Question... any real down side to removing the thermostat from inside the housing and running without one ? I have to replace the housing with a...
The disassembly is done. Now I can start the cleaning, adjustments, repair and rebuild process. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yea, I gave up on colorite a while back 1) prices were way too high and 2) the Tri-coat Candy Aleutian Blue they sell (Silver base and candy blue...
Damn thats nice !!
They' are out there, I put a kijiji Ad out 2-3 yrs ago and ended up with 4 of them, 2 were good for parts, 2 were decent
Paint codes posted in a new thread to make it easier to find or incase a moderator wants to make it a sticky...
Here are the paint codes for the 85 VF1000R and lots of others that have steel painted frames, Shasta white, Candy Aleutian Blue and Fighting Red:...
Ok, will see if I can get to it tomorrow
Yea, thats true LOL. I dont plan on doing another VF1000R so it makes no sense to have so many spares. Ill keep a few bits that are unobtanium....
ah, good to know, thanks
The washer that goes between the switchgear and the rubber on the grip so it cannot bind against the switch gear. some of the VR1000R's I...
Another few hours in the shop, stripping, bagging, labeling, etc. Should have her all stripped by the end of the week if time permits, just the...
Hey ktmb, You may have a hard time finding a paint code that will translate in to a formula you can get mixed at the paint supply shop. As far...
very cool, I have 2 of those lifts here, hmmm....
bit more torn down today. I tend to err on the side of caution when labeling stuff....better safe than sorry. Handle bars, levers, switchgear,...
[ATTACH] Spent this morning stripping more bits off the VF1000R. Takes time to label, tag and bag everything, along with disassembly notes and...
What? no Robertson's in the USA ? Surely you jest ? Has to be one of the greatest inventions, comes second only to the "Wheel"
Wow, incredible. I remember your sleds (and pics) form some of the forums I used to be on years ago. Very cool indeed. here are a few of my...
Thats a VERY RARE sled, a "Redline Revolt" before I was a bike collector/restorer, I was big into vintage & classic snowmobiles, had over 20 of...
mikemo, you may not need a 3mm wrench to adjust the tappets. you can likely make one easily from a Robertson head screw. I took a 3" Robertson...
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