Yep, that's true. It was Geoff Johnson, he won the '85 TT 751-1500cc Production class. I'll bet that F was a wee bit stronger than the showroom...
Nicely done! I had to look those pictures over to even believe that is the same bike! It doesn't look like his paint job was badly done, but why...
That's some good advice there...I'm adding it to my carb overhaul guide stuff. That's some darn thin wire too - 30 gauge equivalent! A strand of...
I was going to suggest a pin vice too. Keihin jets are numbered with their aperture, so a 38 idle jet specifies an .038 mm hole. I always use a...
Congrats! They're great bikes. You won't regret buying it. Sounds like the PO is a real straight shooter; you've lucked out already. The VF1000f...
I'm very familiar with them. I've owned five. They do have bottomless torque, great highway machine too. Bulletproof drivetrain except for 2nd...
I had noticed them on my '86 too. I figured the same as you did, but now I'm thrilled to find that I have a limited edition signed copy....
Nice bike! Always liked those machines. I'll be watching for some updates.
Damn, that's some odd wear pattern! Never seen that, although I've never seen Dynojet needles either. I'm sheltered, I guess. If you do the WBO2,...
I had a similar problem with a slow drop to idle. Made the bike maddening to ride, since it'd drop under load suddenly. I sold the bike before I...
Those old bikes are great, and for $50 you can't go wrong. I have to agree that hunting/scrounging/learning is the best part of it. There are few...
A lot of my 80s Honda V4s had bleed screws too, but all the newer ones don't. The thermostat housing is higher than the rad neck (especially when...
The weather finally gave us a little break. Sunny and 45degF was a great excuse for a little work in the man cave. So instead of working on the...
I spent a little time with the controls too. They are very sun faded. I'd seen a few threads using petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to restore them, so...
Tonight's fun was a little work on the lower plenum. It has a cracked corner. I figured a little time and some JB Weld might do the trick. I...
Carbs are nearly done. Just have to figure out a little hose routing and a few last screws. They weren't plumbed right on the bike. These carbs...
Back to the bike. Today's work was pulling off the rear subframe to check for damage. It's slightly bent, no big deal. I also pulled the forks...
:rolleyes: Nope, no way. I know PA looks like one state on a map, but the Allegheny mountains split it into two very different places. Pittsburgh...
To continue the story, I put up a project thread for this bike - beware bikes in bins.
I managed to get a little wrench time in today. After sorting out a loose fitting and piecing the master cylinder together, I filled & bled the...
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