Hi guys, posting here because there are good helpful people and the RC51 forum is dead. So the new seals on my recently re-done RC51 are...
Im learning slowly that there is no point rushing these things, one step at a time. and it will save me time and money later on to do the right...
Again Jim, I tip my at to you for sticking with it. Im the kind if gut that would have thrown a match on it out of frustration. Indeed it will...
Update... Left the VF1000R a few days and fired it up again today....no smoke, not a trace. As such im leaving the engine alone. (32,000 km on...
LOL....what can I say, as long as my wife isnt complaining I guess im fine. Seating Position on the other hand is a whole different game
I made the decision that I will also be Re-Framing the bike. Since im having the painted frame stripped and professionally painted, ill be...
thanks for the 65o info Matt. Im just finding that as I get into my Mid 50's I need a more comfy seating piston and the adventure style bikes...
I admire your tenacity Jim. You'll get her sorted Im sure of it
Agree.
yea and maybe chop that teapot spout a bit shorter too.
Hi Guys, Im looking for a set of OEM silencers/Mufflers for a 85 VF1000R. Pic below. If you have a set and are willing to part with them, please...
Roger that fellas, im gonna leave her be more than likely. Im going to let her sit a few days and fire her up again, if all clear, she can stay...
Got it, thanks raY
So I ran the VF1000R again today, to see if I got any smoke on start up (I ran it for a good 15 minutes yesterday, smoke cleared in about 2-3...
I dont now about the bake-off, he made it sound like a 3 hour blasting job and too much work. but I wont be going back there anytime soon if I...
On another note, I ran the VF1000R today for the first time in 2 yrs (since I picked it up). I believe I need new valve seals, she smoked like...
I just got back from the powder coater. said via Email he'd work with me to remedy...but turns out, not so much. I took my 2nd frame to get the...
Don R, Incredible !
Thanks Matt, I can only say it looks like a "River of shit finish". Still waiting on them to get back to me. here is a pic of the other Frame...
Actually id say 80% or more of it is like that, from the photos the inside of the frame looks ok but its not. its a pretty bad job indeed.
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