Definitely expect to throw some money into this and remember that you will likely NOT get out of it what you put into it. How much you put into it...
re-lapping the valves on #3 seems to have done the trick. I'm going to re-do #1 for good measure. Other than the time, is there any down side...
Starting to feel like I'm talking to myself here...Anyway, took rear head off, removed valves, springs, etc., checked measurements, cleaned...
After failing at modifying the one I bought, I picked up one of these Amazon.com: Lisle 36200 Valve Keeper Remover and Installer: Automotive It's...
I bought a $45 c-clamp style valve spring compressor from NAPA. It works alright for removing the springs but trying to re-install them it is less...
I did my leakdown test w/ #3 at TDC on compression stroke. Pumped 80 psi into spark plug hole and got hardly any decrease in pressure. I could...
You might try some penetrating lubricant (PB blaster) and tapping along the edges with a rubber mallet. I don't think the Alt. cover has locating...
Well, finally got around to doing compression test on my '85 vf700f. Cylinder 1: 140, Cylinder 2: 145, Cylinder 3: 75!; Cylinder 4: 150. My heart...
Anyone know if the starter of a vf500 will fit my vf700f? Not sure which part number to go off of. The sticker on the starter says MB2 8216 but...
So, took the starter apart and did continuity tests outlined in the manual. No resistance measured between starter terminal and starter case which...
By hand, yes.
Tried touching both positive and negative leads to starter terminal at the same time. Got nothing but sparks, no spinning of the starter motor at...
I have a spare and tried the same procedures. I am trying to remember back to when I first used the remote starter switch and I don't think...
YES! Thank you! I was starting to question the ones I had since there were no oil holes but I figured that was why the shank was not round... Just...
I was installing Dave Dodge's oil mod today ('85 vf700f) and noticed banjos did not come with the kit. I seem to have misplaced the OEM banjos (or...
I am getting ready to put my motor back in the frame and wanted to do a compression test beforehand since I just did a top-end rebuild. I am...
Turns out I had the slipper bars on wrong and also the copper wire I was using to reset the tensioner was not allowing the full amount of slack so...
thanks for the response. I will look into it tonight. As far as the slippers go, any tips on getting those in, i.e. better views or reference...
I've been working on putting my top end back together and spent much of last Saturday installing the cam chain tensioners and getting the slippers...
Anybody have a source for replacement head gaskets for this bike? I see them on bike bandit but they don't indicate front vs. rear and I am not...
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