Iron Horse

My '86 XVZ13 has a loose dash - yet the nuts seem tight. Anyone have any ideas for a fix? Thank you!!!

HI Kevin, My 1986 VR VIN# JYA1NL00 X GA002801 Built 3/86 Mileage 39255.4 Sure appreciate this place - it's been a big help to me!

Hi all! Just wanted to let ya'll know that my bike has finally been cured of it's problem. I finally threw up my hands in defeat and took it to the shop at BBRP in Bellingham, WA. They found something in carb #1 wedged so tightly that it just wouldn't flush out. And since the bike had been sitting for about 2? years before I bought it, it was a wonder that I could ride at all considering all the varnish build-up. Also I wanted to say a hearty THANK YOU!!! to all who tried to help me. It sure feels good to hear it rumble and ride it down the road again!

Goodmorning, Frank - I am amazed at all the wonderful help I have received thus far! Certainly will replace the fuel filter. So far, the beast has been soaking in Seafoam since Saturday night. Will be firing it up this morning to see what will happen. If it still leaks, you can rest assured that I shall be trying your trick. I thank you for your input! Well, the neighbors are up now, so lets see what happens, shall we?

Hi, Randy! Yes, I have opened up the carb drains and also blew in some (a lot) of Seafoam up the drain hoses. It's been soaking since Saturday night. Today, after my neighbors wake up, we'll start her up and see what transpires. When I bought the bike last September, it had already been sitting for a couple years. Probably lots of varnish build-up. Thank you for your input! I am amazed at all the help I am receiving!!!

That's good news! I'm pleased that you and the beast are back on the road

Sorry to hear that, mralex714! Sounds like I better keep a fire ext. close by!

Thanks for your input, Dave! So far I have poured a rather strong solution of Seafoam into the tank and then squirted lots of Seafoam into all four float bowl drain tubes. I'm letting her soak until tomorrow or so. At this point I'm crossing my fingers! Having to tear into the carbs is not my cup of tea. ;-)

Thanks for the info, Gary - I surely do appreciate it! Will try a few taps to the carbs first and some Seafoam before we go deeper. At least now I have a better idea what we are dealing with.

Hi! I have an '86 VR that started leaking large amounts of gas when it runs. As far as I can tell, it seems to be coming from an area (above?) the mono shock. When I looked at a diagram, I noticed that there are some carburetor air vent hoses in there somewhere. So, assuming that the vent hoses run back near the mono shock, would a sticking carb float cause all that gasoline to leak when the engine is running? Thank you!!!