All sage advice, but if black marks are from the rubber in the boots, try some lighter fluid first, won't hurt paint but will soften rubber marks.
It's not the synthetic oil, I have been using Amsoil pure synthetic for several years in two VFRs and now in my 83.
You can change the sprocket, but that doesn't mean it has the power to overcome the change in gearing. Theoretically it would have a higher top...
Got the carbs back on (second time today) on the 83, got her running, then finished odds and ends and went for a short ride! Strange after 15...
I bought a Vance & Hines system in 84, then got the Kerker cans when the V&H cans got scratched up. Pipes have been ceramic coated and Kerkers...
[IMG] Second owner of this particular bike, bought my first 83 in Toronto, had it air freighted to LA for my job at the Olympics, then moved to CA...
Making final checks and tests to tank and fuel pump in preparation for re-installing carbs as soon as a new set of oversize jets and needle shims...
The Outlaw is only $7.95 with free shipping!, The Dimple is $34.95 which seems exorbitant for a drain plug! Magnets aren't that different. Just...
Mine came with one, but looks easy enough. I love it.
Man, you are really being optimistic! I hope it does, we need it.
Another source: http://www.amazon.com/Outlaw-Racing-Magnetic-Drain-Motorcycle/dp/B00AWER052
Had my shield up on a nice day and a bee hit me just above my glasses, then got between glasses and me, stung me twice on eyelid. Always carry...
You might think BB's post is a joke, it is not! Thanks for the link to an incredible video.
Clean, burnish, wire brush, whatever works all ground (earth) connections. Strange things can happen when circuits backfeed through other devices...
My manual for my 83 says 360cc / 12.2 oz right and 380cc /12.8 oz left because I have the anti dive valve on the left fork. Does the 87 have that...
Nice catch, the old tubs are not the lightest bikes around. Getting my carbs back today, won't be long till she is back on the road.
Check with Partzilla, they had all the Honda OEM rubber parts I needed for my 83.
Nice bike, that took some faith to ride 1200 miles on a strange bike. Did you have it checked out first?
[IMG] For safety, I went with the Abba lift. Can either raise the front or rear rock solid. Unfortunately, they don't make adapters for my 83...
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