Honda VF 500F Interceptor
Just because there is a bike in the shop it does not mean that you can start working on it. You have to know every bike and its specs before you get started. CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN! 1986 Honda Interceptor 500. Hey Bill, your on the ramp! Honda VF 500F Interceptor Engine: Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. Capacity: 498 Bore x Stroke 60.4 x 44 mm Compression Ratio: 11.0:1 Ignition / Starting Transistorized / electric Max Power: 70 hp 51 kW @ 11500 rpm Max Torque: 4.2 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm Transmission / Drive 6 Speed / chain Front Suspension: Air assisted...
Read More1985 Suzuki GS1150
Customers project, 1985 Suzuki GS1150 stretched, 1250 big bore, Dyna ignition, custom exhaust……….stay tuned to see how this one turns out. And this one is DONE! 36mm Mikuni round slides, Dynojet jet kit, Dyna coils/wires, custom exhaust, Hagon adjustable shock, aftermarket cams, valve cover redesign. Now going to Dyno for final tune and hp numbers! Complete front end gixxer conversion, paint and powder coat this fall.
Read More1983 Honda Rebuild
Our latest project, 1983 Honda CB1100F, frame up……powder coat, paint, the works! Motor ready to go in, suspension/ brakes in progress. Stay tuned as this one comes together! Frame up….powder coat….paint….motor….suspension. Slowly but surely. 1983 Honda-2 Done 1983 Honda-3
Read MoreThe Fake Oil Repair
I had a customer report they had a oil leak and thought about taking their bike to the dealer and maybe be charged about $175 ~ $250, $60 to $80 for labor and the other for parts (possible a new oil pan). After removing the fairing I got to see the real problem which was not a problem at all. I explained to the customer that it was an oil and grime buildup over time on the chain and the housing. It would be best to have it sprayed down, cleaned out, lube the chain and get a new oil change since the dealer was not checking this on the last several visits. This is what it looked like...
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