Another VF1000R reborn

About 2 years ago I found a VF1000R just outside of Montreal and I jumped at the chance to own I bike I have always admired and tried a few times to own. Anyhow, like a true VFR owner, I could not leave weel enough alone and decided I would dod a couple minor repairs....

2 years later and the bike is finally back together and on the road... just a minor carb issue to sort out and it will be done (till I swap CBR F2 wheel this winter...). Thanks to all the infiormation on this site and help for a few members.

List of modifications and completed work.

Front Forks:
Replace fork oil 15 Wt
Replace fork springs 1.0 Sonic Springs
Replace fork seal & dust covers (OEM)
Paint sliders (red)

**Sonic spring is shorter than stocker
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**Completed
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Replace steering head bearing
Paint triple clamp (black)
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Front Brakes:
Replace front brake pads
Change master cylinder fluid
Clean & grease caliper
Paint caliper (gloss black)
Add speed bleeder
Replace brake line with SS

**Completed
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Rear Brakes:
Replace rear brake pads
Change rear master cylinder fluid
Clean & grease caliper
Paint caliper (gloss black)
Rebuild rear master cylinder
Add speed bleeder
Replace brake line with SS

**Completed
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Exhaust:
Paint connecting pipes

Bodywork:
Repaint stock colors
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Cooling System:
Test thermostat
Replace o-ring

Clutch:
Replace clutch line
Change fluid
Add speed bleeder

Motor: This was the most trying part of this project. As some may recall in an earlier post, I tried to drill & tap the main oil gallery, but I cracked the engine case and neeed to pull the motor to repair. Luckily I found another motor with about 4K miles and attempted a 2nd time to drill & tap. It went smooth and with the help of KELS we swamped the motors. All went well until the last few twists of the wrench when he heard "pop"...You guessed it, the fitting caught the frame rail and cracked a 2nd case.. Had the first case welded and decided to go with another direction. (Dave Dodge top end oiling modification)
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Rear Suspension:
Upgrade with VFR shock from Jamie Daugherty
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Finally I added new speedo cable, painted frame, LED tail lights, and some new OEM fasteners
Still need to sort out a fast idle problem on the carb, but this old bike runs super smooth and powerful.

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Way to go Dylan! Looks great. Can't wait to see it in person. I always get a little tingly when I see those stock colors.Takes me back. :fing02: :fing02:

Awesome! :fing02:

Outstanding job....still lusting for one!

Very nice, Dylan. Always good to see the old girls restored to such good condition.

Dirk

Nice work Dylan! Too bad about the 2nd motor! :sad:

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 19 October 2010 - 05:37 AM, said:

Nice work Dylan! Too bad about the 2nd motor! :sad:

No so bad. Now I have a full spare motor with around 4K on the clock. I just need o get it welded and it will be there if/when I need it.

I was about 2 weeks late otherwise I would have made the your group ride...

[image: View Post]VFRDYLAN, on 19 October 2010 - 07:22 AM, said:

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 19 October 2010 - 05:37 AM, said:

Nice work Dylan! Too bad about the 2nd motor! :sad:

No so bad. Now I have a full spare motor with around 4K on the clock. I just need o get it welded and it will be there if/when I need it.

I was about 2 weeks late otherwise I would have made the your group ride...


No biggie, sounds like we can blame it all on Kel anyway! :wink:

mmmmmmmmmm.....

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 19 October 2010 - 07:48 AM, said:

No biggie, sounds like we can blame it all on Kel anyway! :wink:

I figure I can play that card to get his assistance on the wheel swap and PC the rims in his homemade oven.

Nice job! Love to see them brought back to such a fine condition.

I hope that someday I can restore a bike that well!


:cheerleader:

[image: View Post]VFRDYLAN, on 19 October 2010 - 07:56 AM, said:

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 19 October 2010 - 07:48 AM, said:

No biggie, sounds like we can blame it all on Kel anyway! :wink:

I figure I can play that card to get his assistance on the wheel swap and PC the rims in his homemade oven.



