interceptor69

Nice work.  Not sure I've ever heard of anyone replacing the "coils".  Why would one replace them?  Do they wear out over time? 

I recently had the tank off doing a spark plug change and when replacing the tank clamped the metal hose holder too tightly over the hose and noticed on the next ride a strong vacuum when trying to open the gas cap.  Loosened the clamp thingy and no problems.  The vacuum was so strong it was difficult to lift the gas cap.

I know Barber Motorsports Park Museum has quite a few.  In Leeds, Alabama, just east of Birmingham.  Incredible selection of motorcycles (and some racing cars).  Worth a visit.

There's a parking light bulb in there?

Welcome-it's a beauty! Love the silver.

Thank you for the replies.  That's what I thought but wanted to be sure. 

Probably a dumb question but just changed the coolant and noticed after filling, idling, burping, cooling off and rechecking the level is just at the level at the top of the radiator-not up near the top of the cap.  How "full" should the coolant be when topped off?

I believe there is someone who bought a passivated header (it will be in the header thread somewhere) who polished his to a bright shine.  Beautiful!  Not sure if it would affect the passivation but I suppose not. 

9 hours ago, vfrfuzzywuzzy said:

$200.00 from Dairyland,71 yrs old and full coverage,but low limits of liability coverage. 

I did see they offer some relatively low rates but the coverage is minimal but not sure how much is necessary on a bike this old. 

2 minutes ago, Cogswell said:

I pay about $320 / yr for my 6th gen.  I have multiple vehicles and home policy tho - maybe that helps with discounts. 

I have multiple vehicles and home policy as well. 

I was wondering if my rates were competitive with others of the same age bracket and bike.  Mine is slowly creeping up from around $425 a couple years ago to over $500 coming up.  What are you guys paying per year.  I'm 65.

That is one beautiful restoration job. 

Will that guide work for the 5th gen?

I have mine mounted under he screen and above the headlamp.  If one uses the Quick app one can (if one has a phone mount) use the app to turn the GoPro on or off and to start or stop recording.  That's what I do.  Of course I upgraded to the latest version (previously had the small one MotoGP uses) which has a rear screen so when it turns on I can see the screen illuminate. 

8 hours ago, Duc2V4 said:

I took my 2Bros slip on link pipe along with our headers to a local muffler shop. He had it done in less than 10 minutes, handed him $10 cash and was on my way. It was completely uneventful.

hope I'm as successful.  Have no clue who to take it to.  Also the headers are on the bike so can't take them with. 

I have the opposite problem-I need the pipe from the Two Brothers can I got 2nd hand expanded to fit the outlet of the new headers, as they are the exact same diameter.  I'm worried that will split and I know I can't get another one of those...

I stand corrected!

True-who would pay $120,000+ for a motorcycle that old?

Actually #1.

https://www.hotcars.com/valuable-vintage-japanese-sport-bikes/

 I remember reading a story about Freddy Spencer riding a '98 VFR just after they were released around Laguna Seca and posting a respectable lap time.  I bought one right after reading that story.

Fantasy.

I believe my set (never used btw) are somewhere in my shed.  Let me look for them.  

Sound quality is not great and the sound will depend on pipe used-this is a Vance & Hines Ti pipe.  Mine is a '98.

I've always wondered what one of those would be like to ride.  Let us know how  you like it.

My '98 also pulls smoothly from down low to redline.  I wonder if clogged injectors could cause this behavior?  Is this condition constant?  Never varies?  You mention it's worse in warm weather.  Air filter new/clean?  Also wonder if you adjusted the starter valves properly.  I remember one member being surprised that he had adjusted them opposite of what he thought the manual indicated.