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Messages - Laverda Dave
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« on: March 28, 2024, 04:21:35 PM »
Welcome to the forum. As Ian has previoulsy mentioned what fuel were you using last summer prior to the trouble? These old bikes like only the very best in terms of fuel, i.e expensive V-Power or suchlike. If you used bog standard supermarket fuel and left it sitting for a while it will probably have gone off especially in the carb bowls making it very hard if not impossible to start the next time you want to use it. Do you know anything about its previous history, hjad it been rebuilt at any point etc? If it had been sitting around for a while prior to you buying it the carbs could have become blocked in the pilot jet circuits. Before taking the carbs off though go through as much of the bike as you can such as checking the plugs actually all fire and are clean (and are any sooty indicating a rich mixture. Is the choke working correctly with the correct settings? Check the ignition timing as well and if still on points check the gaps and condensors. I suspect you may be taking the carbs off to give them a good overhaul and clean in an ultrasonic bath. It's all fun and you'll get to know the bike and they are easy to work on. Good Luck
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« on: March 28, 2024, 09:07:04 AM »
Excellent progress there. The polishing mops are a brilliant piece of kit. Trigger probably bored your barrel and mine at the same time!
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« on: March 27, 2024, 11:57:16 AM »
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« on: March 27, 2024, 11:51:56 AM »
I recently bought some from Planet Silicone on eBay in nitrile rubber. Pretty sure the OD is slightly larger than the Honda original though (for 400F)
That's the supplier I used Ash on recommendation of NJ via another thread.
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« on: March 26, 2024, 09:31:31 PM »
I use clock cleaning fluid on the brassware. I pour some into a jar (you have to dilute it) and leave the brassware to soak for a couple of hours. Once rinsed I put them into the ultrasonic bath with carb cleaning fluid from Allendale. I got the tip for clock cleaning fluid from the Repair Shop on TV and after watching an Allan Millyard video where he used it on some Z1 carbs.
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« on: March 26, 2024, 09:26:00 PM »
That's the size I've used on my overflows. Push on fit and secured with wire clips although I didn't really need them.
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« on: March 26, 2024, 01:32:52 PM »
Next time you're in a newsagents
Check the small ads in Motorcycle sports and leisure
Some nice looking older Hondas
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Do you buy the magazine John😊. I always look at the classifieds in MCN whilst suffering the weekly shop. I don't actually buy MCN, I just look at the headlines 🤣
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« on: March 26, 2024, 01:27:29 PM »
If it’s high, don’t worry if it’s a Honda and been serviced. Pretty much unbreakable engines
Very true especially the VFR with cam gear drive, no long cam chain thrashing around. Lots of the late model VFR750’s around at sub £2k in decent condition. These bikes have got to start increasing in value, an undervalued classic for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: March 26, 2024, 10:12:37 AM »
Thanks all, great advice as always. I am now on the horns of a dilemma between, Triumph Trident 900 and VFR800. Will see if I can find some to try.
It's 29 years since I bought a bike and that was in boxes. Do people allow potential buyers to test ride or is it considered a no no?
Most dealers will allow test rides, take your licence with you but private sellers normally only allow a test ride if you give them all the money on cash first (in case you drop it or ride off) and if you provide proof of insurance that you can ride any motorcycle. If a private seller arranges to meet you in a car park to carry out a sale run a mile because it's probably stolen!
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« on: March 26, 2024, 08:32:29 AM »
I had a new VFR800 for eight years, loved it, best bike I ever owned. I went for a test ride on a new Sprint 1050ST and was seduced by the rawness and sound of it so I px'd the VFR against a new one. After a couple of years I really missed the VFR's build quality and comfort but preserved with the ST and the poor finish and build quality of it (paper thin fairing panels, flaky paint on the wheels etc). After seven years I sold it and bought the bike of my dreams, a 17 year old VFR800 that looked as good as the day it was made. 100% recommended 👍
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« on: March 25, 2024, 01:48:19 PM »
🤣🤣🤣
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« on: March 25, 2024, 09:25:33 AM »
Welcome to the forum Ste. Lots of us on here have a 400/4 so just ask any questions you like and I'm sure we can help. What is the history of the bike? You can post photos once you have 5 posts so feel free to post progress photos as you go.
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« on: March 23, 2024, 09:40:18 PM »
The box would be the finishing touch to a restoration but not sure I'd want to spend that kind of cash on a damp piece of cardboard but then again it is for a yellow one🤔😁
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« on: March 23, 2024, 08:27:14 PM »
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« on: March 23, 2024, 06:15:43 PM »
That looks great. Very lucky to find a plater who will re-chrome a silencer most wouldn't touch them.
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