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  1. jeremyr62
    I have a 98 version and it's the same. It seems worse when the engine is still warming up but never goes away completely.
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    I would put a smear of moly grease on the lobes too or chuck some oil at the top end before you run it. The oil pressure can be slow to build in my experience.
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    Well that's one less thing to worry about for sure. That top end looks as dry as a bone though.
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    You could just transplant a Fireblade front end? 😀
  5. jeremyr62
    Well done those men. I hope I can still keep it up at 82. (Riding I mean).
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    The big advantage you have with the VF750 if you are in the UK is they imported a lot of them expecting to make a killing and then didn't because a) it was expensive (justifiably as it was not built down to a price, and b) the saga of the chocolate camshafts that really hammered the image. But they did sell them eventually. They are not collectable now so it will have to be a labour of love. Nice ones still come up from time to time for silly money but as far as I can tell they don't sell. Plastics, petrol tanks and exhausts will be the hardest parts to find. When I was looking for OE collectors for the VF500 bikes I had, Ebay US was the best. Southern states don't use much, if any salt, so you could get really good collectors from there. Postage was a pain but the boxes themselves were cheap enough. Hopefully the same for the 750. Original end cans will be really hard to find. Marvin might make copies. They are OK and look nice when new but are not great quality. I like the 750 and would have had one if I hadn't realised the later model updated 86 500 was better. The 750 never got any updates unless you count the VFR.. I agree that a full resto is a complete waste of time and money IF you actually want to ride the bike. Just get it rideable and have fun, I always say ask how many miles will you do on it? I had a VF500 which I babied and bought millions of parts for even spare engines. I had it for 9 years and I did the grand total of about 4000 miles on it. I then sold the lot for a huge loss. Doh! Good luck, the journey will be great.
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    See you again at 160934.4 km then.
  8. jeremyr62
    What is the last photo showing exactly? Can,t work it out. Some weird oil filter removal tool? Or have you got the horn?
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    In my experience the Honda OE heated grips don't get as hot as aftermarket. I had the OE grips on a VFR1200 and now have them on a NC750. They are woeful compared to Oxfords (and probably most other aftermarket types). I agree with Leon though, when it gets really cold you need heated gloves.
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    A locksmith will have that picked in no time.
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    EUR400 sounds like a very fair price for a bike with a spare engine in that condition, assuming the tank and plastics are good. V4 Hondas seem to be forgotten bikes when it comes to the classic bike market. I had the opportunity to read two UK bike mags on a ferry the other day, both dealing with old bikes (Classic motorcycle mechanics and practical sports bikes I think). Full of inline fours from the 70s and 80s, mainly SOHC Hondas and Z900 type Kwaks. Not a V4 of any description to be seen. Backing the wrong horse if you expect to flip it and make a shed load of money. (However you have the whole of Europe to sell to so I expect that makes a difference).
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    How much? Looks decent. Do they have lock up garages in the Netherlands? You need one.
  13. jeremyr62
    Jeez what a bargain for EURO 300. It looks in solid condition too.
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    Gotta say, you have a shocking diet 😁
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    Tacky 😁
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    Sounds like a two stroke. Your neighbours will so happy to hear that first thing in the morning.
  17. jeremyr62
    Thanks but no. The last thing I need is more parts.
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    Decent parts bike though. Be a reasonable project too for 300 euro.
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    I had to do the same with a set of VF500 carbs. It is straightforward enough but fiddly work. Take lots (and lots) of photographs before you start and be very methodical about it labelling stuff where necessary. Does the spare bike you have have a set of carbs too. Keep these as a reference or practice on them?
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    And the timing is OK? If you have spark, petrol and compression it will fire eventually.
  21. jeremyr62
    The density of iron corrosion products is a lot less than the iron itself so hopefully you still have some steel left.
  22. jeremyr62
    Take the spark plug out and put your finger down the hole (not that hole). Now push it down the road and test for compression. with your finger. And try not to get arrested at the same time. I take it you have plenty of petrol?
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    I remember when small capacity 4 cylinder bikes were pretty much the norm in the 80s. Compared to today's ubiquitous parallel twins they seem very exotic. I have heard a rumour that Kawasaki are bringing out an inline 4 cylinder 250. Should be interesting if true. Here are some old pictures of my VF400 from 1984. Owned a year and then I couldn't 'afford to insure it so had to sell it on.
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    Yes, trying to offload. "Trying" is apt. It's a great bike to ride though so I keep my options open. That Firestorm (snigger) looks the part.
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    You ever consider rear sets for the 500? Amazingly you can still get new ones for it. http://www.fastfromthepast.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=vf500 Tempted I am.
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