After separating the crankcases, I removed the pistons. Three pistons came out easily enough; #4 piston required mechanical persuasion, it has a...
Motor disassembly on the workbench. Clutch & starter gear removed. To remove the clutch center nut, I took a dremel cutoff wheel to a cheap 12pt...
Still working on this project is spurts. Over December holiday, the motor came out of the frame [IMG] [IMG] Next the motor spent several weeks...
Thanks for the link !
Do you have a link for the C-clamp style valve spring compressor ?
I never used them but I know some custom work for they did for drag bikes in the 90s.
After soaking for over a month the engine is still seized. Cylinders 2 & 3 have some movement, #2 would spit fluid out the sparkplug hole when I...
You might want to contact shadbolt cams in Vancouver, BC. http://www.shadboltcams.com/
You are very likely correct. I don't feel there is enough mechanical advantage turning the starter clutch, I am also worried about shearing the...
A did a couple more lube applications via sparkplug holes then left to soak for a week. Motor still does not turn. I put a breaker bar on the...
I used a plastic chisel/scrapper tool which still left a mark. I'm missing a third hand to try this out :p
Matching rear stand very nice :) The one I'm working on also has Kerker exhaust.
Thanks for the great advice, I am by no means a professional mechanic. So far this hasn't worked. Does the starter motor need to be removed first...
I decided to have a go at a 86 VFR700 that has been garage parked for over a decade. Single owner machine, with 20k miles, original bodywork...
Right side engine on 86 & 87 vfr700 has a small round aluminum cover that can be unscrewed. This cover is removed to manually rotate engine when...
squirrels rebuilt a set of carbs for me 3-4 years ago ? They work great, only problem was sync screw & spring came off in transit.
I have been using a Facet 40171 "cube" fuel pump for about 5 years on my 2nd gen. This pump is rated at 4psi, if I ever buy another I will try a...
Oh I get it now. You end up with a front tire that's about same width as stock but on a 17" wheel. Did the rear wheel (1988VFR) came from the UK...
I bought this one from fleabay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/263099659782 Haven't installed yet but appears direct replacement for my non-CA 86...
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