Captain 80s

I really think that's a good plan. You will never have to worry about the cooling o-rings again and you will know for sure the carbs are good. Then you can confidently move on to other things if you still have some symptoms. About 1% of "the guy"s out there can do a proper carb clean and setup on a V4, but you never know. Also, I have part numbers for the all the cooling system o-rings in FKM/Viton from a vendor I have used over a dozen times at pennies on the dollar if you want. Also for the carbs.

You probably should have pulled carbs so you could replace all the coolant system orings and go thru the carbs, which it really sounds like it needs.

So in 24 hours you diagnosed the problem, ordered the parts, learned how to get to the problem, received the parts, and put it back together?

How was it before you took it apart? 45 degrees should not be a problem for properly set up VFR.

At a base level, I have a Broad Form Liability Policy thru Dairyland that makes me legal for any bike I'm on, whether I own it or not. Above that I insure some bikes thru Allstate. They also have my cars and house, but the bikes are a separate policy from Auto. I can negotiate a value with them that includes custom parts and accessories, and covers all of our gear. Everyone will have a story and these companies are still for profit, but for the most part Allstate has been decent to deal with when problems arise. When I worked at the Honda Shop, dealing with Progressive was the worst. But that was 30 years ago, so that review is pretty much irrelevant now.

Yoshimura. Full system, 4 into 2. There are not exhaust tips near the license plate.

Download the Service Manual and find out. 1990 - 1997 VFR750F Honda Service Manual

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I have 3 sets of forks apart right now in the shop, I can try and verify threads tonite if you would like.

I like mine with fruit, but sometimes just a little powdered sugar is nice too.

Up til now, it's obviously the '95. He's been chasing that feeling thru a few VFRs. 😉 That's is a great list of past/current bikes. Welcome!

I also didn't say that. I was referring to testing what you have built. You won't pay for a test/certification that you don't need to sell a helmet (or accessory) in a certain market, unless to meet regulations and/or perceptions. Aaaaaaaaand..... I'm out. Enjoy your new AGV St. Stephen and ride safe!

This was an interesting read: Revzilla - Helmet Safety Ratings 101

Absolutely. Admittedly, I do have a helmet problem. I currently have 7 Arai that I rotate and wear depending on my mood and bike I'm on. My latest: And I don't even own a Suzuki. But it sure looks great next to my Edwards, Mamola and Spencer.

I didn't say that at all. Just because a helmet "could" pass Snell, doesn't mean it "couldn't" also pass ECE. So the Strada is manufactured in two versions using different methods? One that passes ECE, and then they make a less safe version that just has to pass Snell? /s

The ability of a helmet to protect your life is of course a top priority, but there are also things that cost money that make being in a helmet all day pleasurable. I'm certainly not saying you have to spend $1K to be safe and comfortable, but you can keep your theoretical $200 ECE helmet, testing alone would account for a good portion of that build budget. Just because a $1K Snell helmet isn't ECE rated, doesn't mean it couldn't be. Testing and certification costs money. The Holy Discussion Trinity: Oil, Tires, Helmets

Another possible factor is the cost of having helmets tested and approved to meet certain countries' requirements to be sold there. That affects the price of bike accessories as well in the UK.

I fitted & sold Helmets (in the U.S.) for over 10 years in the 90s and 00s. Arai & Shoei were the best, and it usually came down to fit if brand loyalty wasn't in play. HJC came on the scene in the budget / medium category and were great helmets. Then HJC upped their game and I thought they were one of the best values, lots of bang for your buck. I sold A LOT of HJC helmets. The early "modern" AGVs were heavy in my opinion, but the quality and fit was decent. Now there are many good choices that don't have to destroy a gear budget. The one that fits your head shape the best and offers the safety and features you're looking for... great. My very first helmet at age 9 was an open face Arai, got a Freddie Spencer Super Vent for my 16th birthday. They have always fit my head shape perfectly and nothing else goes on my head, regardless of price.

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You say "drill upward", is there a casting mark or a spot that is good on the bottom as a reference, or did you actually drill down to make sure your spot under the lid was where you wanted it?

Sounds like the US 1992 VFR *PB184MU* GRANITE BLUE METALLIC. Its a Pearl "Black" with blue metallic flakes sprayed over a Purple base coat. You can check under your seat and see if the original Paint Code sticker is there. Careful, the tank will have more clearcoat than the rest of the bike and is more resilient to polishing. Also, the graphics on the tank are clearcoated over (if original), but not on the rest of the bike, so graphics can be removed. Before: After:

80's lipstick on a groovy 70's chick. I think that's a pretty good looking bike too. Always liked the big GS/GSX1100ES too.

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With how clean everything is, the previous owners must have had that cover off quite often. I'm really surprised they weren't better about replacing the c/s sprocket more often and general chain maintenance. /s

Yep.