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Well, carbs off again...... Last weekend I (after some electric issues) had it running outside my house (fortunately) as after a while carbs flooded heavy! It just poured fuel from the carbs. 😞 So I just pushed it back into the garage... This morning decided to pull carbs off one more time. I can't get it what's wrong. I suspect a fuel line could have come lose but no, as you blow in the fuel line there is a pressure against so it indicates the float needles seal, as if you turn the carbs around let some fuel out then your blow comes out in a breather pipe. Fill the carbs whit a small canister (for sync used whit out OEM tank) and your blow in the fuel line has pressure against, no leaks. The only thing I can now think of is one float have had to been stuck for some reason and fuel pumps thro and out the breathing?

One of my favorite spots on my dayly commute ride

Some progress. Valve's are adjusted New spark plugs in Also the drain holes are now open. Cylinder #2 spark plug cap is changed to a other good one as it didn't hold in place. The corroded spark plug is from that cylinder. The new carb rubbers are in, carbs back on bike Rear turn signals, the front ones that is moved back has to short wires So lengthed them bu cutting and putting in a new wire in between to still use same connection plugs. Soldier the new connections Then the tail section on, wish rest of fairings would be in as nice condition So next to put coolant in engine tank in place and need to get some fresh fuel and then see if it starts

Some pictures from ride home from work yesterday CBR is indeed a joy to ride as my ride to work is not that long, but on nice road's

So the smaller M/C sure did do wonders to the front brake, more feel in level as slightly less pull needed for higher brake force. But now the OEM one is back, as I robbed it to the RC24... There is a reason. The ZR7S will stand for some time. Reason, the cam chain. The manual adjuster did help holding the chain tight, but seems for some reason the chain is stretching in alarming rate as the odd ticking as started cold came back. It's like the chain try to jump off the tooth's and snap back on track. As valve cover off you can see the chain is all way on as it enters the cam chain sprocket (inlet side) but on top you can see a gap on bottom. The bike still rides ok, but sure I don't like to risk that some day it jumps a thoot and give more engine damage. Also the cam sprockets seems not having wear so a new cam chain is the way to go. As valve cover off checked the valve clearance and needs adjustment to, most in tight end of spec a few tighter... I have a friend that will help me whit this but he will not have time until during winter.... My friend was a bit confused however, for reason why the cam chain is so stretched, it should be a model that holds for a long time. The carbs model became noisy whit high mileage so the odometer miles he believes are correct. The bike has been sitting much, maybe in dumped condition so cam chain has corroded? A few pictures from the last rides Still like the bike a lot

Well finally time to open this box Decided to start whit the brakes The parts I needed Then calipers mounted, brake lines in place. Decided to put the M/C from the CBR1000F to have a matching pair as the clutch M/C level had lot's of play and the CBR one was rebuild not long ago. There is a issue however, the clutch side fits fine but the brake side reservoar touch the bar so wouldn't not angel straight against bar. So if I keep this need to grind some material from M/C or bar. The piston size is also slightly different, OEM is ⅝ ~16mm, CBR is 14mm. Should also have a 3rd gen VFR M/C hanging around that needs rebuild as level but the level from the OEM M/C should fit, it's ½" so 13mm through. I recall the level of the pull on my 87 RC24 had a short pull but needed quit high pull force even all was rebuild. So a smaller M/C should give slightly longer pull but less force needed whit better feeling.

Crabs are back together Still awaiting the inlet rubbers, should arrive next week. But no worries, will check valve clearance before putting them back as I now have better space. I don't have a manual anymore sadly, so can someone say which cylinders valves are to check when the crank mark is in certain position?

Well the ZR7S cam chain started to make noise at times, so did put in a manual cam tensioner as the OEM is known to fail It needed trimming in other end to fit but otherwise a good part. Cam chain worries are gone. Decided to test the CBR1000F brake M/C I have (14mm), now mounted but test ride still to do, hope to get better feel in level compared to orginal that is ⅝ (~16mm).

Picture of today Didn't hit it Instead just enjoyed twisty road's, a bit longer from home And on CBR

Well I have this It's from a Suzuki, a 1988-89 RGV250 to be exact. It's ⅝ so rough 16 mm. The CBR600 is ½ or 13 mm like most Honda from the era (even not CBR900RR, it's also ⅝) and I fear I loose level feel whit it. My FJ1200 has OEM a ⅝ / 16 mm but as it didn't work I tried the 1990 CBR1000F one I had around that is stamped 14, so 14mm (even most list a ½ rebuild kit for it 🤷) and the feel of brake force was much greater whit that compared to the rebuilt OEM I now have on the FJ. Even consider trying that 14mm m/c on the ZR7S that also has a ⅝ M/C. Talking of the ZR7S Had a spin on it today Great bike!

So got a bit into the carbs I'm amazed how clean they are Inside! Sure they are dirty outside Well fuel leak I think actually came from the tube between the crabs rather than the flowt bowl seals Through the flowt bowl seals where sure not good anymore, hard as brittle Also one tube was cracked, it's on the breath side through Guess better chance all as apart anyway. Have not checked what OEM costs, wonder if better quality or get aftermarket that should hold today's fuel whit high alcohol content? A other thing The more I look at this the more I'm convinced that the tail can't be much rised whit this Devil exhaust, 7 mm clearance now between exhaust as shock linkage. So need to figure out what choice's I have, sure would like to keep the exhaust as good looking in my eyes, not so long silencer compared to other offerings. Franklin if I have to let the Devil system go OEM silencers is the choice for me, unless I build a left side exhaust 🤔

Out enjoying the F2 CBR for a change Even my wrists don't really enjoyed riding it I still enjoy it. Does anyone know a motorcycle model that had a M/C whit remote reservoar for the brake fluid that is ½ or 13mm in piston size? Looking for one to make the RC24/2 clipons possible to fit.

Like I did say, not going to buy a other bike/motorcycle. And agreed, it's not worth buying whit that much parts needed change it can be frame is damaged to. There is actually a other in same town/village for sale that is a 88 that also has a 86/87 fork/wheel but right front fairing that has a hilarious screen!! Wonder if same blacksmith has made them both? Both are listed for 1100-1200€, way to much even if I was in a hunt for a other RC24. I was a bit tempted on a RWB RC24 that was listed for 1800€ and good looking, but was a bit far away, but don't have to think of it anymore as sold 😅

Well, I'm not in the hunt for one more VFR, but still browse local sales site for fun, and this VFR750 got my attention, not that I want tu buy it but something weard whit it.... It's listed as a 89 model, but first looks like a 86/87 that is issued as leftover, bit looking closer I noticed the 88/89 passenger pegs, as 17" wheel spoke pattern and exhaust sure looks 88/89, while forks, front wheel as fairing and panels under seat say 86/87. So as I happen I can check Vin based on license plate number and indeed it's a 89 bike by Vin number! So partly this has had a accident some time and repaired whit parts from a 86/87! Well actually the add says rev counter don't work, no surprise if dash is from a 86/87 and put on a 89 model 😅