Yea, good point, ill likely not get to the tear down for a couple of weeks, unless I get really bored. Its hunting season now, so that might...
I think some folks on here would tell you that they had issues with some of the cheaper gaskets, where as some others proved more reliable. Matt...
Parts fiche says they're all the same I think
A couple of years ago I restored another VF1000R in the Euro colours: https://vfrworld.com/threads/new-to-me-vf1000rs.55458/ 2 big issues came...
EXACTLY ! The amount of flex and bending required on that ABS tail unit to install/remove is why they all crack.
I made it easy to get that rear end off now. I had several sets of spare seat hooks that the passenger seat strap & solo cowl secures to, these...
yessir, all my bikes have them. you can just make it out, zip tied to the right rear passenger peg hanger
Yes, for sure, its not perfect, but a very very honest 8 1/2 out of 10. Im happy I swapped out the frame, and went through everything. Its...
We're gonna call this one done for now. Despite what the thread title says, this really wasn't a full blown restoration, rather a frame swap...
Thanks, that pic was taken last year, early November. The snow came and never left until March/April
Thanks. I need to find a 90 degree barb fitting for the fuel line. the bend coming from the tank to the filter is too sharp and the hose kinks...
Well, I heat cycled it again, let her run until the thermostat opened. She ran as sweet as a nut. Ill top off the coolant once she cools off....
Yup. Been snowing here on and off for a few days. No material accumulation though. No biking now unless we get a freak warm snap which is not...
you mean the rubber part of the signal base ?
ITS ALIVE ! I got the carbs back on, coils on etc, and she's up and running again. Just put the airbox back on and ill give it a longer run (on...
Got the exhaust system back on with decent OEM silencers (painted the collector & the pipes), dug out a better rear fender and OEM license plate...
Very nice work ! by the way..
I would yes. Ive typically put the harness in pretty early
looks like it, I see them in the first pic
A few more steps ahead. Rear inner fender is on, coolant tank, PCV tank, new fuel filter and a few other small bits. Ive been very thankful for...
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