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doslocos · 04-15-2012, 09:43 AM

Hi all,
New to the forum. My dad gave me his old bike and I am working on getting it running. It is a 1986 vt1100 that he purchased new. I am getting it all cleaned up. Just waiting on a battery to see if it runs.I have changed all the fluids and drained the gas. It sat for about 2 years with out running. My plan is new gas with sea foam in it to help with gunk that is probably in the carbs. Any other suggestions? I will try to get some pic's soon.

BTW lots of good info on here.

Chromebones85 · 04-15-2012, 11:23 AM

Those old bike are awesome! i have an 83 honda shadow 750.
The project right now though is to find out why it's not cycling coolant properly. haha got the whole engine off right now and i will be going through the carbs and upgrading the jet to handle slash pipes and k&n air flow. I'll check back with you and look forward to seeing pics!
Welcome again and good luck on the build! I have riding around fort collins with my shadow. i live in mn though but i go out there to visit my buddy.
the last pic on right is up in horse tooth canyon Colorado.

gordo2472003 · 04-15-2012, 11:59 AM

After two years I wouldn't rely on just seafood to do the job. U have a great bike so you should just pull the carbs and make sure they are good and clean. Congrats on the bike.post pictures when you get a chance.

SuperboyX · 04-15-2012, 12:02 PM

Welcome to the forum.

pmm856 · 04-15-2012, 11:34 PM

Cool

doslocos · 04-16-2012, 08:41 AM

Thanks for all the reply's. I just got a service manual. I guess I will start reading about how to remove the carbs.

04-15-2012, 09:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
doslocos Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: S.W. Colorado Posts: 8	New guy from S.W. Colorado Hi all, New to the forum. My dad gave me his old bike and I am working on getting it running. It is a 1986 vt1100 that he purchased new. I am getting it all cleaned up. Just waiting on a battery to see if it runs.I have changed all the fluids and drained the gas. It sat for about 2 years with out running. My plan is new gas with sea foam in it to help with gunk that is probably in the carbs. Any other suggestions? I will try to get some pic's soon. BTW lots of good info on here.

04-15-2012, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chromebones85 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: South Minnesota Posts: 54	Welcome doslocos! Those old bike are awesome! i have an 83 honda shadow 750. The project right now though is to find out why it's not cycling coolant properly. haha got the whole engine off right now and i will be going through the carbs and upgrading the jet to handle slash pipes and k&n air flow. I'll check back with you and look forward to seeing pics! Welcome again and good luck on the build! I have riding around fort collins with my shadow. i live in mn though but i go out there to visit my buddy. the last pic on right is up in horse tooth canyon Colorado. Attached Thumbnails

04-15-2012, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
gordo2472003 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: marysville,Ca Posts: 363	After two years I wouldn't rely on just seafood to do the job. U have a great bike so you should just pull the carbs and make sure they are good and clean. Congrats on the bike.post pictures when you get a chance. __________________ "Layde" , my 86 VT700

04-15-2012, 11:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
pmm856 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Cool

04-16-2012, 08:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
doslocos Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: S.W. Colorado Posts: 8	Thanks for all the reply's. I just got a service manual. I guess I will start reading about how to remove the carbs.

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