That is one very sweet little set up! Nicely done.
Welcome aboard, from a former Michigander.
Looks like the rear tire is angled. 2nd gen bike has a conventional swing arm, and I'd say the tension adjusters on each side are out of...
That looks awesome!
Well, if it has sat for 7 years, All of the fluids should be changed: Brake & Clutch, Oil, Coolant, along with the air & oil filters. The tires...
No, the stator is on the left side, just above and forward of the shifter.
Yes! Do not separate the individual carbs from the air box base or from each other for just a cleaning. Reassembling the 4 carbs and air box base...
Well, I can't figure how too link it on my phone. But its title is 'cleaning carbs' written by toe cutter.
Nice find. There is a great thread on cleaning carbs on this forum. Let me find the link for you...
It is very normal for oil to be in that compartment. You could do as advised above and do an oil change, or you could just refill to the correct...
OMG, so true!
That sounds even better!
Excellent, I figured as much. I'm up just north of Sacramento, but already have plans for the rest of today. When would be a good day/time for you...
Cool. I've got a 99 and my turn signal switch is dieing. Looks like yours is a 00 or 01, but I think the switch guts should work on mine. What do...
Have you still got the turn signal switch assembly?
I hear what you're saying and I truly love my 99. Out of the 4 bikes in our stable that is the one that I ride the most and get the biggest kick...
Even though the vfr has more miles than your current bike, there is no need for concern. Well cared for vfr's will run for well in excess of...
You can't go wrong with a 5th Gen. But, I have to admit if I were to switch bikes tomorrow, the new Yamaha FJ-09 would be very tempting.
In a heartbeat!
Rather than cutting the tabs off of an H4, just bend them all the way back. The extra thickness makes them fit very well. You will need to crimp...
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