Here is the sickening reality : So she is opened up. There were 3 obvious issue when I got in there, 2 I understand one is still a mystery...
I dont know the answer to that one, someone here will chime in soon with the correct answer, Im sure of that
Getting closer. Everything is removed now and the top case bolts are removed (2 are still captive since I left the heads on). I spent time...
looks like someone levered on the plenum to get the carbs out at some point. Ebay is a good bet for a new one
LOL, lets hope not
so your saying dont put it in the US Cleaner ? Ill have to clean it the old fashion way I guess
See the pics on previous page, the groove in the cover isnt circular. I have 2 brand new aftermarket Orings that ARE circular, that I will...
No way to know tho without installing it. Maybe I should try cleaning the crusty one up first Think I'd Fuck it up internally if I put it in the...
ill see what I can do. need a new battery for my digital callipers, try and get one this weekend
I have 2 sets of new o-rings in an aftermarket kit and also the OEM ones that came of the one I just took off, so Im ok on Orings. question is,...
So I removed the Water Pump. I have salvageable Oring from it, but I also have 2 generic Orings from my Kit for it as well, so im fine there....
Thanks, it looks a bit like a bomb went off and decimated a VF1000R just now. I need to do some clean up and organizing before I go too much...
Thanks Cap'n. I have a "Kit" of gaskets and Orings, there may be one in there for the water pump, but I will be careful. Ill also go a search...
On my first ride after I restored it 2 yrs ago (new bike to me, hadn't ridden it before), when I shifted to 2nd and hit the gas it was just making...
Permatex has a new orange thread locker out now too. but I only have red and blue in the shop, so Blue it is.
Roger that fella's, I was thinking blue but figured id better double check. Re the motor looking mint. its does look clean, 40,000km on it, we...
Whats the best thread locking stuff to use on re assembly. Red or Blue ? Manual calls for "thread locking agent" on several bolts (starter...
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Weather tuning back to shit again, and I filled my deer tag, so I got some shop time in today. Here's a couple of progress pictures, I elected...
try KleenFlo HoneyGoo Rubber care spray. Ive resurrected many a switch gear that were almost white with UV damage and it makes them like new...
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