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cb1

18 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 17 Jan 2011 Last seen 11 May 2011

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  1. '83 VF750 back on the road, cb1 10 12 Apr 2011 13 Apr 2011 cb1 · 12 Apr 2011 – 13 Apr 2011
  2. Valve adjustemnt Tool? cb1 3 30 Mar 2011 31 Mar 2011 cb1 · 30 Mar 2011 – 31 Mar 2011

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  1. 1st time tmac attendees please read 11 May 2011 18:11 To possibly help out... I was down there for the fall meet-up, and have been down in that area before. I've done more than a few track days as well. From what I understood, the riding was at a "less that what the fast…
  2. '83 VF750 back on the road, 13 Apr 2011 18:44 [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on 12 April 2011 - 09:17 PM, said: [image: View Post]cb1, on 12 April 2011 - 10:54 AM, said: I didn't check the rear shock for air, but the forks are at 0 psi. That's the correct…
  3. '83 VF750 back on the road, 12 Apr 2011 19:32 [image: View Post]Kel, on 12 April 2011 - 02:27 PM, said: What are the tire sizes? The front could have a 130 on it which would make it extremely narrow on the rim. When good rubber started to disappear for the 16"…
  4. '83 VF750 back on the road, 12 Apr 2011 17:03 [image: View Post]Burns, on 12 April 2011 - 11:18 AM, said: that's not normal. Tires are resonably new, the rear is within a few 100 miles, the front has I think significantly more. Profile and tread look fine. Feels a…
  5. '83 VF750 back on the road, 12 Apr 2011 15:54 I rode it just a bit yesterday, and other than the blown fork seal and possibly a tight spot on the chain, all seemed well. But it just wanted to fall into the corners, enough that it was unsettling. I didn't check the…
  6. i want to buy a vfr 400 as my first bike. any advice? 8 Apr 2011 20:38 [image: View Post]Rice, on 08 April 2011 - 02:43 PM, said: [image: View Post]cb1, on 08 April 2011 - 01:43 PM, said: Quote: That is too easy my petite bike favoring pedantic friend.... Look, you're supposed to let them…
  7. i want to buy a vfr 400 as my first bike. any advice? 8 Apr 2011 19:09 [quote name='justsky' timestamp='1302288276' post='771574'] Please, explain me where is difference if you crash on a highway at 150km/h on your 250cc or on Hayabusa at the same speed (or even higher)? As to me, the…
  8. i want to buy a vfr 400 as my first bike. any advice? 8 Apr 2011 18:43 Quote: That is too easy my petite bike favoring pedantic friend.... Look, you're supposed to let them fall into the pit before you start making fun of them. Hopefully they'll still answer. --jeff
  9. i want to buy a vfr 400 as my first bike. any advice? 8 Apr 2011 18:05 I hope that about explains it? Cheers! [/quote] See Jimmy, that I understand. You can change what you want, and it's fine. That's not "outgrowing" that's just the march of time. We all need/want different things at…
  10. i want to buy a vfr 400 as my first bike. any advice? 8 Apr 2011 14:28 Could someone explain this notion of "outgrowing" a motorcycle to me? Is there some kind of ladder climbing thing that I'm, after 25 years of doing this not aware of? What do you outgrow? What causes this? I'm sarcastic…
  11. i want to buy a vfr 400 as my first bike. any advice? 7 Apr 2011 18:42 [image: View Post]rhadoo14, on 07 April 2011 - 05:45 AM, said: hello everyone! i am 20 years old and soon i'll be getting my drivers permit. i want to buy a vfr 400 as my first bike but i am hesitating because am…
  12. Valve adjustemnt Tool? 30 Mar 2011 18:16 I'm assuming that with two feeler gauges we should be able to, without the cam tool shown in the manual, to properly adjust the valves? This on an '83 VF750F. --jeff
  13. What's a 1st-gen 'parts bike' worth? 18 Mar 2011 18:44 [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 18 March 2011 - 10:33 AM, said: Ive got 2 of them under a tarp. VFRD members have been picking the bones........................................ Say Tim, I might need a fork tube for…
  14. NC30 Diet 15 Mar 2011 15:21 Looking at mine, I can't see a whole lot of reduction items. The stock exhaust can does weigh a ton, you can get an adapter link to mount about any can on it, but you have to cut the stock can off. Tyga makes some sweet…
  15. My VF is gone... 9 Mar 2011 19:46 [image: View Post]mechdziner714, on 09 March 2011 - 02:12 PM, said: This post makes me want to get my CB-1 back on the road. Nice trade :fing02: Here's mine on my first trip to Deals Gap. [image: Posted Image] You're…
  16. My VF is gone... 9 Mar 2011 16:03 Update, if anyone's interested.... So....carbs cleaned well the jets at least, other wise they were clean. Adjusted the valves (all were too tight) Swappped front and rear valve covers Ran pretty nicely for a bit. Need…
  17. Call it fate 9 Feb 2011 19:19 So, have any VF1KR forks for sale?
  18. My VF is gone... 17 Jan 2011 21:56 Well Mike, I hope you have fun with it. Now I've just got to get the Big VF in running order. It's going to look nice next to the NC30. If you need any help with the CB-1, don't be shy. Looks like we're both happy with…

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