I wish I could wrap things up quickly…
It’s hard to find time to relax.
Please note that we’re not really looking for work right now.
This is a continuation of the VTR1000F where we installed the rear suspension the other day.
We replaced the air filter. We also replaced the secondary air filter inside the box.
We also replaced the spark plug. It was really black, which makes me wonder if the carburetor is running rough.
According to the manual, the drain is around the front bank area…
We replaced the coolant.
The radiator cap was at its limit, so we replaced it.
We cleaned the brake calipers. The piston action is a bit sluggish, so we might want to consider an OH soon.
The second choice for pads has uncertain delivery, so we’ll make do for a bit longer…
I want to fix that straight fitting that’s pointing in a weird direction soon… maybe.
We’re replacing the lever tip with an Antlion.
We had the bushing puller made beforehand. For press-fit work, instead of using a box, making a perfectly sized piece on the lathe makes the job more reliable.
With sleeve-type work, just supporting by the inner diameter makes the job much more reliable.
Honda’s frame is really clean, I have to say.
The VTR1000F is such a good bike yet so affordable. Don’t you think it could become a trendy image-change bike if we swap out the bodywork?
To be continued.
