The purpose of the cap is to hold pressure in the cooling system; more pressure means the fluid won't boil until at a much higher temperature,...
Hi Mello, have you thought about making some for the ST1300?
You can download a manual from the "other" VFR site:...
Nice one, looks to be in great condition!
From my ST1100 manual, there was a specific test to check for voltage at the ECU, below When that was low, I worked my way back through the...
My 1990 carbed ST1100 was a resto after being parked up full of fuel for 10 years. Once I got the carbs, tank and fuel pump working I had a...
Alpinestars SMX-S for me, replaceable toe caps, no squeaky mechanisms at the ankle, and they are waterproof and comfy all year round.
I'd suggest you read this comparison: https://www.motorcyclenews.com/advice/best/sports-touring-tyres/
I painted the corroded wheels on my Silverwing scooter, and in doing that I dropped the air out and pushed the tyre bead in a bit so I could mask...
The manual advises (pg 5-73) to screw each starter valve in fully and count the turns, then loosen the locknut to remove them if needed. When you...
[ATTACH] Sorry about the resolution, diagram is from the Honda common service manual. When you press the clutch lever, the piston assembly moves...
You might still have a piece of crud in the piston bore/lines that is getting back to the bleed hole when the clutch has been worked a few times....
It's only been 30-odd years since I owned a VF500F...but I do have the service manual for one. The fuel tap appears to require vacuum to allow...
There is a small steel shield that is pressed in, in the floor of the reservoir. If you pick that out, you will see the tiny port in the floor of...
You'd better tell us what model of bike you are asking about; time for some introductions methinks.
Listen to the Captain, for he speaks the truth!
Here's a link to the manual at the "other" VFR site....
Before you swap out the wax unit, check to see if you have clean flow of coolant through the small hoses that feed and drain it; these block...
Maybe you have filled a cylinder with over flowing fuel from a blocked float needle valve in the carb? Maybe pull the plugs out and see if the...
How the tyre looking physically? No bulges or other distortions? How about the fork bushings, is there any detectable play in these?
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