don't buy that bike; the newest good-running bike you can afford is the one to buy.
check where the wires connect to the top of the starter relay for melting or burning
a quality chain should last about 20k miles or a little more.
IT is possible, but Don't do it!! (for many reasons)
only $50 will get you proper VFR switches, no splicing required......... pm me?
loose wire at gauge or, more likely, at thermostat pickup
synch the carbs visually before reinstalling by lining up each throttle plate with the small holes in the carb throat...... or use a single sheet...
WITH jet kit i noticed smoother throttle response, eliminated slight surging at low rpms and stronger pull over 7000 rpm (with stock exhaust).
HEY! i've got a left hand switch set for your bike in excellent condition for $50 !!
NOT correct...... ATF is roughly equavalent to 7wt fork oil, but if caprice feels that his forks are better.....they might have been...
chain tension is the first place to look...way too loose will click, and way too tight might click too. kinks? cush drive?
Make sure the cooling system is 100% full put in a new thermostat.........
FIRST you need about 3/4 inch static sag and must set preload adjusters and spacers to get it. excess oil or too heavy oil can stiffen forks,...
PULLING your carbs apart so you can toothbrush the float bowls and peer at the jets may be a bit over the top and not necessary (if you are...
best to use 10wt fork oil, not ATF. manual specifies oil height from top of fork at 6" with fork fully compressed and spring removed
Don't fuss with the carbs unless you really NEED to. Getting them off and on (worse) is a pain and nothing that needs to be done until you find...
First step should be getting the Honda Service Manual for the bike, which will save you time, money, and frustration...... IF you're lucky, and...
to eliminate sidestand switch, just put a jumper wire across the connector terminals going to switch, same with clutch switch i guess.....
have you tried boosting up the idle speed ??
may be a problem with your starter motor and/or battery....compression is higher in a hot motor, and your stuff won't pull the load needed to...
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