Wait a minute! I thought I was doing that for beer NOT guilt!! :angry:

[image: View Post]Kel, on 19 October 2010 - 09:38 AM, said:

[image: View Post]VFRDYLAN, on 19 October 2010 - 07:56 AM, said:

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 19 October 2010 - 07:48 AM, said:

No biggie, sounds like we can blame it all on Kel anyway! :wink:

I figure I can play that card to get his assistance on the wheel swap and PC the rims in his homemade oven.



Wait a minute! I thought I was doing that for beer NOT guilt!! :angry:


You're going to give him beer AND coat his wheels?!? NICE!! :goofy:

Very nice! Good work, I really like how it turned out.

[image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on 19 October 2010 - 10:53 AM, said:

Very nice! Good work, I really like how it turned out.

Thanks for your help witht he rear shock. What a difference.... Quality work.


Any thoughts about my fast idle problem? (from earlier post.... Bike fires up and once warmed up off choke, it will idle at about 1500 RPM - should be about 1100. Once i take the bike out and it gets hot, the bike will idle between 2500 - 2800 RPM. Truning the idle speed adjuster does not impact the idle - the knobs seems to just spin freely like it is broken) I've run Seafoam through the 1st tank and no changes. Bikes runs smooth and powerful.

Very tasty :fing02:

Fantatstic job! The paint looks awesome.

[image: View Post]talldrinkofwater, on 19 October 2010 - 03:23 PM, said:

Fantatstic job! The paint looks awesome.


Indeed... who did the paint work?

Looks amazing! Enjoy the classic, after all that effort you put into it.

As for the fast idle, on my restoration I had a similar problem and had to first bench synchronize the carbs with a thin strip of paper, then sync them again once on the bike (with my $5 manometer). Maybe you've done that already...just a suggestion. The idle adjustment barrel maybe loose cuz it has been backed out all the way, non?

Cheers!

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 19 October 2010 - 05:52 PM, said:

[image: View Post]talldrinkofwater, on 19 October 2010 - 03:23 PM, said:

Fantatstic job! The paint looks awesome.


Indeed... who did the paint work?

A local guy from Elliot, Maine.
Took him quite a long time to build stands to line up all the lines (panel to panel). I have a complete set of spare bodywork and he swore he would never paint it again.

[image: View Post]Sparrow75, on 20 October 2010 - 12:13 PM, said:

Looks amazing! Enjoy the classic, after all that effort you put into it.

As for the fast idle, on my restoration I had a similar problem and had to first bench synchronize the carbs with a thin strip of paper, then sync them again once on the bike (with my $5 manometer). Maybe you've done that already...just a suggestion. The idle adjustment barrel maybe loose cuz it has been backed out all the way, non?

Cheers!

What do you mean "with a thin strip of paper"?

I'm a having a heck of a time trying to reach the right front cylinder. Back two...no problem.

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What do you mean "with a thin strip of paper"?

I'm a having a heck of a time trying to reach the right front cylinder. Back two...no problem.


When I accidentally separated all the carbs from each other on my VF750F (which I later learned is not advised) I needed to synchronize them. From all that I have read, the synchronization of the four carbs on the bike is difficult if the they are off by a lot. The VF1000R maybe completely different for synching, but somewhere someone recommended bench synching the throttle plate position either by eye (looking at the four throttle plate positions when slightly open relative to the starter jet/small hole) or use a thin strip of paper. I used a 4 mm wide strip of paper and adjusted the throttle plate until I could just drag it out with similar resistance on all four carbs. Then installed the carbs on the bike and did another adjustment with the vacuum guage. Spray some carb cleaner on the carb boots, if there are any leaks the rpm should suddenly change. Airbox and filter should all be installed for accurate synchronizing.

Are you trying to reach the adjustment screw for the front right? I recall it being very tight to reach with a small wrench/screwdriver/socket. Isn't the #4 carb the reference carb and with no adjustment screw?

Of course, something else may be the problem for a fast idle.