Yesterday Project 41, a 1987 VFR700 F2, awoke after several years of slumber. Following an oil change, valve adjustment, compression check and a freshly rebuilt set of carburetors mounted, the button was pressed and "Old' Blue" fired instantly. After a brief warmup the sync gauge was connected and the screws were turned till the carbs were happily playing together.
This bike is showing 32,000 miles and was hatched May of 1987 from the Marysville, Ohio assembly plant in Candy Wave Blue & silver. There's no shortage of cosmetic issues here, but my first step is always to confirm mechanical viability, and it appears that this one has passed that test. Here's a short start-up video….
This bike is showing 32,000 miles and was hatched May of 1987 from the Marysville, Ohio assembly plant in Candy Wave Blue & silver. There's no shortage of cosmetic issues here, but my first step is always to confirm mechanical viability, and it appears that this one has passed that test. Here's a short start-up video….
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