Well, I didn't really have a clue how to even go about finding someone that might be able to help me out on the welding, so I started asking...
Captain 80s raised the issue to me earlier. If you go to post #23 in my other thread, this is where the discussion started. Honda put out a...
I was in carburetor mode working on another bike, so I figured I would pop open the VF500F's carburetor and install the #40 pilot jets that...
You want to do another 20 pieces while you're at it? I'll ship all of mine that are waiting for paint! hah. Actually, considering you're our...
Hell yea man. ... can that .... can that racoon in pic 1 help reseat a set of v4 carburetors? I always feel like one set of extra hands would...
Yea, not anymore. Most track day organizations are banning the oil filters with the welded nut. I use the hose clamp. People were tightening the...
"Hi, Cass? Yea, hi. This is Matt from the gen 1 VFRWorld forums. Yea, the guy from House told me you got the hookup on good and cheap oil filters...
Let me know what you find. I just ordered 3, lmao. **edit--son of a bitch. It says 21 micron. **edit 2--I was able to cancel in time. I'll do...
Thank you for looking out. I didn't know that about the finer filter media. Better oil flow is the goal and this would have been absolutely...
Thanks guys. I may order the type that NB mentioned for peace of mind and knowing that I'll get it torqued correctly and not damage the basket. Or...
Got a click at 44ft-lb with a door hinge I took the the grinding wheel. Thanks for the quick response late, Squirrel! [ATTACH] I'll sleep and...
Son of a bitch. Alright, I'm officially stumped. Is there any way to tighten the clutch locknut to 43-51 ft-lb without a special tool to hold?...
I'm calling it now. Stray is going to pull a loose feeler gauge out of the valve train that's been causing all of the issues. He'll have...
I'm really glad I wandered out of the first gen boards for a minute... I am going to use a set of hooks instead of the small screwdrivers I've...
I suppose I should have asked before pulling the trigger on ebay. But I'll be flush on '86 oil pumps shortly, heh. So if anybody else needs one,...
Thankyou NB for the insight--and thanks for the clarification on what type of pump it is--"Trochoid Pump". I will look into those measurement...
I read this as I have 3 tabs open to Partzilla trying to cross-reference parts, hah. Since I have the motor out, I was curious about looking into...
Holding the linkage piece staring at and rolling my fingers through the needle bearings... I see your point about not bothering to powder coat it....
Come on now.. I've been pretty good about this! Okay fine, the fork seals are All Balls, but I've never had an issue with any of them I've put in....
I got everything pulled apart this weekend. Removing the frame from the engine was definitely the way to go--thanks for the suggestion. It was...
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