Project - 1985 VF1000R Euro - Take 2

Almost halfway done stripping the bike down to just the engine & frame. I may pull the flywheel/Stator and clutch assembly while the engine is still in the frame. I figure it may be more stable to work on that way.

Any tricks or tips from the VF engine experts on Flywheel and Clutch removal ? I have the 2 tools here (flywheel puller/bolt and the clutch socket tool), I assume ill have to hold the flywheel somehow when removing it (ie threading the puller in), whats the easiest way to do that without the Honda "holder" tool mentioned in the manual?

 

IN A PINCH, remove as much as possible on the clutch side exposing the crank and clutch gears. Tie a shop rag in a knot and let it bind the gears the direction you need.

I use a wedge shaped piece of hardwood on the rear sprocket / chain for similar stuff like tightening / loosening counter shaft sprocket bolts.

 

OK, thanks Cap'n

May have to put the rear wheel back in if need be.

I used a piece of an old leather belt in the gears when I did my Suzuki RGV250, it was eating the shop rags like crazy. So at least I know I can use the same principle

 

I have used aluminum washers but those can get nearly sheared too. Not knowing that engine very well..... can you use a clutch holding tool... looks like long nosed vice grips. Borrow mine if you want, but there's another DIY solution..
https://fortnine.ca/en/motion-pro-clutch-holding-tool
https://www.fixyourdirtbike.com/product-reviews/tools/home-made-clutch-holding-tool/

 

Thanks, I have a clutch holder tool, I may try that if need be.

 

Project on hold until next week. Weather is too nice here now, record breaking heat wave for November, so ill be riding and doing other things till next Wednesday.

 

Bastard. Gonna get nicer down here in WA, but it's gonna be cold (relatively). Mid 40s. Friday afternoon looks nice, but is pretty much dark by the time I get the bike out now.

Enjoy!

 

I’m going out for a ride too, 15-17 degrees C this weekend


VF1000F2 a work in progress

 

I'm in SoCal so I will refrain from commenting...

 

Ha ha
Weather is really unusually warm for this time of year
Have to make the most of it


VF1000F2F, in bits

 

I got out for 4 hours riding today. 21 degrees C !!

we're usually buried in snow now

 

When I finished repairing the damage to the front forks and damper rods

I managed to get in an hour of riding before it got dark and it was 15 degrees

Amazing for November


VF1000F2F, in bits

 

put my bike away far too soon, 21C here again today but.....too much other crap to do

 

Was out 6 hours today, high was 22C, took the CBF1000. Short ride again tomorrow. Longer ride Tuesday to north shore of Lake Erie for some perch and pickerel lunch. Actually no reason not to ride the whole week.

 

Weather tuning back to shit again, and I filled my deer tag, so I got some shop time in today. Here's a couple of progress pictures, I elected to remove the clutch, starter clutch, flywheel, stator etc while the engine was still in the bike, figured it would be easier. hope to have the rest of the gears and shift linkage removed tomorrow, along with the pulsers.

 

Keep the pictures coming, so much better than the poor images in the manual


VF1000F2F, in bits

 

Whats the best thread locking stuff to use on re assembly. Red or Blue ?

Manual calls for "thread locking agent" on several bolts (starter clutch bolt and others), but does not specify red or blue

 

I would not use red, especially Permabond red

That stuff requires 550 degrees F to break the lock, I would stick with blue, but not all threadlockers are colour coded, so I would just go with a medium strength one


VF1000F2F, in bits