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racerman
23 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 7 Oct 2009 Last seen 13 Oct 2011
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All 23- Voltmeter To clarify.... LED meters and indicators draw significantly more current than an LCD meter. If you prefer to monitor the voltage with the bike off, you should use an LCD type meter, however these types do not use…
- Border to Border - Insanity Okay, I'll chime in here and tell you that Monk is dead on. Long distance riding is more about consistency and conditioning than speed. In fact, if during the IBA's certification of the ride it's determined that you had…
- Which online map do you use for route planning? As an IronButt rider, I use Microsoft Streets and Trips the most, but Delormes Street Atlas is also very good. The later versions of both products will allow you to export routes directly into a Garmin device via USB.…
- Question for El Paso area based members Thanks Steve. From what I've learned so far, the Santa Teresa NM crossing looks to be the best choice. I have called U.S. Customs at the Santa Teresa port, and was told if I do this ride mid-week, and not during a…
- Question for El Paso area based members Thanks carlitos92, that is exactly the kind of advice and information I'm looking for. Yes, I must physically have my bike inside Mexico, but I'm hoping for not more than a few minutes. My plan is to cross into Mexico,…
- Question for El Paso area based members I'm looking for information from anyone who has first hand experience with crossing the border from El Paso into Mexico (Juarez) and then back into the U.S. I'm planning an IronButt ride (Border to Border) for later…
- K&N air filter will never use it again Hmmm... This sounds very unusual to me. I have been using K&N air and oil filters since 1976. I have used them in every single car, truck, bike, dirtbike, sand rail, snowmobile etc... I have owned. I have them now in…
- '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix First, congrats and thank you for saving another one of these iconic bikes. I enjoy reading your posts, you have a very descriptive writing style. One more piece of advice for you...if you don't already have one, pick…
- Valve adjustemnt Tool? I agree with VF1000RS, I have done it with and without the cam tool, and on my '84 VF750F the difference is significant. Using the tool I seem to get better results, less noise, and can go further between adjustments.…
- 1983 Honda VF 750f Interceptor Hi Vtwin650, I had an '83, and I currently have an '84 that I bought new. The biggest issue with the first couple of years were poorly heat treated camshafts that would pit and wear very prematurely. I had 4 sets of…
- Saddlesore 1000 on VFR I'm a member of the IBA (Iron Butt Assoc) and I have done several Saddlesore 1000's and a Bun Burner Gold (1500+ miles in 24 hours) on my other bikes, but tomorrow my son and I are going to do another Saddlesore 1000.…
- 84 V30 Magna My brother had one back in the 80's. As I recall, it was a good dependable bike with decent power for the displacement, and really good fuel economy. Carbs will need rebuilding, check the tank and fuel system for rust…
- Calling the experienced carb gurus... I t sounds like a vacuum leak to me too... did you make sure the screws that you remove to connect vacuum lines are all in place and tight? If the bike needs full choke to idle, and assuming you had the carbs all…
- Battery Spark Very doubtful you did any harm to the bike. You simply shorted the battery, which would cause a low voltage condition very briefly. It's not like you pulled any current through any of the bikes wiring or anything. No…
- Dyno results on 3rd gens If the bike was running well for 40,000k I can't understand why you'd modify the carbs. Unless the carb mods occurred when you added the pipe and maybe a less restrictive air filter?? He didn't "drill out the seats" he…
- Helibars I installed Heli-Bars on my 07 a few months ago. The installation was very easy, but you will need a Dremel or small hacksaw to remove an OEM tab. I used a Dremel with a cut off wheel, took 30 seconds, and looked good.…
- Heating / Cooling I'm in the Phoenix area here, Thursday was 114 degrees in the shade. Riding home from work, I got into city traffic, and at one point I briefly saw 238 on my temp gauge. On the highway at 75mph, in our summer heat, the…
- Final Drive hot to the touch? http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/fing02.gif I completely agree with what Monk said in post 11. I've seen the same things he described, and I've also seen final drives go 150,000+ miles…
- Alignment question canib ~ In your original post, you mentioned you had the rear tire patched. Make sure that it was put back on the rim in the correct direction of rotation. I've seen something as goofy as this cause these kinds of…
- Going to Moto GP at Laguna Seca this year Thanks for the info and advice, I'll take it to heart. It's great to get real advice from real riders who have been there, done that. Thanks again, Garry
- Going to Moto GP at Laguna Seca this year A buddy and I will be riding to Laguna Seca this summer for the Moto GP race weekend. Not going to camp at the track, because we are both on sportbikes, and don't want to carry all the gear. (Tankbag and backpacks only)…
- I don't belieeeeeve it!! I thought I may provide a bit of insight here, purely from an electrical engineering perspective. I'm not sure from the original post if the breakdown was caused by the fuse blowing, (going open circuit) or if the fuse…
- Need Exhaust System For 1984 Vf750f Hi, does anyone know where I can get a replacement exhaust system, or at least new mufflers, to fit my 1984 VF750F? The bike currently has a 4 into 2 Wolf pipe and mufflers on it, and after 50,000 miles, its done. Any…
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