A bad fuel pump (internal short) can blow the fuse for its circuit. After unplugging, a healthy pump shows about 3 or 4 ohms across its 2 wires.
Standard routine preventive maintenance for me includes a shot of WD-40 into all lock cylinders every 6 months or so.
Couple of things to remember when doing synch: If the bike starts and idles fairly well, you'll never need to turn a synch screw more than 1/4...
In the wiring diagram, innit ?? High rev is improperly routed throttle cable (sticking) or insufficient freeplay or vacuum leak past a boot.
It may be too small in diameter to be the axial spring mentioned, which leaves some suspicion that it's a synchronizing spring that goes under a...
Best way is to open RH inspection cover and use a socket wrench to turn the crankshaft (with plugs removed). It's fairly easy to check...
Kid's got a great dad for sure !!
Can't recount how many times i've boosted up the idle adjustment screw to maintain a steady, legal 65 mph on interstates and take a load off my...
Nice one ! Gonna try that. :biggrin-new:
What's an '83 VFR ?? Rare bird indeed ! Try the standard fuel pump relay bypass. If you haven't tested for sparks on at least one plug when...
They're all equally subject to familiar electrical chaos, but gens 1 to 3 have heavier, more-robust wiring..
Why ?? Really ?? Voltage is the answer. Why would a gerbil devour an oatmeal box ??
^^^ =+++ And you could test the ignition switch plugs too, for green or white corrosion and clean. Check battery volts for at least about...
A thousand WELCOMES--no, ten thousand to every adventure-seeking hopeful VF/VFR potential rider. Have good lighting in a small shed or garage cuz...
Fond memories of squeezing under the rear of my '57 MGA to rap that pump periodically with a a ruddy mallet. Finally my late-60's Alfas had all...
My FIRST GUESS would be......................... something electrickal.:sour: having never read the above !
I have loads of tolerance for idiots and wackos on here, and i expect the same.
From what i've learned over the years, first and easiest thing to try with overheating is to replace the rad cap. Springs can weaken, rubber...
Since you had the petrol tank off, one or both of the 2 rubber tank "buffers" could have fallen off, leaving you with a tank that vibrates alot....
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