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by Lewy987
Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:30 am
Forum: Motorcycle Reviews
Topic: Honda 1984 VF700C info?
Replies: 1
Views: 3189

Honda 1984 VF700C info?

I'm interested in purchasing a 1984 vf700C. the bike has 27,000 miles and is shaft driven. I was wondering if I could a alittle info on the bike before I proceed on buying it.

P.S. the paint is rough

thanks in advance!
by Lewy987
Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:18 am
Forum: Motorcycle Reviews
Topic: Brand new '78 Yamaha XS400 Special
Replies: 4
Views: 5091

cool...

dude! thats awesome you got an old bike with little miles. i have a 1982 yamaha xs400. They're fun and fast. Good luck riding! :D
by Lewy987
Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:19 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: removing JB weld from a gas tank?
Replies: 5
Views: 4047

Weld

I just dont want future leaks.

I'm gunna do everything possible to have this gas tank never leak again.

but thanks for the advice
by Lewy987
Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:36 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: removing JB weld from a gas tank?
Replies: 5
Views: 4047

removing JB weld from a gas tank?

I recently got my hands on a 1982 Yamaha XS400RJ Seca. It is a beautiful bike for its size. Unfortunately it has a fuel leak in the tank. I put JB weld on my tank to stop a leak on the bottom of my tank. It began to leak again recently and I want to remove the epoxy so I can weld it and reapply JB w...
by Lewy987
Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:32 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 1982 Yamaha XS400RJ
Replies: 4
Views: 2627

thanks

hey thanks... I did use JB weld a few months ago. it was working fun. I put some Gumout into my tank. I think that is what caused the leak. Does anyone know how to remove JB weld? I want to weld, then apply JB weld and then POR-15 it like no tomarrow lol.. but first I'm going to try to find a place ...
by Lewy987
Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:30 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Rusted Tank- have a welder patch or get it RENU-ed
Replies: 27
Views: 9222

Wow!

POR-15 and renu sound like miracle workers from the reading I've been doing. I'm gunna look around my area for a radiator shop. Renu sounds like the best way to go. Hirschauto.com seems to have a product very similar to POR-15. Hirsch is a lot cheaper. But its not about the money, its about the qual...
by Lewy987
Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:18 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Rusted Tank- have a welder patch or get it RENU-ed
Replies: 27
Views: 9222

sorry to sound stupid

What is POR and RENU? Where can I go get them? I have the same problem with my 1982 Yamaha XS400RJ... I tried getting a new tank but Yamaha stopped making them.
by Lewy987
Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:11 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 1982 Yamaha XS400RJ
Replies: 4
Views: 2627

1982 Yamaha XS400RJ

hey guys... i have a leaky gas tank :cry: on the bottom of my motorcycle due to rust. I tried to get a new one but they have discontinued making the tank. I've tried J-B weld epoxy and does not last over a month before it begins to leak again. I was thinking about cleaning it throughly and use a tic...