The project

[Ottawa]

What started out as a quick fix and a long summer of riding has turned into your standard "make it look real pretty" job. Thanks Earl for the mod spacers for the carbs. I will need to look into some threads to get an idea how to deal with the adjustable needles. Here are a few pics to show the progress. At present, I am doing some modifications since she is taken apart. Moved the TCI box, will get at carbs soon, changed oil, strengthened the plastic because some day it will crack there! Lube what I can lube and generally looking at every bolt.

I think, well the little lady thinks" I should go with a single color close to the original brown with the burgundy tint. I will probubly add some more metal flakes to it.

[bongobobny]

Looks fantastic!! Good job!

 

Yes, the basic mods can turn into major projects, can't they?!!?

[Marcarl]

looking pretty good,,,,a real nice 85.

[skydoc_17]

I still think the 85'VR is the "Best of both worlds" as far as the bigger rear trunk, and the sleak lines of the MKI VR.

"Tinkering" is a never ending labor of love on these machines.

Your bike is "looking good"!

Earl

[friesman]

I still think the 85'VR is the "Best of both worlds" as far as the bigger rear trunk, and the sleak lines of the MKI VR.

"Tinkering" is a never ending labor of love on these machines.

Your bike is "looking good"!

Earl

 

I agree!!!!

 

(Of course it couldnt be because I have an 85)

 

Brian