Looking back through all the posts, you hit the nail on the head Toe. I just didn't catch it back then. It was the missing spring on the rear...
oil circulates through the entire engine, trans and clutch included. What kind of dragging? In a particular gear? At what rpm range? What kind of...
A quick dig on past posts shows he's got an "86 VF500" Wish I'd looked at them before posting the last comment on the original post. Did you get...
It doesn't look like anyone has commented on the 3 little springs. Those are part of your carb sync screws and go just below those screw on a...
I know, I'm watching it and thinking about how low I've pushed her going into corners at speed and I'm like... I'm nowhere close to what these...
yeah, Squirrels pretty serious on the plate removal... the crossovers and fuel lines that run between the 4 units are very old and depending on...
It sounds to me like the fuel isn't getting to the intakes. It may help you to go to Auto Zone or Checkers and get a clear fuel filter that will...
Don't despair, Rob. It's the same thing that I was dealing with on my '86 after I did my carb clean. I'd start her up and he idled fine (so I...
Agreed. I had the same issue with my '86 750 after doing a carb rebuild. Couldn't get the sync properly because the springs under the sync screws...
I was just curious how many of us VFR's live in the Phoenix Metro and are participating in local rides? I'm always looking for weekend cruises/day...
Count me in! I'd love to take a trip up North riding on my new girl, sounds like a blast! It'd have to be a weekend, my school schedule is pretty...
There are several of us on here that have done carb jobs on our bikes. Browse around and check out the posts for tips and suggestions....
Bikes fall victim to radar as easily as cars do, they can pick up a 95 mph fastball at a baseball game - they sure as hell can pick up a bike...
Negative, the VFR - like just about every other bike with a wet clutch system - circulates the oil through the entire motor, from the crankshaft...
the oil weight greatly depends on your location, environment and riding conditions. I live in the desert where there are literally millions of...
There are online manuals you can download in .pdf and print out or use on a laptop for help with the bike. You'll have to do some hunting cause...
I accidentally pushed 120 mph the other day after I got her running right and hurried off to school to show everyone how good she ran. Looked down...
Agreed 100% I use it in every vehicle I have owned for the past 8 years, never an oil related issue from any of them (( '94 Cougar XR7, '02...
Not at all. The choke is an enrichener circuit plain and simple. If you apply the choke all you are doing is pushing more fuel through the carbs,...
The point made about not using automotive engine oil was that it contains high amounts of detergents and additives that can break down internal...
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