Using a paint or punch or scribe mark on the gears before removal makes alignment alot easier later.
If carbs weren't leaking b4 it means you did somethin wrong, dunnit ?? :numbness: Second thing wrong was not testing carb assembly for leaks b4...
Of course you've ALWAYS kept your engine as quiet as possible and only ridden slowly in the parking lot, right ? :nelson:
Just buy a new cheap Chinese look-alike signal mounting stem online. [ATTACH] OEM stalks come in 3 lengths: 47mm, 34mm, and 23mm.
What oil r u running, and how warm/cold is your weather there ? Is knock louder with engine cold or hot ?
If the bike was stored properly with carbs drained and if you make certain the fuel tank is clean, just try starting it and see if the carbs need...
OP would have been well advised to have a meter and verify charging ok b4 the first ride on any year VFR always. :cower: Push far enough often...
Best to use a spray of contact cleaner around the switch as access to contacts is limited, i believe.
Replace the radiator cap first, then go around the engine checking/tightening all the hose clamps you can find. :eek-new:
Agree with Norm, put it in a vice and use no heat. Try to locate the best place for applying force. You'll almost always get some movement the...
Feeler gauge helps set forks evenly on axle. Setting Rotor-to-Pad distance centers forks, i believe.It's in the owners' manual.
The START pushbutton turns off the headlights while cranking, and dirty contacts there or a weak return spring or a broken solder joints can cause...
FSM shows proper routing of wires, cables and hoses in clear line drawings.
In that case, i owe you a humble apology. Sorry !
Know you're gettin old when you finally locate your keys after 2 days searching then can't remember where you parked the car. :livid:
Just look for the cable that attaches to the lock and PULL. Shouldn't be necessary to split the lock to access cable end above. :worked_till_5am:
Doubt you'll ever find the sidestand cover, rare and rarer. Some smart lad with an original to copy could spit these out of a 3-D printer with ease.
Good deal , but don't get so excited to ride that you fail to check oil, coolant, brakes and tire pressure !!! Another mandatory first-ride check...
Stock pump is supposed to put out 3 psi, right ? So why assume 1 is OK ? Possibly no affect at all........... or maybe you risk running too lean...
On one bike i had, a '92 ZX-7 in the early Clinton era, when i first got it (from a bank auction) i needed to ride at about 15 mph with clutch...
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