Switch contacts can corrode, causing a few simple problems, just as you have. Especially after long months no riding.
How very scientific ! Some race cars use graduated temp sensor strips on brake calipers, radiators and oil coolers to extablish normal operating...
If you discover that valve clearances are correct, no need for any special tools.
Two 'lektrickal checks need to be made straight away on a VFR: charging system output voltage and proper working condition of the thermoswitch...
As mentioned, it's common for float bowl gaskets to shrink during storage (especially in cold weather) and fail to seal properly when FIRST...
Tape over your oil cooler for winter running.
Too rare and irreplaceable to ride, just a garage jewel. Impressive when new, but old-teck now, 16"/18" wheels my ass. I daresay a new Honda CBR...
Too late to delete now, but i'm sorry. You're right Randy, way over the top. But men of fighting age there around 1992 are mostly suspect of...
Not if he butchered a bunch of people during the war !! Don't forget Srebrenica !
One is a drain, other goes to crankcase breather. Lacking those tubes, the holes should be plugged up so unfiltered air won't enter.
I'd suggest a compression test before carb or other work just to see what you have to work with, good or bad.
^^ He's right, alot of Virago problems is why i hate 'em. Fuglyest, most nauseatingly over-stylized engine in 'cycling history and an execrable...
Gens 1-3 the seat is easy to remove with a 10mm socket, but 4th gens have non-removable (as far as i know) seats pressed into place.
You'll need a special tool for 4th gens. Lacking such, you might likely say "stuff it" and walk away. Still, some cleaning can be done by...
NAPA #703-1695 or #703-1712 less than $10
Bikes like that commonly sell for up to $2000 at auction or buy-back from the insurance company.
Canada (usually) will not allow border crossing by a US citizen if they have a DWI on their record, so why not reciprocity ?? Keep him in Canada,...
Happy Riding !!
Guess i wuz drunk wuz why.......:party2: Howzat ?:pig: Sorry for the confusion.
Maybe your idle mix adjustment screws are still set lean from the factory. If so, you can experiment by opening each up between 1/2 and 1 turn to...
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