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Noticed a few drops of dried coolant on the inside of the fairing just under the water pump. The water pump drain bolt also had some dried coolant, but it was snug. Checked the Service Manual, and it states: After finding the inspection hole with an inspection mirror, I found more dried coolant (see photo). This was taken after a short ride with the bike at operating temperature. So is it time to replace my water pump? Bike is 11 years old with 13,xxx miles. Coolant was replaced about three years / 4,000 miles ago. Thanks!

Ok. So I believe I have found the leak from my carbs. It seems to be that the fuel joint gaskets (Items #7 circled in red in the photos attached). The problem is that my Clymer's book doesn't tell how to disassemble the carbs to this degree. It just says refer to a local dealer. I do not have the money to pay someone to repair it at the moment so I am going to attempt it myself. Does ANYBODY out there have a manual or web link that may have step by step instructions, with photos if possible, that I can refer to in order to get this completed? I have the new seals/gasket sets just need the know how. Thank you for any of your help.

Hi Guys/Girls, can anyone give advice on this. My Old Boy and I have just started servicing the 94 750, and as we were flushing the coolant system we’ve noticed that there seems to be a fresh oil leak that has just started on the 3 bolt exhaust flange at the rear of the motor. We originally had a smokey exhaust when we first picked it up, this has stopped. We believed it was either old stale fuel, or a slightly sticky ring. The rear spark plugs had a coating of oil while the fronts were clean. Any advice would be handy on thoughts as to what could be occurring? If it’s a sticky ring, any way of releasing it? And if this isn’t the case, what cost am I looking at to get into the motor to fix this ? Thanks Hendo

Does any one know what size oring woukd work for the fan switch that i could buy locally? Honda part is 13.5 x 1.4. I am trying to not have to have something shipped.

Gents, front right hand pipe is loose around the metal corner pipe coming from the oil cooler radiator. Need to know best way to fix, if it just a replacement hose can you suggest the best places to order one. Or if a jubilee clip will suffice. Attached a photo for more detail,

So I just finished cleaning the carbs on my 3rd gen VFR and I noticed there is fuel dripping out of tube #39 (see diagram below) at the top of the carb assembly. Obviously it's not running well. It's dripping out enough that it's leaving a pool on the garage floor. What the heck does this mean and how can I fix it?

Just got a new to me 96, 34000 on her, and a few upgrades. I've been lusting after a VFR for years so I'm pretty stoked. All is good with her but found a very slow leak under where the rear shock is. It is an aftermarket ohlins unit and prepped by Traxion. I'm not really sure what's above the shock or if something else may be leaking, or chain lube or something else....thoughts?

After finding and reading the How-To on oil change and coolant flushing posted here I decided to go ahead and get started learning my bike. First issue to come to light is that the fairing screws are in need of replacement. Second discovery, I didn't have any clips to remove so I need to find those too. Now, to the meat of my problem. After getting the fairings off, I was just looking at every nook and cranny. You know, the thing you should do before you buy a bike? I notice it is really greasy/oily, but discount it as maybe chain oil being flung around. So I look under the bike and I see that there is fresh oil seeping. Immediately anger level jumps to the point of irrational thought. I wanted this bike so bad I wasn't my usual thorough self and I may has seriously screwed the pooch. Anyway, here is the first sight when the fairing is removed: Move in a little closer: And a different angle: Needless to say, I stopped the oil change before it started. No use putting new in if the damn thing is going to be taken apart. I just stopped, took some pictures and came inside. I didn't even try to see if they were just needing tightened. I cannot move forward until I get some direction. I am a computer nerd for godssake! Any help would be appreciated. Paul