danksy Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Well, I've done it. Gone from 0 - 3 bikes in the space of 2 years I've bought a VFR400 that's been stood idle for 10 years as part project and part for the fairings to put on the Mrs's VFR400 to give her some more confidence on the track! I pick it up in 2 weeks, it hasn't been started in 10 years, and the brakes are seized on, and I know jack $hit about motorcycle mechanics! The aim is to get it running again and onto the track for my mrs. so she doesn't have to run the risk on her immaculate roadbike. Now i've got to work out how the heck to get it going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Nice and safe for her then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon690 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 The VFR400 is a lovely bike, the engine is a lovely piece of engineering, a real gem. If it's been idle for 10 years and wasn't preped for storage then it will need a complete strip down before it's ridden, hoses and seals will have perished and everything will have seized or be jammed with gunge (the carbs and tank will be full of goo if they weren't drained). The main thing is to take your time. Or you could just stick some fresh fluids in it, hook up a nice strong battery and see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Buy a Haynes manual ..... and then try to work out what they're saying to do Good luck with it fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Well,I've done it. Gone from 0 - 3 bikes in the space of 2 years That's nothing. In the 2 years I've been riding I've had: Yamaha XT125X BMW F800GS (*) Yamaha Serow 225 AJP PR3 200MX DRZ-400S (*) Honda Hornet 600 Triumph Bonneville T100 (*) (*) Still have these ones Think that might change again soon as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 im doing my hardest not to get in to bikes but the new is aprillia is getting me hot and bothered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I've been good. 2 years with the CBR600F 6 months with the CBR1100XX ... and the 600. Currently looking at trackbikes to swap the 600 for. Wopps - I take it you don't ride at all at the moment? Are you talking about the RSV4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 used to do motocross years ago untill my bikes got stolen. to be honest anything with an engine has been in the blood but have stayed well away from bikes. risk vs fun has always put me off. sorry didnt mean aprilla, meant the augusta: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scotty Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Lovely bike and the new one is much more suited to road use than the previous one. Of course it's still a proper track tool and very pretty with it. My mates has an F4 312R which he took to Portugal when we went. There was also a new one there so it was interesting to compare them (we were in the same garage). Unfortunately we did have a proper look at it as it broke down. Thanks one of the points of "character" about buying Italian. Gorgeous look all the same. I hope it's not impolite to suggest that maybe it's a bit hardcore for your first road/track bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yeah wopps, you'd muller yourself on something like that The Hornet still has way more ability than i do , but I did look closely at the new blade in the bike shop this morning (which they'll offer me at £200 a month 0% APR) plus the hornet :secret: :smashfreak: ++++++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Now i've got to work out how the heck to get it going Flush tank and carbs with petrol- no need for V max at this stage Clean air filter- sometimes removing it will rich up the air / fuel which can help with the initial 1st start up New battery New plugs Clean fuel filter Replace tubes / air breather and fuel lines WD40 everything Remove wheels, sort seized brakes and add new pads Check front forks (pitted fails MOT) and seals Check re suspension for movement and correct operation Replace chain and cogs if required- de gunk with paraffin and once clean soak in the best quality high viscosity oil you can find Tyres replace if cracked / perished / mis shappened Find a long hill and bump until she fires. If that doesn't work then a trip to an engine doctor will be required. Top end engine rebuild is quite complex on any pocket rocket and unfortunately unless you have 'spanner man' skill is beyond DIY due to 16v cams etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yeah wopps, you'd muller yourself on something like that The Hornet still has way more ability than i do , but I did look closely at the new blade in the bike shop this morning (which they'll offer me at £200 a month 0% APR) plus the hornet :secret: :smashfreak: ++++++ lol dont worry i wont do it. im staying away from bikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Flush tank and carbs with petrol- no need for V max at this stage Clean air filter- sometimes removing it will rich up the air / fuel which can help with the initial 1st start up New battery New plugs Clean fuel filter Replace tubes / air breather and fuel lines WD40 everything Remove wheels, sort seized brakes and add new pads Check front forks (pitted fails MOT) and seals Check re suspension for movement and correct operation Replace chain and cogs if required- de gunk with paraffin and once clean soak in the best quality high viscosity oil you can find Tyres replace if cracked / perished / mis shappened Just one thing to add to that lot.... Fork Oil. It degrades a lot and its amazing the difference it makes when you replace it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Just one thing to add to that lot.... Fork Oil. It degrades a lot and its amazing the difference it makes when you replace it Engine oil & filter ? Wheel/swing arm/headraces will probably be shot too. Get a Haynes manual & start at the beginning by the time it passes scruiteneering you will have good bike mechanic skills ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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