Building it back up, using the new frame. .... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hi guys, I put new OEM O-rings (or D-rings or Seals or what ever they are) on the black coolant pipes for the VF1000R (4 of them). their contour...
Just a simple suggestion, did you try and squirt a bit of fuel down each carb throat to see if you can get her to fart ? Float bowls may be...
Cases are buttoned back up, ill flip it back over when my son's home later today to lend a hand. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice work ! Looking really good
did a dry run putting the cases together and clicked it through all the gears -- Seems all good Will spend the rest of today cleaning & painting...
Yes, id say so
Well I figured out the mystery. My 2 "spare" VF1000R transmissions are quite different. the one thats different to the bike im working on: -The...
Tranny is repaired. C4 gear swapped for a spare - rounded dogs M4 and M5 swapped for a spare - chipped dogs right side shif fork swapped for a...
Yea, bike was running ok with the exception of the 2nd gear issue. Ill be sure that everything is "clean" in there, thats for sure. Its that...
Well, no luck on finding any nuts that match. been through the parts fiches several times. its a pristine flange nut M8, 12mm socket fit. no...
Thanks, Head nuts are "external" and head bolts/studs "internal" (I think, ill double check though). The external head nuts are chrome Acorn...
yessir ! the nut has me perplexed and worried. I checked my spares and the valve adjuster nuts fit a 10mm socket, this one is 12mm, identical...
here is a birds eye view. given its 200lbs, I decided to work on the floor. the bottom case on the far left is just there to store the 18...
Here is the sickening reality : So she is opened up. There were 3 obvious issue when I got in there, 2 I understand one is still a mystery...
I dont know the answer to that one, someone here will chime in soon with the correct answer, Im sure of that
Getting closer. Everything is removed now and the top case bolts are removed (2 are still captive since I left the heads on). I spent time...
looks like someone levered on the plenum to get the carbs out at some point. Ebay is a good bet for a new one
LOL, lets hope not
so your saying dont put it in the US Cleaner ? Ill have to clean it the old fashion way I guess
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