islandmech Posted March 15, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 15, 2010 I am just now reassembling my 86 VR after much TLC over the winter. Question: has anyone left the black air dampers off the engine? {just on top of the valve covers}. Any reason to use them? I want to thank all the technical contributers here for their work, it has helped alot on my project! The list.... removed fairings and fixed all the plastic cracks with epoxy and "glass,and repainted fixed class computer rebuilt the suspension/bushings with the zerks, lubed shaft etc removed the stereo/cb and all related components and replaced the plastic covers with stock non-VR parts [about 30 lbs of stuff} replaced the seat with aftermarket {bought used from here} replaced fork seals and front brakes replaced the pipes with new Macs {bought here} adjusted valves,tuned,carbsync etc I only rode the bike once after buying it last fall... so I am itching to get going! Thanks, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 15, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 15, 2010 They help keep heat from coming up on you and tend to deflect it out the sides instead. They also help keep water, etc from the spark plugs. You decide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted March 15, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 15, 2010 I am just now reassembling my 86 VR after much TLC over the winter. Question: has anyone left the black air dampers off the engine? {just on top of the valve covers}. Any reason to use them? After the first ride in 100+ temps you'll know why they're there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmech Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted March 15, 2010 Thanks for the info...... i wish we had that kind of heat. I do get the water though... damn west coast rain cheers, Gary:snow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted March 15, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 15, 2010 Thanks for the info...... i wish we had that kind of heat. I do get the water though... damn west coast rain cheers, Gary:snow: But it's a dry rain...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6m459 Posted March 16, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 16, 2010 I only rode the bike once after buying it last fall... so I am itching to get going! Sounds to me like a picture is called for here. C'mon, lets see that bike. Brian H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaWhiskey Posted March 17, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2010 After the first ride in 100+ temps you'll know why they're there..... He ain't lyin'! Ran a couple hours in about 110 degree heat. After that ride, all my package needed was some BBQ sauce. The heat came right up through the seat. For some reason mine do not have those things. Must of been the PO that took em off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted March 17, 2010 Share #8 Posted March 17, 2010 He ain't lyin'! Ran a couple hours in about 110 degree heat. After that ride, all my package needed was some BBQ sauce. The heat came right up through the seat. Hey I put 7 hours in the saddle at 105deg. I have 'm and it still got real toasty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmech Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted March 18, 2010 Ok Ok I'll get some pics up soon...... gotta find that swimsuit model first..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warthogcrewchief Posted March 18, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2010 Nah, that ain't bad...as long as you stay moving and wear plenty of sun screen. Out here, it's the "dry heat". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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