OK...so I've been onboard here for a couple of months....I've had my 83 vr for about 3 days more than that.
It has about 85,000 KM on it
My bike is OK...but a long way from fast.
I just figured it was the way it is because it is SUPPOSED to be a couch on wheels.
My last bike was a 83 Yamaha 900 Seca( inline 4, shaft drive) that was MUCH quicker and the Seca had a heavy sport touring faring on it...and bags too.
From what I read here ...they should be pretty quick...(even though mine is not blue!)
OR IS THIS JUST B.S. "BRAVADO"....or some sort of "p*ssing match"
It idles smoothly, has no miss or sputters all the way thru the rpm range, don't see any smoke from the exhaust.
I kick it down to 3rd to pass at 90 km (55mph or so) and it doesn't really pull...more like just steady acceleration..
I've only had it up to about 130 km...but there is more.
I'd like to start giving it a complete going over....but I am on a VERY tight budget so I can't rebuild it or anything!!!
I'd appreciate any suggestions on where to start