Carburator Help

dirtbiker525 · 11-24-2007, 10:30 PM

I recently bought a 1985 VF 700F motocycle and the carburators need work. I have searched the internet for a rebuild kit and have had no luck. I was wondering if anybody knows if there is a website that sells rebuild kits.

Thanks,

Dirtbiker525

NorcalBoy · 11-24-2007, 10:52 PM

Try SUDCO they have quite a few bits for most carbs. Try this link http://www.sudco.com/ Click on the online catalog and it should have what you need.

dirtbiker525 · 11-25-2007, 10:07 AM

Does anyone know if there is a carburator service company that will overhaul/ rebuild VFR 700 carbs, if they are removed from the bike and shipped to them for maintenance?

masonv45 · 11-26-2007, 08:39 AM

Billy Carr rebuilds them. Shoot him an e-mail: billycarrjr@earthlink.net

JamieDaugherty · 11-26-2007, 05:50 PM

What about your local dealer? They aren't always the cheapest (though probably cheaper than most places you'll find online) but the convenience factor is high. I'd suggest checking with them first then exploring the possibility of shipping them off to someone.

FYI - Your bike is not a VFR700, it's a VF700F. There is a big difference!

reg71 · 11-26-2007, 06:02 PM

I was gonna have my dealer clean the carbs on my wife's ex250 and they gave me a $240 estimate. that's just too damn steep for my cheap ass.

derstuka · 11-26-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by reg71

I was gonna have my dealer clean the carbs on my wife's ex250 and they gave me a $240 estimate. that's just too damn steep for my cheap ass.

Quit your whoring around Reg and do it YOURSELF!

JamieDaugherty · 11-27-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reg71

I was gonna have my dealer clean the carbs on my wife's ex250 and they gave me a $240 estimate. that's just too damn steep for my cheap ass.

That does sound a little steep, however the places you'll find online are charging $300-350. The parts aren't cheap, maybe $100-150. That means they are still making a killing on the labor.

I agree, a simple cleaning is something folks should try themselves. It's not really that hard.

reg71 · 11-27-2007, 10:59 PM

you know, I already did it once myself, and I will do it again. I just was close to the shop so thought why not give them a chance. I have a lot of other things going on with my remodel at this time, but I just can't go that high in cleaning costs. it's not so much the cleaning that aggravates me, it's reinstalling those bad boys!

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11-24-2007, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtbiker525 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: 06-05-2008 06:16 PM My Ride: 1985 VF 700F Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Carburator Help I recently bought a 1985 VF 700F motocycle and the carburators need work. I have searched the internet for a rebuild kit and have had no luck. I was wondering if anybody knows if there is a website that sells rebuild kits. Thanks, Dirtbiker525

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masonv45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 11-26-2008 08:07 AM My Ride: 1985 VF700F Posts: 671 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Billy Carr rebuilds them. Shoot him an e-mail: billycarrjr@earthlink.net __________________ 1985 VF700F 1983 V45 Magna Gone but not Forgotten Memphis, TN

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JamieDaugherty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: Today 04:01 AM Location: Fort Wayne, IN - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VTR1000F 1995 YZ125 1984 VF500F (4) 1984 VF1000F (3) 1984 VF700F (5) Posts: 495 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	What about your local dealer? They aren't always the cheapest (though probably cheaper than most places you'll find online) but the convenience factor is high. I'd suggest checking with them first then exploring the possibility of shipping them off to someone. FYI - Your bike is not a VFR700, it's a VF700F. There is a big difference! __________________ Jamie Daugherty jamie@daughertymotorsports.com www.daughertymotorsports.com

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reg71 Squidleyous Maximus Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 01:04 PM Location: Central Coast, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VFR 800, 2003 YZ 450 F, 1990 Suzuki DR 100 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,377 Thanks: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	I was gonna have my dealer clean the carbs on my wife's ex250 and they gave me a $240 estimate. that's just too damn steep for my cheap ass. __________________ _____________________________________________________ Reg71 - Central Coast, CA 98 VFR 800 - 5G Brotherhood

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NorcalBoy Uber Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Last Online: Today 01:09 AM Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 Interceptor - Pearl White View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 9 Thanked 106 Times in 93 Posts	Try SUDCO they have quite a few bits for most carbs. Try this link http://www.sudco.com/ Click on the online catalog and it should have what you need.

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dirtbiker525 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: 06-05-2008 06:16 PM My Ride: 1985 VF 700F Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does anyone know if there is a carburator service company that will overhaul/ rebuild VFR 700 carbs, if they are removed from the bike and shipped to them for maintenance?

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reg71 Squidleyous Maximus Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 01:04 PM Location: Central Coast, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VFR 800, 2003 YZ 450 F, 1990 Suzuki DR 100 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,377 Thanks: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	you know, I already did it once myself, and I will do it again. I just was close to the shop so thought why not give them a chance. I have a lot of other things going on with my remodel at this time, but I just can't go that high in cleaning costs. it's not so much the cleaning that aggravates me, it's reinstalling those bad boys! __________________ _____________________________________________________ Reg71 - Central Coast, CA 98 VFR 800 - 5G Brotherhood

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