Aaaahhhhhh. Got it.
ummmm.... when the forks are off and the triples are empty is the perfect time to assess. Moves smoothly and freely, without notches,...
Fuel Tube o-rings were at imminent failure. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
How do the steering head bearings feel? ;-)
Drill size slightly larger than M8 threads. The bolt head will pop off way before the bit gets anywhere near something important.
Manual specs ATF. I run 10w normally (in stock damper rod forks), sometimes I'll mix up a custom ratio slightly under. Don't go to 15, it's too...
Forks look pretty damn good. Easy rebuild, nice.
Tease...
Usually to hit a price point for the US market. This was also a time that US prices were high, and the GB500, Hawk, CB-1 and the NX line (albeit...
I have a YSS on a 1984 VF1000F and 1986 VF1000R, as well as 4 other bikes. I think they are a very good value and perform nicely. [ATTACH]...
I knew that once and forgot about it. Thank you! So... not an "import" but still made as a 700. I wonder if there are 1987 JH2 RC26?
I believe anything that starts JH2 is built in Japan. The Goldwings that were built in Marysville Ohio were 1HF I think I remember. Oh, yep....
Update: Cross over caps Qty 2 91301-MB0-000 GASKET, CONNECTING CAP...
Provided the shift problem is easy, this is begging for some fiberglass RC45 fairings. Cost of entry is a little high imo tho.
Holy MUDDE! I think I would take my chances on the best used one I could find.
That one looks pretty nice. A little corrosion here and there. [ATTACH] His number is probably $3500, which is not ridiculous.
I do all of my own covers. You need to pull / stretch a lot more than you are doing. I have to pull staples quite often as I continue to work...
Awesome. 90 - 97 carb VFRs are pretty fucking cool.
Somebody you know?
OH... and a general tip on the limiting tabs on external fuel screws. No need to modify anything to "defeat" them. Just swap the float bowls...
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