Project 22, my recently acquired '97 VFR750, was quickly put on the rack for a tear-down and assessment. The initial checks went well. The carbs looked good with just some basic cleaning needed — the low-speed jets were clogged and the old gas was getting kinda gummy on the slides. The valves are still in spec, which is a good thing. Valve adjustment on these bikes is a bit involved, requiring camshaft removal and shim replacement. It may be basic mechanics, but care and precision is needed. The cylinder compression checks showed no surprises.
With the bike apart I'll clean and check the usual suspects like electrical connections and steering bearings. And while awaiting delivery of fresh spark plugs and heater hose I've wired in connectors for the addition of heated grips. Other issues which have presented themselves are roached seals in the clutch master cylinder, leaking fork seals (which have contaminated the front brake pads) and....well, that's about it. The Michelin Pilot Road 2's look nearly new but the date code shows them to be nine years old, beyond my comfort level.
I hope to light the fires by the end of the week.
I hope to light the fires by the end of the week.
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