Not a Teaser! 1983 VF750F resto project

Sorry man, I don't have one. Does anyone know what this thing is really supposed to do anyway? The other VF models (not sure about the C and S versions) don't have it, only the 700/750's.

 

Seb

I probably have one in the parts bike out back. I will check later this afternoon for ya.

I need a right side mirror if anyone has one.
Matt

 

That box triggers a warning light on the dash when a bulb burns out.

 

Correct. The box lights up the idiot light in the dash when the taillight burns out.

Kind of a small niggle, but I already spent money to upgrade the dash to LEDs, so I may as well use them!

 

MPM, if you can check for me that would be great! :thumbsup:

I don't have a mirror for you(don't have any stock ones, as a matter of fact, not using oem mirrors), but I'll keep my eye out for you. Jamie may have one, but he treasures his parts :biggrin:

 

Seb Is this what your looking for?



It has a cut on the side of the housing nothing major


yours if you want it

 

MPM I may have one right side mirror for an '83. I'll se what kind of condition it's in this evening.
SEB may also have a taillight box.

 

thanks, been driving round with just one mirror lately........

 

Yes, that's the box I'm looking for. I will accept your offer if you let me pay for shipping!

twowheelracer, is yours in better condition?

MPM, if his is in better shape, I would rather get his, even if I have to buy it. Please don't take offense, just trying to make this bike super nice. Thanks very much for your help guys!!

 

I prefer the term "hoard". You have to do that these days. If parts were that easy to come by we wouldn't have to be out here on the forums begging for them!

 

Seb no offense taken. If I was to rebuild my bike to that quality I would want the best of everything. Just keep me posted.

 

SEB & MPM I will get a pic or 2 up ASAP. MPM do you need the mounting stud also? Also guys i Picked up this bike cheap all parts are for sell just PM me with ? ENGINE GONE

Well I'm trying to get picks uploaded

 

twowheel, got your email & replied, let me know!

 

Been slow lately as I have bigger fish to fry lately, but here's a few pics anyway.

Insulator plate for the front carbs(blocks heat from rad) was media blasted & painted, and the old rubber pieces were deteriorated so I got a piece of door edging from my buddy at the body shop and trimmed some pieces to fit:


Here it is installed, it also serves as a holder for the left front spark plug wire:


Repainted the rad covers, and also replaced the rusty screen sheild bolts with stainless screws:


Cleaned & re-oiled the K&N, although it didn't really need it:


I love this view:


Blasted & painted the passenger handles:


Also got my hands on a good set of calipers that also have clean pistons(mine were rusty). I took them apart, need to order all the seals. The calipers will be blasted and repainted, not sure what color yet.


Last but not least, I drew up a shock reservoir bracket and cut it from .090" titanium. Worked out pretty good, just needs some paint!

 

Looking great Seb! Keep it up!
Quick shot of the res. holder with the tail section on please.
Mike.

 

Wow! That is a great little project..

It will be such a sweet ride...

 

hey very nice post watching you do this one makes me want to completely redo mine its worth it as much as i paid for it($250). lol well anyways can't wait to see it done!

 

Have you seen anodized titanium? You can do it cheaply at home. Wiki did an article on it similar to heat colors amazing effect the voltage determines the color. Look at Titanium in Technicolor | Popular Science or How to Color Titanium: 5 steps - wikiHow.

 

I have the part at work for an acid etch, I'll get a pic of it painted and on w/ tail soon. :thumbsup:

ps - I made 2 of these... :wink:

 

Looking very nice!! Reminds me of when I did mine back in 85. The bike was endo'd a couple of times. Got it cheap and did the old rebuild routine.

Can't wait to hear how it rings out after testing. Gotta be a sweet ride.