SEE, i'm thinkin in the long run your VF will cost you more and provide less gratification than spending a bit more to get a gen 2 that doesn't...
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YOU a BRAVE man in a world of wimpishness !!
OK........ I'm hereby semi-officially announcing ( because someone needs to do it ) the 3rd annual gathering of Ontario/WNY Hawks/VFRs for...
Even a small ding on the outside can effect the inside, so look for any year gen 4 part from a salvage yard......
Sorry, l but the design and materials are flawed from step #1....it wasn't right from the Factory, and there's not much you can do except sell it...
SO WHY NOT use regular wheel bearing grease ?? What's the difference then ?? I'm betting your problem is the switch contacts, not the relay.....
It's likely that you won't find a steel rear sprocket unless you stick with stock # teeth.
The photo i submitted above should be sufficient to dispell any idea that carbs need removal for valve adjustment. Radiator, however, must be...
Thanks for your service ! I really don't understand why there are nursing schools..... Even a baby knows how !!!
A high quality chain and sprocket combo runs $140-$170. Avoid alloy rear sprockets and any cheap Chinese chains. [IMG]
Long thread here.. ...are you sure all the diaphrams have no small holes or cracks and are properly seated ???
The axle nut could be bottoming out on the axle threads before pinching to the swingarm, so try placing a big thick washer under the nut......
Classic symptoms: Needs a thorough carb cleaning.....
YOU should do a proper compression test first with the engine warmed up. Rear cylinder on top, front below..... [IMG] [IMG]
TAKE a spare voltage regulator, a volt/ohm meter, aspirin and a tube to transfer some fuel cuz some do-do will run out of gas.
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