Project 24, a 1995 VFR750, was stripped of its robes yesterday. This is always the first stage in my process and reveals both the cosmetic condition and much about the mechanicals. In this case, the bodywork is showing a few small cracks here and there along with small areas of rash. After a thorough cleaning the plastics are broken down into their component pieces, repairs are made, then the paintwork sanded and machine buffed.
With the carb set removed I immediately give a peek into the intake tracts. It's difficult to get a good photo, but these are probably the cleanest I've seen on an old VFR. Carbon buildup is common on the upper valve surfaces and even works its way up the stem. At 39,000 miles these valves are barely affected.
The carbs also look pretty clean (they've likely been serviced at some point) but they'll get a full cleaning and o-ring updates.
The engine valley under the carbs is usually a mess, and this one's no exception. Fifteen minutes of cleaning does wonders. I take care to cover the intakes with zip-tied plastic for cleaning and storage. Those small hoses will be replaced while I have access — for more on that procedure, see the Maintenance page; "Small Coolant Hose Generic Replacement."
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The carbs also look pretty clean (they've likely been serviced at some point) but they'll get a full cleaning and o-ring updates.
The engine valley under the carbs is usually a mess, and this one's no exception. Fifteen minutes of cleaning does wonders. I take care to cover the intakes with zip-tied plastic for cleaning and storage. Those small hoses will be replaced while I have access — for more on that procedure, see the Maintenance page; "Small Coolant Hose Generic Replacement."
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A fresh set of Avon Spirit GT tires arrived this week, but that's a ways down the road.
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