After much deliberation I ordered a Factory Pro shift star kit for my black scooter. Gear changes had always been a bit clunky so I figured it...
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Found these great new levers on Au Ebay. I simply have no words to describe the style, idea behind them, and the likely outcome....
I am after suggestions for the best fanstat switch "on" temp. Stock on the 84 VF1000R is 110c (230f) Thermostat opens at 82 c. 110 c seems...
Can anyone give me an idea how long it takes to remove and refit a fourth gen swing arm?
The very recent demented ravings of "ive acquired a sickness" have to rank as one of the more amusing loony posters I have seen in recent times....
So a while back I bought another 84 VF1000RE. My only excuse is it looked lonely and needed rescuing. Needs a bunch of work of course. But has an...
This will relate mainly to Au, Euro, and UK members. How many people here would be interested in a set of coolant hoses for a 1984 VF1000RE. I...
Does anyone know how the coolant joint pipes on the inside of the heads are sealed to the heads? This is the ones which connect to the thermostat...
Just bought another one in need of rescue. Have already written a couple of pages of jobs to do on it before it will see the road. I must...
Anyone used non resistor plugs in an 84 VF1000R or similar? Thanks
I have just had an RK chain and sprocket kit delivered, 16:43. Has anyone tried one of these bikes with a 17 front sprocket and a std 43 rear?...
The reg/rect on my new to me 94 VFR750 died yesterday. First symptom was total electrical failure with 30 amp main fuse going. I replaced the fuse...
I finally found a nice red 94 model and now have it parked in the shed. Only 27,000km and in good overall condition. Needs new tyres and a fork...
I have pulled the carbs on my 84 VF1000R and in the spirit of leaving no stone unturned, I pulled the coolant pipes which sit in the valley...
Back in the old days (well a year ago) when the R was running, I noticed the rear left cyl was running 20 centigrade hotter than the other 3. This...
I need to replace the coils on the 1000re. The old ones were split and I have put a used set on for the moment. Would I be better off putting on a...
Bike 1985 VF1000RF Would it be possible to put an inline oil cooler into the line from the main oil gallery to the heads? My concern is that it...
I need to paint the engine for my 85 VF1000RF. Engine is out of bike and on the shed floor. Any suggestions as to how to clean it up and paint it...
84 VF1000RE - Partial restoration thread Just over a year ago I bought my self an 84 VF1000RE as a classic bike to ride while the 85 VF1000RF and...
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