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VFanatic

63 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 21 Mar 2008 Last seen 21 May 2011

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  1. 1985 Vf700f Restoration VFanatic 111 21 Mar 2008 21 May 2011 VFanatic · 21 Mar 2008 – 21 May 2011

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  1. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 21 May 2011 03:01 Finished the rear breaks and installed the rear exhaust!!! [image: Posted Image] Preparing to paint the stator cover, chain cover, oil pan and clip-ons Need some opinions: What color should I paint the clip-ons - Satin…
  2. My 83 project bike.... 2 May 2011 04:48 [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 01 May 2011 - 11:20 PM, said: I would have sprayed the bead-blasted aluminum parts with some clear coat because it's going to oxidize quickly when exposed to the environment. There…
  3. My 83 project bike.... 1 May 2011 23:53 Nice work. I like the flat look of the bead blasted valve covers..
  4. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 25 Apr 2011 01:23 He had my carbs for a few weeks, add extra days for shipping. The delay at that time was because he had to get a new ultrasound machine. I do know he gets busy this time of year, so you will need to get with him. He is…
  5. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 22 Apr 2011 17:41 Well, when rebuilding the rear caliper, I broke the quick bleeder off in the caliper, and when trying to fix it I destroyed the calip. Off to eBay. I have a Goel of 3 months of up and running. This won't include…
  6. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 10 Nov 2010 04:12 [image: View Post]Kel, on 07 November 2010 - 10:58 PM, said: That's looking really nice. :lurk: Thanks! I only wish that after 2 years, it could be as nice as your project!!!!
  7. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 8 Nov 2010 00:58 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 07 November 2010 - 07:41 PM, said: Nice!! Looks like a BillyC carb job? You got it!!! He does a great job!!
  8. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 8 Nov 2010 00:03 Here is a comparison of where I am at in my project. RT Front [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] RT Back [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] Top [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] Some other…
  9. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 7 Nov 2010 23:48 Finally, I have been able to start up again. Two road blocks, needed to redo the steering bearings and order parts for a break rebuild. I am reaaly glad I took the time to clean out and rebuild the break system. They…
  10. Can't believe I rode my bike! 3 Nov 2010 03:41 Wow, nice work!! Beautiful Bike! I can only imagine how good it felt to ride the 'one of a kind' piece of art!!
  11. NR750 30 Oct 2010 02:39 Check out this unveiling! How sweet is this!!!!
  12. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 23 Oct 2010 02:56 [image: View Post]Kel, on 22 October 2010 - 09:32 PM, said: Get to it! LOL, on it! - carbs installed - forks rebuilt and on (new steering bearings, twice because of a mess up the first time) Temp using the old springs,…
  13. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 23 Oct 2010 02:28 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 04 August 2009 - 06:00 AM, said: Can I assume from the lack of updates, that the Duc is better than you imagined? Yeaahhhnoooo. I have been very busy with work! I am back! I have made some…
  14. Time To Rebuild The VF1000R...IT LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 17 Jun 2009 02:37 JamieDaugherty Old School As for not missing riding for 28 years, how about getting a second bike? You can get a 90's for under a $1,000. Blasphemy!!! Oh right, I have new bikes too....... nevermind. I was in the same…
  15. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 3 Jun 2009 19:02 Here are Pics of my new motorcyle!!! I had a great ride up through Coal Creek Canyon and back down Boulder Canyon!!! [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
  16. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 3 Jun 2009 03:17 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Jun 2 2009, 04:30 AM, said: I never get tired of looking at my carbs! Aren't you glad you sent them out? :cool: Quick tip for you - pull all the float bowls off and double check the float…
  17. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 2 Jun 2009 04:01 Just received my Carbs back from Billy!!! They look great!! [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] Now I just need new springs for my forks, new rear sproket, new chain, and an o-ring for the…
