Burping is a goofy term thats come up -- how to? Run bike and warm it up - 180 - 190 is good. Shut down, wait and cool down. Set bike on side...
Dude - give me your numbers and I can calculate your payment. How much, what interest, how much time? MD
If you can change a sparkplug, you can change the fan switch... Also, you might want to "burp" the hoses and add antifreeze. Its best done while...
I have had the gamut over the years - the last ticket on a bike the LEO was super nice and said he rode too, and is just require to do his job....
Those wheels are sweet - lighter than stock too.... MD
In the grand scheme of things I could care less about my old 700 since the engine ate itself. I'm just stating that with my slow ass reaction time...
Oh yeah, Jato bottles! MD
My 2 cents if its worth that is that I would go synth blend 20w 50. And asap find an oiling kit for the cams. MD
Lezz see - um, test weight, 432lbs, rider weight 160 lbs, dyno test, 53.16 hp and 25.91 ft-lb torque (lol) and 12.66 at quarter mile. REALLY?...
Probably optimistic - I ran high 13s - low 14s on VF700 Sabre. MD
Nothing wrong with that - I completely identify - - every bike I live with awhile and then sell - I am sick to my stomach for a couple months...
Check links in my signature below for starters...... Oh..... Holy old thread! MD
link http://vfrworld.com/forums/first-second-generation-1983-1989/21831-motorcycle-grips.html MD
I wouldnt doubt you could eke 120 - 125 horses out of it, if you could find a TB or Erion header. - Not poo pooing (poing?) it at all. Just look...
I wear glasses with the helmet --- occasionally with different helmets Ive had and the glasses were tight, I would carefully pinch the foam down...
The '98s are really cool - I have one myself. --- If I was going to do the trip you are on a bike I was unfamiliar with, the very first thing I...
'98? If you can check the R/R! They were worst on '98s. Good luck!
I did dig into this once several years ago - there used to be a big bore kit from Dynamo Humm out of Canada, but they are now out of business. I...
+1 to Reg's thread. Amsoil, Mobil 1 (motorcycle 10w - 40 or 15w-50 car) and Shell Rotella T seem to be the most popular oils used. Pick one they...
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