I've used the tie down strap twice now and I do take great care (going very slowly) not to damage anything. Next time I will try your method. By...
It rides again! I used a rachet tie down strap to get them back on. I got it off of a link on the website "the V-4 files". Instead of an hour, it...
Got around to yankin the carbs yesterday. They were fairly clean except for the three stuck float needles and the two torn diaphrams. There's the...
I am also having the same issue with my 1985 VF750F. Strong spark on the rear cylinder bank (1&3). Weak faint blue spark on front bank (2&4). The...
Not to get off of the subject, but what happened to the 500 reg? Are you ditchin' it for a dirtbike?
Sorry to hear that Reg. Was hopin' you would get that mini-ceptor goin'. :frown:
This is what I found at Steve's Homepage. The 1983 / 84 VF 750F - RC 15 Interceptor MOTORCYCLE VF750FD V45 Interceptor Engine...
At or near the bottom of the float bowl on each carb is a screw. Also, you should see a piece of tubing connected to the bowl in this area....
There's a store on Ebay called "Classic Cycle Parts". You can find it under the Motorcycle Parts section. They regularly advertise carb rebuild...
Welcome aboard Dlance. I have read alot about the cam oiling issue and there are as many opinions as articles floating about. Here's what I have...
Sorry for your misfortune jp. Most of what you describe sounds cosmetic or not that complex. The only real question is the frame and forks. You...
I'm also a big fan of the R/W/B paint, but it doesn't quite go with the oragami body style. RWB looks better on the 1st and 2nd gen bikes. My vote...
You also should check the mounting bolts for the caliper and the pins that hold the pads in the caliper. Both need a light coat of grease so that...
You should get 12v at the plug for the light with the ignition on reg. If you're gettin 12v at the plug, then it should be a bad filament in the...
You need to put the meter on ohms for resistance. You're goin to check for continuity across the prongs of the bulb. This will let you know if the...
I think its worth the effort. I have a guy that I work w/ had one back in '86. He said it was a blast to ride. Plenty of power, easy to flick in...
Could be the mounting bolts for the caliper reg. They mount the caliper to the caliper bracket. They need to have a light coat of grease on them....
A friend of mine that I work with has a V-Max. Its an '85 or '86. Your right it does scream. Except its been worked on. Nitrous, air shifter,...
Did you say "crappie"? Your joking right Reg? That's my other favorite past time. Gimme a jig pole,some shiners, some tube jigs and I'm...
Hey... Gimme a break... It was our first cool front... It was 92 instead of 98! LOL
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