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Hey there!! I've been trying to find that push rod for a 1ifan 150cc pit bike, its the exact one and Ive looked everywhere and anywhere and everytime something shows up its for the horizontal version of that engine. Do you have any idea where I could purchase one? That would be absolutely amazing!!! Thank you!
I was very worried when he pointed at the engine failure being the starter pinion tooth breaking. I had aan Amazon starter that ate every tooth on the starter and replaced it with a used original starter on eBay. I thought I was doomed when I heard him say it broke the engine. Until he pointed out that the mechanic was an utter knob.
Thanks so much for posting this. I’m a visual learner and this helped tremendously. I believe my stator/ reg/ rec has gone on my bike, so instead of just changing things I have no idea about, I now have a better understanding of that they actually do. Will help with troubleshooting. Cheers!
@TheMotorcycleMuse It's always a good thing to come across vids of bikers diy outside storage/protection solutions like this. Particularly as this video demonstrates, the requirements of making something compact and low profile so that it doesn't interfere with the view or aesthetics of the surroundings. Also, always useful to receive and reply to those productive comments from others who find 'flaws' or garner solutions in the two most important aspects- Anti-Theft and Moisture control. I'm also at the drawing stage of deciding what design profile and ease of access I need. Great video 👌
Its just best video i ever seen on youtube! Good health to you my friend and thanks for the video! I have a Harley, there is one button to turn it on and off, I hope it works...
I bought this bike as my first bike - it's already 23 years old, with 37,000 km on the odometer. everything is fine except for a slight noise in gear no. 6, but only when under load. something like a rustling chain. Is this a sign of worn gears in gear 6?
Good information.. I have just purchased (last week) a 1991 VFR750, 3rd Gen I believe? It’s all original, white (I really wanted a VFR in white) with only 14k miles.. I have 6 other 90s bikes & have been riding since ‘89, but I’ve never owned a VFR.. well, I’ve fixed that now 😁 Looking forward to getting to know this bike
It’s great that you’ve made these videos, but…I feel you should have scripted them rather than the obvious ad-lib, I’m looking for tutorials for my daughter presented in just this fashion but became exasperated by the umming and awwing, the dumbing down to a level not in keeping with the presentation and the hanging on a subject referred to a previous video, I’m not wanting to be negative, I just feel you have something here that you could seriously raise the game on
24:55 I'm changing out the head gasket due to a coolant leak in the front cylinder. is it imperative to disassemble both cylinder heads or is this just your advice for full disassembly?
The lamest description ever. It was complete to the fuel pressure shutoff valve on the fuel pump fluid inspection. Without the carbon vapor the thing won't fire right anyway..
Thanks for the in depth video. I have a question about the location of the bank angle sensor. In later VFR's it is in the front of the bike. Is that true with your VFR?
Great job. Found this whilst looking for a temp solution for my 2 bikes whilst I build my garage/garden room at the back on my house (on to a private access road). May well do the same using your helpful video. I did have a thought on your set up as see at 4:48 there a view down your side passage to the rear showing the stepped block and brick-coped party wall that also recesses in narrowing the width of that gap further. I wondered if it swapped out for a thin fence that followed the middle line of the lower front wall if that would give enough wiggle room (and it would probably mean a wiggle!) to get your bikes down the passage? I imagine you considered this and may not have or want the garden space fo this anyway but just a thought. I'm also currently obsessed with groundworks (as part of my learning on myh project) and note that a very tidy cement base you have there out front!
Is there any difference between the 1 gen(99-02) and 2gen(03-15 I think) besides that the 1 gen have a caburator and the 2gen has FI? And what gen is the motorcycle you are showing?
My bike has an off/run/off switch, a 2 position light switch, and a start push button, when I turn my key on with the ignition and press the start button it starts the bike regardless of which position the off/run/off switch is in, it also continues to run whichever position that switch is at if I move it, my next issue is my lights will only come on when I put that 3 way switch to the run position but this then also starts the motorcycle without pressing the start button, it continues to turn over the starter motor until I turn the light switch to the off position, any ideas what is going on with this? I really want to keep the switch as it’s the original 1980 switch for my Kawasaki. If I do have to replace it, would wires be the same colour on all switches? P.s I also have parasitic drain of around 1v loss over a 12 hour period, could this be cos of this issue with this switch?
Got a dumb question, Changed oil and in my haste blanked out the fill spout on the right side and instead filled on the left stator cover where you can view the timing marks. I ended up putting 2qts on the left side and 0.9 on the right, I have not started it yet but will that be enough oil to circulate back into the normal fill or should I full drain and fill in the correct right side? Thanks **Update - It finally flowed into the reservoir just took a good 24 hours, was fairly sure the crank had a channel to allow the flow just was odd it took that long
I think I would use dome headed coach bolts rather than screws to build this excellent project, and maybe locks at top and bottom to stop thieves twisting the door open? However this is just what I need as I am stuck for space with no room for a normal size shed. Thank muchly!!!
There are little caps over your fuel mix screws remove them to get at the screws and make your mix richer to get rid of the pops and bangs. Honda made the bikes mix super lean but if you go at the exhaust altering it in anyway or air filter you will have to retune your carbs
That box metal part is common to be rusted out but its not load baring its probably due to those bikes coming in from canada or us to the uk. I have 3 that have that box part totally rusted out and one that is intact as it sat in a container for yrs due to god knows why. Otherwise the steel on it is like gun metal
Ive seen another video where the guy had a sliding rail for the front wheel. He put the front wheel into this ( like a bike courier van putting front wheel so it cant topple) and then just pushes the bike in. Thank you fir sharing your excellent idea.
For motorcycle with electric start and kickstart, how starter clutch disengages electric starting system when being kick-started? Both are engaged with crankshaft at start
The main thing I hate about the VFR, and I've had several, is the single sided swingarm is pointless with the exhaust located where it is. It negates the ease of wheel maintenance. Also, having owned the Suzuki RF900 during that era, that or CBR 900 were cheaper to maintain. The VFR's best attribute was its cures. They are boring. The flat torque curve and lack of excitement over time is a buzz kill. That's why people got rid of them but come back. Oh, I've owned 4 over the years.
Forgive me my noob question but I have to replace a damaged indicator. (2 wires) If I mistakenly connect them the wrong way, can that cause a short or will it just not function? The bike is a 33 years old Suzuki. Thanks!
