Project 20 is a very special 1986 VFR750F. It's special because it's an all-original red/white/blue example with only 5300 miles showing. Owner Rich has generously allowed me to be the one to put it back on the road after a period of inactivity. Like all my projects, this one began with a strip-down and thorough mechanical checks before starting the engine.
Mice are always a potential problem with stored bikes, and this was no exception. A messy nest in the airbox rendered the carburetor set nonfunctional, but lots of TLC and a few replacement parts put us back in business. Turns out the little varmints set up home in the mufflers too. Last week the day finally came to hit the magic button. Here's how it went:
Mice are always a potential problem with stored bikes, and this was no exception. A messy nest in the airbox rendered the carburetor set nonfunctional, but lots of TLC and a few replacement parts put us back in business. Turns out the little varmints set up home in the mufflers too. Last week the day finally came to hit the magic button. Here's how it went:
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