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Offline Handlebar

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78f rises from the dead.
« on: June 06, 2022, 09:27:03 AM »
I want to thank the members here for guiding me through with my build. After sorting out the problem head, finding a 410 head in Florida, having a cycle x rebuild , reassembly. Here she sets. Ride on!
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2022, 09:28:51 AM »
Old kerker off a xs1100.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2022, 01:29:59 PM »
Good job...bet it sounds good!
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2022, 04:21:39 PM »
 That muffler looks awesome.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2022, 08:37:10 PM »
Nice job, congratulations!
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2022, 07:25:19 AM »
Got a little seat time today. It runs very well maybe a little rich with the stock airbox and stock jetting,but I can live with it. Front brakes are soft, braided lines should clean that up. Probably going to need a new set of steering head bearings. All in all it is a good one. The Kerker does sound great a lot better tone than the jardine slip-on on my 76F. Anyone headed to the Gilmore swap and show this weekend? Me and Dr.Wang are going to ride down there Saturday. The CB's will stay home and the aspencade will get the call.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2022, 10:54:47 AM »
Quote from: Handlebar on June 08, 2022, 07:25:19 AM
Got a little seat time today. It runs very well maybe a little rich with the stock airbox and stock jetting,but I can live with it. Front brakes are soft, braided lines should clean that up. Probably going to need a new set of steering head bearings. All in all it is a good one. The Kerker does sound great a lot better tone than the jardine slip-on on my 76F. Anyone headed to the Gilmore swap and show this weekend? Me and Dr.Wang are going to ride down there Saturday. The CB's will stay home and the aspencade will get the call.

I'll be at the show with both race bikes. My son is showing his Z50 as well. Should be a great time of the weather cooperates.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2022, 03:38:18 PM »
I gptta work til noon saturday, so looks like I am gonna miss the ride.  I will be around sunday, have not decided if I will show a bike or do the swapmeet seller thing....  Leaning towards swapmeet.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2022, 08:54:08 AM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on June 08, 2022, 03:38:18 PM
I gptta work til noon saturday, so looks like I am gonna miss the ride.  I will be around sunday, have not decided if I will show a bike or do the swapmeet seller thing....  Leaning towards swapmeet.

Make sure to stop by the show at my spot for an ice cold NA beverage and to shoot the sh*t a bit. Im going in style, with a few bag chairs and the easy up for some shade.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2022, 02:50:24 PM »
I will definitely look you up. I have not been there before, most of my time will be spent in the swap area.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2022, 02:50:48 PM »
Quote from: slikwilli420 on June 10, 2022, 08:54:08 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on June 08, 2022, 03:38:18 PM
I gptta work til noon saturday, so looks like I am gonna miss the ride.  I will be around sunday, have not decided if I will show a bike or do the swapmeet seller thing....  Leaning towards swapmeet.

Make sure to stop by the show at my spot for an ice cold NA beverage and to shoot the sh*t a bit. Im going in style, with a few bag chairs and the easy up for some shade.
ok for sure
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2022, 02:13:39 PM »
Anyone recognize this head light bucket? Put in on this year's ago and cannot remember what it came off of.  I think 750A
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2022, 08:25:01 PM »
Quote from: Handlebar on June 14, 2022, 02:13:39 PM
Anyone recognize this head light bucket? Put in on this year's ago and cannot remember what it came off of.  I think 750A
It might be a GL1000 bucket
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2022, 12:08:29 PM »
Great to see another survivor!
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2022, 05:51:20 PM »
I have been riding this now for about 200 miles or so,little 40-50 mile loops. It seems to be good . No signs of any leaks. The stock jetting seems to be quite rich all four plugs are the same,heavy carbon. I thought I read somewhere that the pd46 carbs have a fixed pilot jet and can't be replaced. These are 46A. I might look for a set of pods and see what happens. But for how it is fine.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2022, 06:20:28 PM »
Looks like 42A. . I did find a good seat from 75-76 . Wiping it with baby oil to soften it up.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2022, 04:29:59 PM »
Took a nice 70 miler today with my bud and his 83 vfr. We switched for about 20 miles and I must say the v4 is a lot of fun.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2022, 08:38:38 AM »
Quote from: Handlebar on July 04, 2022, 06:20:28 PM
I did find a good seat from 75-76 . Wiping it with baby oil to soften it up.

Did the oil make it slippery?
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #18 on: July 09, 2022, 06:03:46 AM »
The baby oil did soften the seat material, it soaks in quite quickly. Yes,it is a bit slippery but not bad.
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Re: 78f rises from the dead.
« Reply #19 on: July 09, 2022, 11:15:50 AM »
Quote from: Handlebar on July 07, 2022, 04:29:59 PM
Took a nice 70 miler today with my bud and his 83 vfr. We switched for about 20 miles and I must say the v4 is a lot of fun.

Wow, a VFR that still has a working transmission!
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