Just saying hello to everyone,My son just went out and got a 87 VFR 700 interceptor,(He's 16)It's going to need work But it's a complete bike,So i decided to join the site to try and get some pointers.It's going to need new clutch/Brake resovoirs,Was wondering if these can be rebuilt or do they have to be brought New? Thanks in advance for any and all help,This looks like a realy cool site:smile:
Pretty sure you can get a rebuild kit. I rebuilt the slave cylinder with a kit from ebay that was 10 or so so the master prob has a similar kit.
The kits aren't too hard to put in. Just remember how they came apart, and be patient bleeding them. It takes a little time to get all the air out.
Welcome...On bleeding, I got a cheap vacuum bleed kit from harbor_frieght. What a difference than pumpin' to bleed alone.... have only done cars so far, but seems like a no brainer for me if you are gonna need to bleed.
Welcome to the group and the wonderful world of the V-4. :smile: Ditto what nozzle said. a Mighty-Vac vaccum pump bleeder is pertty simple to use and I have used it in the past on other bikes.
Thanks for the replies:smile: The resovoirs Actually look fine visually,But the little inspection windows on both are dry rotted out,That's why i was wondering what my options might be as far as what could be done
TL_J: Are the windows actually not there, or are they glazed white/faded, but still hold the fluid back? You could try a plexiglas cleaner like Meguiar's makes to remove scratches in face shields. It available at most boat stores around me for the clear plastic windows on marine canvas/sails.
The clutch resovoir site window visually has a hole in it,But the Brake resovoir seems like it's o.k.,So We'll try and clean it with plexiglass cleaner,Thanks:smile:
