Verify the wiring at your power plug on the starter solenoid. Unplug it and inspect closely. I'm grasping, but you have already done a lot of...
If your compression is currently that high and consistent, I highly doubt you have a valve issue.
In the last 30K km of your ownership, how many times have the valve clearances been verified? And/Or, did you get any service records showing...
Compression test
For NLA gaskets I typically do CALTRIC off eBay. No issues. Beware of the super cheap gaskets on there. They tend turn into something that...
Factory Honda finishes are amazing. Until you don't want it anymore.
There are two Gearshift Stoppers and they both are the same part number between an 86 500 and 86 750. Parts Diagrams are your friends....
Homak seems more like it.
I like that cart, but I'm not getting "Snap-On" vibes from it. Are there markings / stampings?
Goddamn diaphragm springs. What, you don't want to use a chisel like the last master mechanic did?
Devil's advocate: Bike (and seller) need to be finished off with a wet 2x4.
"Idiot" was for the monumentally stupid ad and asking price. Not for enjoying a bike as you see fit.
Install Cartridge Emulators. Does not change the stock appearance of the forks at all, but makes a BIG improvement over the stock damper rod...
James is an idiot. I would say he is a retard, but you can't say that any more. Moron also works.
He's modded a couple CBR shocks for my 1000s and I totally forgot he can do the 86 VFR shocks too. Cool.
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