To reiterate what's already been said - You need to check the following as quickly as possible after it dies: 1) Is there fuel in the float...
David - I agree that you should run a compression test. Anything in the 180-200psi is typical. Don't get worried if it's 160psi or something,...
Oh man, don't say that. I'm just another guy like you, I just happen to have a lot of experience with these bikes. I'm wrong sometimes too!...
How did you "test" the tank vent?
I'm sorry to tell you that your two ideas won't net you anything. Slip-ons, no matter what the brand, typically cause a peak power loss. With...
PULSE GENERATORS !!!!!!!! The fuel pump is connected to the ignition system, it only pumps when the engine is running (except for the short...
Swoop, like David mentions you might try checking the pulse generators. I hesitate to suggest that because they are not a very likely culprit....
You are correct, the starter is allowed to engage when the kill switch is off. It's a pretty handy feature actually. I'm glad to hear that you...
Your coils sound fine. The number one rule of ignition problems: if you think it's the coil then it's NOT the coil. Everyone jumps to the same...
There is two parts to the fix for this. The first part concerns the pivot mounting bolt. These are usually loose which allows the return spring...
Glad to hear that you found the problem. Don't worry, most people are skeptical about the tank vent until they try it.
Yeah, it's pretty easy to find. It's the gas filler cap, the same part that your key goes in. The vent is built into the bottom of it. I...
I'd suggest doing something. It's not IF but WHEN. Also, the problem is not cam pitting but rather has to do with the rocker arms. If you...
What kickstand switch? You are talking about the wrong bike, those didn't show up for about 10 years after this bike was made. Anyway, I'd...
Sometimes you can hear the pump click, other times not. The relays are also known to go bad, so that could be part of the problem. The pump is...
It would help if I knew your weight and type of riding. You can start with just a different spring, but the best thing would be to check the...
No offense, but that would be your first mistake. Motorcycle are not cars, and should be treated as such. I've bought VF's before pretty cheap...
I do motor rebuild work on occasion. For most people it's a little salty, even though I don't charge as much as I probably should. I thought...
Congrats and welcome to the no-fuel-pump club!
The head gaskets are no longer available from Honda. I've got a source that I will be using for copper head gaskets. If you are interested I...
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