  18. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 9 Mar 2009 04:11 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Mar 8 2009, 04:07 PM, said: I've got decent clearance thanks to offsetting the hole I drilled. I'll get the rest of the fitting on in a bit and post more pics in my thread. Excellent,…
  19. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 9 Mar 2009 04:09 [image: View Post]VF1000RS, on Mar 8 2009, 11:15 AM, said: I think that fitting has a swivel at the base to circumvent that issue? The fittng that I received did not have a swivel. I reviewed many, but did not find one.…
  20. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 8 Mar 2009 02:17 [image: View Post]VF1000RS, on Mar 7 2009, 04:27 PM, said: Curious as to why the low profile adapter wouldn`t fit? The tapped hole must have been to close to the engine block. I could not make a full turn, as it caught…
  21. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 7 Mar 2009 16:15 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Mar 7 2009, 08:11 AM, said: Nice progress! :fing02: :fing02: Can you take a pic of the bottom of the motor, to show where you drilled for the NPT? I'm doing mine today, another reference…
  22. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 7 Mar 2009 14:36 [image: View Post]Nailer45, on Mar 7 2009, 04:34 AM, said: here is a diagram / cut away of the VF750F you may like to copy. I had it blown up into a poster for the wall.…
  23. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 7 Mar 2009 02:43 Making some more headway, still looking for a rubber gasket for the waterpump. I may end up having to have it made. I changed the Mod just sligthly: I moved the fitting to a straignt for better access from the side of…
  24. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 20 Feb 2009 04:19 Oil Mod: After seeing the work that Sparrow75 did with his Mod, I decided to look into incorporating a hard oil line. I notice that the original oil line in the reverse seemed to work if I spliced in some fittings.…
  25. Vf1000r Rebuild 16 Feb 2009 03:34 I am jealous! Great work!!
  26. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 13 Feb 2009 04:47 [image: View Post]Captain 80s, on Feb 12 2009, 09:42 PM, said: Man, that exhaust looks great! I definitely know how I'm doing my next exhaust. How did it do hiding some of the pitting? Good job! Can't wait to see more.…
  27. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 13 Feb 2009 03:51 My exhaust just got back from Ceramic Coating!!!!!!!! [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] I have also made some headway with the oil mod.... At this point, I am still planning on using the…
  28. Yet Another 86 Rebuild Project... 18 Jan 2009 23:51 Hey Seb, here are a couple of battery locations. Hard to tell the space from the photos.... Under the seat, and in front of a fender [image: Posted Image] On the side. [image: Posted Image]
  29. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 14 Jan 2009 02:44 Here is the pipe before and after the ice fix.... [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
  30. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 13 Jan 2009 19:47 [image: View Post]VF1000RS, on Jan 13 2009, 12:41 PM, said: If they are a good powdercoater, they will know what to do. Had my custom header pipes done by Jet-Hot inside and out. Flanges rotate just fine. You know, I…
  31. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 13 Jan 2009 15:46 OK, Sometimes it is the little things in life that make it fun!!! I read somewhere about fixing dents by filling the pipe with water, then freezing it!! Yesterday, (it was snowing in Colorado), before work I filled the…
  32. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 12 Jan 2009 23:10 Exhaust Options: I have two ways to go: 1 - I have found a Super Trapp exhaust system. Needs to be blasted and re-coating. a - Hassel with a small dent b - Sand blast and coat, and have to deal with the loose brackets…
  33. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 8 Jan 2009 01:55 [image: View Post]Sparrow75, on Jan 7 2009, 02:49 PM, said: Son of gun! Those valve covers sure look good! I tried the same thing, but did not strip the clearcoat off of the covers first. I thought it was some anodizing…
  34. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 7 Jan 2009 02:42 [image: View Post]VFanatic, on Jan 6 2009, 11:31 AM, said: [image: View Post]VF1000RS, on Jan 5 2009, 10:10 PM, said: [image: View Post]VFanatic, on Oct 11 2008, 07:07 PM, said: Wahoo!!! My frame just got back from the…
