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    My '84 700F crapping out ...

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My '84 700F crapping out ...

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My '84 700F crapping out ...

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Jun 29, 2008 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My '84 700F crapping out ...

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Bought Ducati 748

    Not to get off of the subject, but what happened to the 500 reg? Are you ditchin' it for a dirtbike?
    Post by: jchag1718, Oct 17, 2006 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    VF 500 update

    Sorry to hear that Reg. Was hopin' you would get that mini-ceptor goin'. :frown:
    Post by: jchag1718, Oct 5, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    I need some info...

    This is what I found at Steve's Homepage. The 1983 / 84 VF 750F - RC 15 Interceptor MOTORCYCLE VF750FD V45 Interceptor Engine...
    Post by: jchag1718, Oct 3, 2006 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Help! Engine lacks any of power

    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....
    Post by: jchag1718, Oct 3, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    No Carb Repair Kit

    There's a store on Ebay called "Classic Cycle Parts". You can find it under the Motorcycle Parts section. They regularly advertise carb rebuild...
    Post by: jchag1718, Sep 23, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    New owner with a few questions

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Sep 12, 2006 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    stolen vfr keep it or not

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Sep 12, 2006 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    2007 Color Scheme

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Sep 8, 2006 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Uneven front pad wear

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Sep 6, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Checkin light

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Sep 6, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Checkin light

    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...
    Post by: jchag1718, Sep 4, 2006 in forum: Mechanics Garage