I am turning attention back to my VF700F after months of neglect (new project got in the way). Anyway, a few months back I installed a mini speedo...
Also, I am reading that I should not have put synthetic oil in for the break in period. I have Mobil 1 4t for motorcycles in there now. Before I...
Well, took her out yesterday for a quick ride around the neighborhood. Man it felt good riding! Haven't been on a bike in over 3 years but felt...
Total since that first start, probably 3 or 4 minutes.
Some of you may remember my earlier posts about my engine rebuild. Well, everything is reassembled: new rings, new head gaskets, valves lapped,...
I am in the same boat. I had a set of forks from an '84 and a set from an '85. One of the pairs was missing the anti-dive link so I went to...
Well, I started with hoping the crankcase was just overfilled. BTW, bike didn't start before due to dirty carbs so cleaned those again, got...
Tried to start my '85 vf700f for the first time since getting it all back together. Traced an oil leak to the clutch pushrod. The first time I...
I got this for my '85 vf700f: Silicone Boot I got the 1.5 " x 2' long tube and cut them to about 1" lengths-you have enough left over to do about...
Never thought to cut the thing in half! Will try this and keep the Insowool in mind as a backup. Thanks!
Can anyone tell me if the heat shield that goes over the rear exhaust headers is necessary? Like an idiot I installed my motor before putting...
Tried searching for this but nothing came up. Anyway, maybe this is a stupid question but is it OK to use aftermarket exhaust clamps? I just...
Thanks. I got the spacers on the correct sides, forgot the caliper bracket serves as a spacer as well. Was in the process of reassembling brake...
I am questioning whether or not I correctly installed the rear wheel and axle onto the swingarm. I did not touch the bearings or dampers when I...
I had stuck rings on piston 3 in my '85 vf700f so now looking to replace everything. After looking all over the net I have come to the conclusion...
Thanks for the info. The cylinder walls all appear to be in excellent condition, no scratches but a very light ridge at the top. I am going to get...
If everything is within spec what grit stone should I use for honing? For this piston with the stuck rings should I go ahead and replace the...
Yea I'm thinking I might as well replace rings on all of 'em. I found these on Ebay, seem to be factory: NOS Piston Rings Honda STD VF700 VF750...
Confirmed stuck rings on piston #3. I am really hating myself for not checking all this the first time I had the cases split...totally naive move...
Well, got rear head back on and re-did my compression test. Practically NO CHANGE from the first time. #s 1, 2, & 4 all within the 145-150 range....
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