Thanks for the offer James, got that already. I was hoping that you could explain the various air inlets to me. [IMG][IMG]
A normal intake vacuum is about 10" Hg or 25 cm. 4 inches is very low and suggests that there's a big intake leak in there somewhere.
I'd say you probably need a new battery, Lord Vader. In my experience an ageing battery will start well when cold, but fail when hot.
14.2 volts is a normal voltage when the engine is running and thus charging the battery.
If the bike is running rich you might want to check the airbox and airfilter are clean and clear, I've seen plenty of photos of rodent nests in...
What an interesting thread. I blame my slightly older friend Andrew and his big sister. Andrew and I used to bicycle everywhere together, then he...
Thanks Grumpy. Yes floats have bendable aluminium tangs, and I was careful to orient the carbs so the floats were touching but not compressing the...
Thanks for the non VFR related diagnosis chaps. I think you're right that this is an air/fuel matter. The diaphragms are good, I can blow down...
Jeff I'm floundering around a bit here. My other bikes run great and I'm not really familiar with rich/lean symptoms. Maybe the bike is smellier...
Yes you're right about the conditions of test. Across the battery with ignition on I get 11.98V, 12.7V ignition off. Head and tail lights are...
A have another V4 Honda, an ST1100. Given that it has gear driven cams (plus a belt drive), I'm choosing to call it my VFR1100ST, but I digress......
With so many fantastic artists ageing like the rest of us, and so few truly talented new musicians (or ones that appeal to old farts like me),...
You know I do believe that is the first time I have seen an ironing board used on a motorcycle forum. Nice work.
I believe they had a server meltdown; no doubt Miguel is hard at work trying to restore the system.
No experience with RC51 parts, but the adjuster is most likely the same as you'd find in VTR1000 forks which I have got. Firstly the screw head...
If your chain is loosening in 300 miles then I'd suggest that your eccentric is turning in the swingarm. Check the pinch bolt is tight. I have...
What is the mating side of the gasket Mr Grey? I think I remember one side had writing and the other didn't, and there is only one way to install...
By the way Dude (or should that be His Royal Dudeness...), ever village has its idiot, sunofwolf is ours. He's mostly harmless.
Sounds like you have some maintenance ahead, I would start by checking that the radiator is full (when cold). If you have plenty of juice, then...
I got mine off gently with a wood chisel. Keep the blade as flat to the mating surface as possible and don't gouge the surface. Fill the open...
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