These insulator clamps don't look like they are as tightened down as the ones I have done either. Maybe it's a smaller clamp. Another thing to...
Some info on the tires. They are Kenda Challengers. According to the date code (2420) they were manufactured in June of 2020. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
OK got her up on my table. Started the work with removing the coil packs and then noticed the clear fuel tubing wasn't firmly seated onto the...
BTW.....I have to also give credit to sixdog for starting this thread when he saw the bike(s) up for sale. That's how I noticed it was back on the...
We see mislabled Interceptor parts all the time so I'm used to it. Sometimes it gives buyers an advantage......
So the seller was correct on his tank not matching up - OK makes sense. He has had experience in restoring a few Hondas so makes sense.....
So the one I scored from eBay was mislabled and not really from a VF1000R? All I know is by looking at the listing photos it sure looked like it...
Gotcha. Was still a little confusing though to anyone following. On the tank.....I didn't say anything to him about it but i think the tank I...
Sorry about that. Never did I think I would have another chance to get this bike but like Jack McCoy says....."Life's a funny old dog!" Regarding...
Correct. It was sold. The buyer repainted the fairings but the fuel tank he thought was going to fit - didn't. He put it on the bike to line...
Thanks....I fiddled with the idle adjust knob which helped but writings on the wall so will get her up on my lift table tomorrow and start the...
I'm still so new to this repair stuff....I'm just taking it all in from whatever resources/sources I can. At the same time.......as I do the work...
Differences between Taiwan and Japan insulators....other than $52.92? Here's an eBay seller offering both for example ($22.95 vs. $75.87)....
I just ordered the parts I will need so shouldn't be too long - maybe another week. Here's today's run video......had to keep the fuel valve...
Got it running again. Suffice to say I will proceed to do a carb service just to get it over with...will be a good investment for future...
Took my cordless leaf blower over to my new 20x20 storage unit and got it ready for moving day which will either be tomorrow or Wed...... [ATTACH]
Even though this bike didn't come with it's fuel tank...........it did come with the filler cap so the keys will all match up! The seat lock is...
Here's the tool kit that came with the '84....... [ATTACH] I don't understand what this item is......anyone here have an idea? [ATTACH] Or...
Turns out the battery I thought was OK and charged didn't do squat when I put it in my other RC15 so I'm back to charging the Walmart one to use...
Thanks - that's how I did it last time and still need a LOT of extra work to get them seated. Probably would have gone better if I had bought new...
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