  35. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 6 Jan 2009 18:31 [image: View Post]VF1000RS, on Jan 5 2009, 10:10 PM, said: [image: View Post]VFanatic, on Oct 11 2008, 07:07 PM, said: Wahoo!!! My frame just got back from the Powder Coaters!!!! [image: Posted Image] Do you know what…
  36. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 6 Jan 2009 03:06 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Jan 5 2009, 07:54 PM, said: Looks nice! :fing02: I'm still messing with that broken bolt... LOL, That and all your other projects. Speaking of... I like your "HonDucSki"!! Good luck with…
  37. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 6 Jan 2009 02:38 Started working on my engine. Pulled off the Valve Covers, and started to spruce 'em up a bit. Started by stripping the old clear coat off utilizing a paint stripper. [image: Posted Image] I then utilize 320 wet/dry…
  38. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 14 Oct 2008 17:33 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 14 2008, 10:32 AM, said: [image: View Post]VFanatic, on Oct 14 2008, 12:21 PM, said: [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 14 2008, 05:12 AM, said: I pulled the triangular mounts from my…
  39. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 14 Oct 2008 16:25 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 14 2008, 05:13 AM, said: ps- a green scotch brite pad(pot scrubber) will bring your fins back to a nice brushed finish. :fing02: That is a good thought. I had used a fine grain Wet/Dry…
  40. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 14 Oct 2008 16:21 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 14 2008, 05:12 AM, said: I pulled the triangular mounts from my motor because I noticed they were bent just a little, and wouldn't ya know it, I snapped off one of the frikken bolts on…
  41. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 14 Oct 2008 03:22 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 13 2008, 04:29 AM, said: Do it now, while it's out. You'll never have a more convienient opportunity! S100 Engine Brightener is the shizzle for gloss black motors, it's pricey, but…
  42. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 12 Oct 2008 05:42 I will be starting on rebuilding my forks next. However, in the mean-time, started cleaning up my motor. [image: Posted Image] The head covers will need polishing, and I need to do the oil mod. I was thinking of doing…
  43. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 12 Oct 2008 05:09 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 11 2008, 09:15 PM, said: [image: View Post]VFanatic, on Oct 11 2008, 10:41 PM, said: Any thoughts on the Steering Bearings. I have the original bearing races. There is some rust on…
  44. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 12 Oct 2008 02:41 Any thoughts on the Steering Bearings. I have the original bearing races. There is some rust on them, but not bad. Should I try and buff them out, and re-use, or would it be better to find some new ones. What about the…
  45. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 12 Oct 2008 02:07 Wahoo!!! My frame just got back from the Powder Coaters!!!! [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] As I took the bike apart, I have to say I am glad I am doing this. I found many loose bolts,…
  46. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 1 Sep 2008 17:49 Holy cr@p is right. That looks great!!!! I can only hope that mine looks that good when I get to that stage. That is some impressive work. I have been trying to find a chain slider myself, just haven't come across one.…
  47. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 30 Aug 2008 16:09 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Aug 29 2008, 09:39 PM, said: I'm planning to use thin double sided tape *or* rubber cement to put my badge back on, I've got some small solid rivets I can glue in there for looks too. No…
  48. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 29 Aug 2008 19:30 Looking for suggestions. I will be ready in Sept to powder coat the frame and various pieces (brackets, kickstands etc). Here are my goals: - Try to match original frame paint - Keep the badge - Match the original black…
  49. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 26 Aug 2008 15:55 [image: View Post]iamdyslexic, on Aug 16 2008, 07:02 PM, said: my process/johotogame is: take tank off. remove everything (gaskets, fuel lever thing, gas cap, petcock) take to radiator shop pay them to cuss at getting…
  50. 1985 Vf700f Restoration 26 Aug 2008 15:54 Great, welcome to Colorado!!!! Let's keep in touch, I am hoping to have my bike up and running by Spring (at least in riding condition). Partly, due to my budget, and the things I want to do to the bike. For now, I will…

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