WHAT ??? Fix one valve and wait for the next shoe/valve to drop ????? I'd be worried about a bent con rod upper end with a hit like that,...
GOOD FIND !! :welcome: I don't recommend soaking ( especially in any unknown MIL-SPEC supercleaner not designed for motorcycle carbs !),...
IN that case.......adjust freeplay at lever to a minimum ( about 1/2" at tip) with screw adjuster on lever.....or down below where cable is...
Hydraulic or cable clutch actuation ?? IF clutch is not releasing fully ( air in hydraulic line, leaky slave cylinder or freeplay too large on...
Good roads, AZ 87, 88, and 89 !! AZ 87 up to Payson, 88 from AJ to Tortilla Flat, 89 to Wickenberg then on to Prescott......enjoy, and refill...
IT'S still a matter of opinion, Dizzy. Just look in your phone book yellow pages: "Pests" is right next to "Pets" !!!
:welcome: Good to see you here. Might be wrong, but it's my belief that a Gen2 bike won't run all proppa like on gravity feed....... Use...
THAT'S a cool bike to start on !! But 4 crashes sounds rather alot. Caution must exceed any need for speed. ............[IMG]...
...................thaaaaasts right !! Blame it on a simple rodent, eh, the cause of most problems.......... I've seen rodent -nibbled wires...
ANY VF-series rider should consider an opportunity like this to mostly eliminate or end maintenance problems and engine design flaws . IT's...
:welcome: AS a seasoned, experienced rider your in-depth impressions of your new ride would be especially interesting.....
Lots of worry around here, eh ?? Invisible is fine cuz he has low miles and never beat on his motor, knows what to look for. Only rode about...
Ride or wrench, the CHOICE is yours. pretty sure VA CL is full or bikes that can be RIDDEN.....now!
Sit down and study the wiring diagram for those circuits carefully.....you might get an idea where else to look. What year is your bike ??
BUYING from original owner is the BEST way. Looks excellent; don't paint, pleeze!
Why fret about carbs until you have a good motor to put them on ??
AND pay shop rates ?????? Those costs would likely be far higher than the bike would be worth and some of the parts possibly not available....
>>>>>>>>>>>>:behindsofa::behindsofa::behindsofa:<<<<<<<<<<< You want a motorcycle or a long, expensive, frustrating project ?? Valve issues...
If rust is in your tank it's in your carbs too----especially likely to block the fine mesh filter screens located just above float needle seats....
Use a micrometer to measure the original thickness.....that will give a useful reference for rate of wear, and inspect frequently for cracks...
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