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19 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 4 Jun 2011 Last seen 6 Mar 2016
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All 19- Powder Coating The elf plate must come off, it's glued. Did my frame and swing arm. Agree with previously mentioned, all bearings and races removed. The swingarm needle bearing was a bear to get out for me, did not have proper tool.…
- Vandalized 1991 Vfr Will Live Again In 2014 Had the bike in buckets for a long time while I waited for my brother-in-law to powder coat all the bits and pieces. Guess it took me a while to get the colors I wanted too. Powders ordered from Prismatic Powders. Frame…
- Vandalized 1991 Vfr Will Live Again In 2014 The swingarm has two ball bearings side by side on the right side. There is a single needle bearing on the left. I read a little about why this bearing arrangement is the way it is. It was all beeps and whistles mumbo…
- Carb Details/jetting Advice - 3G I have a 2000 Magna in addition to my VFR. The stock jetting on the Magna is lean and most every owner swaps it out. I did and it works great. The jetting guru over on V4Musclebike.com is super helpful and I believe has…
- Vandalized 1991 Vfr Will Live Again In 2014 I looked for swingarm bearings on Bikebandit.com but they were not available. Found them on Partzilla.com. 2 roller bearings, 1 needle bearing and 2 dust seals. Roughly $47 delivered. First time using Partzilla. If I…
- Vandalized 1991 Vfr Will Live Again In 2014 Had some time to work on the bike over the weekend. I am overjoyed having access to a lift and proper tools. It makes the work a lot more fun. Looking like I will powder coat the frame and swingarm. Not sure yet what…
- Vandalized 1991 Vfr Will Live Again In 2014 I've been slowly stripping my 91 apart as I get time to go to the shop. Next comes dropping the engine from the frame. I think I am going to start by cleaning everything well, then do the clutch, shock and fork work.…
- Vandalized 1991 Vfr Will Live Again In 2014 My vandalized '91 VFR has been patiently waiting in the garage for some sort of activity for nearly 2 years. In that time, I was able to scrounge up all the missing plastic the (rat-bastard) intruder stole from me. I…
- Low Cost '93 Restoration I feel your pain on the rebuild. I've got some to do myself! What a great barn find. How many miles?
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer Quote Same thing happened to my bike, the body work was stolen and the bike has a salvage title. That's why I got it so cheap and why it became the italian stallion. Iv'e done enough test riding and I'm ready for a…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer Hey Karhawk, I just realized you are right across the bay from me. I love the look of the bike and the shots at Lands End! I especially admire your determination to get the job done! I posted here some time ago that my…
- surging lights here's some great info about the R/R. I bought the connectors from the guy in Japan mentioned on this site. http://www.triumphra...or-upgrade.html
- surging lights Agreed, R/R. Had the same symptoms and upgraded to the R1 mod with new connectors all around. Make sure to check the output of your startor and all the connections in between (and replace if possible).
- The Cruising VFR Hi everyone. I ended up buying a 2000 Magna with 6200 miles for $3,200. It's like brand new. I added a windscreen and highway pegs. I rode from San Francisco to Palm Spring to Vegas a couple weeks ago and it was really…
- The Cruising VFR Wow, that's great information guys, thank you! I am planning on using the bike for 2 up weekend rides and an occassional overnight trip down the coast. I have a princess wife that does not ride but loves to ride on the…
- The Cruising VFR That's a good point. Like the Spinal Tap "this one goes to eleven" thing : ) My experience with cruisers is that they're geared a little low. I had an Intruder 800 some years ago and it would cruise at 80 but it felt…
- The Cruising VFR This is a longshot but I am wondering if anyone here has any experience with the 1994 to 2003 Magna 750? I am going to pick up a cruiser bike to augment my VFR (which my wife cannot ride on) and wondered if the Magna is…
- Front preload adjustment If I don't get the front to stiffen up, I have understod, that changing in thicker oil might make a difference ? Thanks again! [/quote] I did some reading here about forks since my '91's forks felt so squishy. Since I…
- Front preload adjustment I have a 1991 which does not have the preload adjustable forks. However, if you look in the "files" section of the site, you can download both the service manual and owners manual for your bike. The preload adjustments…
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