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andy1100

20 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 18 Apr 2016 Last seen 13 Sep 2016

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  1. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection andy1100 29 18 Apr 2016 3 Oct 2016 andy1100 · 18 Apr 2016 – 3 Oct 2016

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  1. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 13 Sep 2016 17:38 Update: This project is on hold for now. Hopefully i can get back to it in few month. Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk
  2. New tires for the VF1000F 13 Jun 2016 00:51 Wow...what a beauty Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk
  3. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 6 Jun 2016 04:43 20 hours ago, Mohawk Bike looks like new. Ha..ha...That's an illusion of the 6 foot photo Thanks for the advice for tire install, didn't think about that aspect
  4. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 5 Jun 2016 07:32 June 04, 2016 Today had a very productive day, managed to install new rear tire, that took a while. Got the tire on, but just could not get the bead to sit properly. Took the wheel to Harley dealership, they spent 1/2…
  5. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 3 Jun 2016 17:30 June 02, 2016 Finally got around to assemble the rear shock Showa MB2-003. Filled it up with Lucas Syntetic forck oil weight 10. Put a new seal in. Nothing spectacular pretty straight forward. The shock worked fine so i…
  6. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 25 May 2016 01:03 All right , as promised first 2 videos: https://youtu.be/EeZJ9tbA0k8 https://youtu.be/EeZJ9tbA0k8
  7. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 25 May 2016 01:01 Dutchy, 5/19/2016 at 2:56 AM You take your mother-in-law with you on motorcycle trips?? :goofy: Ha..ha... NO...but when camping I hate riding to the nearest store drunk. This way i load up with beer and relax :)
  8. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 19 May 2016 00:51 May 18, 2016 Trailer rebuild is done. All i have left is to make brakets to position the fenders and i can go back to vf750. [image: 68a5756b9632a651feed81bfd1fd567f.jpg] Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk
  9. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 17 May 2016 20:57 May 17, 2016 2 weeks has passed since last post, no progress on this project. Been busy rebuilding my pull behind motorcycle trailer that I've built 2 years ago, on the way back from Sturgis in 2014 got hit by a piece…
  10. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 17 May 2016 20:38 Yes, it looks somewhat complicated, I e-mailed Pete cause I had some questions, he told me he's done about 15 of them.
  11. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 17 May 2016 18:27 Allyance, 5/14/2016 at 1:14 PM I did my 83 last summer, paint & powder coat, replaced just about all the rubber parts & seals (Ozone & age makes them brittle), OEM part are all available on Partzilla. Any aluminum parts…
  12. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 17 May 2016 18:13 http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/shock-rebuild-showa-air-over.381537/ Here's the link. The fella's name is Pete. E-mail him if you have any questions.
  13. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 6 May 2016 07:51 Forbes Nice, your motor looks almost new...keep pictures coming. I'm assembling parts at the moment, I'll start posting when I get to actual rebuild work. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk Yes, the engine doesn't…
  14. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 6 May 2016 07:46 BillyZ Going to check the cams? Yes. Pulled off top covers today. The cams look ok dont see any scoring. Will try to mic them without pulling camshafts off. Pics tomorrow... Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk
  15. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 4 May 2016 11:52 May 03, 2016 The forum is up and running again...Thanks. Haven't made a lot of progress since last week. 1. Pulled out the seal from rear shock, used a bearing race as a tool. Found a very good write-up on another forum…
  16. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 20 Apr 2016 05:14 I looked closer at the rear shock today, pulled the boot off. No signs of oil leak. As per manual, it says to remove the seal in order to replace the fluid. I don't have the special tools (yet) to remove/install…
  17. Help Needed Finding Coolant Leak 19 Apr 2016 07:40 Another option is to use fluorescent dye. You will need a dark garage and a black light for this. Works very good, i used this method to find an oil leak on my car. Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk
  18. My Old Girl Is Getting A Makeover. (83 Vf750F) 19 Apr 2016 07:25 Your bike looks awesome. I can see you replaced the rear shock, can u provide few details. I have a 83 bike that sat in boxes since 2003. Im worried that all seals will start leaking as i put her back together, so might…
  19. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 19 Apr 2016 07:13 Today's progress. Started frame assembly, installed new bearings into the swingarm and attached it to the frame. Next, i want to take apart the rear shock and change all fluids. Id like to replace the seals, if i can…
  20. 1983 Vf750F Resurrection 18 Apr 2016 21:18 Hello guys. Few yesrs ago friend of mine gave me half a dozen of boxes and said this is a 1983 VF750F that had burned fuel relay and probably some problems with the harness. He took the bike apart, but then came…

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