earlier posts about my engine rebuild. Well, everything is reassembled: new rings, new head gaskets, valves lapped,...
Tried to start my '85 vf700f for the first time since getting it all back together. Traced an oil leak to the clutch pushrod. The first time I...
Can anyone tell me if the heat shield that goes over the rear exhaust headers is necessary? Like an idiot I installed my motor before putting...
Tried searching for this but nothing came up. Anyway, maybe this is a stupid question but is it OK to use aftermarket exhaust clamps? I just...
I am questioning whether or not I correctly installed the rear wheel and axle onto the swingarm. I did not touch the bearings or dampers when I...
I had stuck rings on piston 3 in my '85 vf700f so now looking to replace everything. After looking all over the net I have come to the conclusion...
I bought a $45 c-clamp style valve spring compressor from NAPA. It works alright for removing the springs but trying to re-install them it is less...
Well, finally got around to doing compression test on my '85 vf700f. Cylinder 1: 140, Cylinder 2: 145, Cylinder 3: 75!; Cylinder 4: 150. My heart...
I was installing Dave Dodge's oil mod today ('85 vf700f) and noticed banjos did not come with the kit. I seem to have misplaced the OEM banjos (or...
I am getting ready to put my motor back in the frame and wanted to do a compression test beforehand since I just did a top-end rebuild. I am...
I've been working on putting my top end back together and spent much of last Saturday installing the cam chain tensioners and getting the slippers...
Anybody have a source for replacement head gaskets for this bike? I see them on bike bandit but they don't indicate front vs. rear and I am not...
Good morning! I am reassembling my '85 vf700f engine and started on the internal gearshift linkage last night. After installing stopper arm...
I'm sure this has been asked countless times but what are some tire recommendations for the '85 vf700f? I'm not touching the wheels for my...
Trying to get my '85 vf700f in decent shape and wanted to fix a transmission issue I noticed when I bought the bike. When sitting I can shift...
I am trying to remove the clutch assembly on my '85 vf700f so I can investigate possible bent shift forks. I need to remove the starter clutch in...
Just wondering what everybody's thoughts are on best method of removing engine from 1st gens. I am getting ready to do this for the second time...
My project bike finally started up after months of work! The bad part is the bike doesn't seem to want to hold a steady idle, not to mention...
Has anybody done any instrument panel mods? I want to remove the stock assembly and do something more modern for my '85 VF700F. I think I'm also...
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