Mwdaug in one of his replies re: 1982 Honda VF750 S said "I have the gauge troubleshooting manual if you want it." mwdaug is this a honda publication different from the service manual? If so I would like to get a copy from you or information on how to get a copy.

In the carb

Look for a fuse panel, probably under the seat near the battery. Fuses can also be inline on the positive wire.

You are correct; the (minimum) recommended fuel octane rating for your bike is 91. In fact, this applies to nearly every Honda motorcycle that I can think of. Back in the 60's and 70's, Honda used to recommend an octane rating of 95 - or higher.

Try starting it then pull the plug out right after trying if the plug is wet you have to much fuel and the float is stuck or has a hole in it and it is most likely your problem if you have fire. if it is flooded you can pull out the spark plug and clean it and kick the motor over to get excess gas out of the cylinder try installing it again then start it, does it fire up? if it does it's flooded due to the problem listed above. If it does not start pull plugs out again add a cap of motor oil in the cylinders and if the plugs are dry reinstall plugs and see if it runs, If it does it may have stuck rings the capful of oil will make the rings seat once this happens they rings should loosen up if not and it will not run after you shut it off then you have low compression. This is assuming you know you have a blue spark to the plug and have cleaned and gapped the plug or plugs. If you need more help psot here and reply tothe e-mail you recieved with this. Hope this helps.

http://www.shopcarpartsonline.com/electrical_components_14.htm

If you can't finf it there let me know..

Sounds like valve timing is off,check your tappet settings,allways gets worse when hot.

Yes. Be sure to use premium gas. No ehtanol allowed.

Hi there - not really a solution, but i found an article where someone mentioned a mistake in the clymer manual regarding the timing issue on these bikes - i will have to track it down, might be in one of my saved articles. Give me a few days and ill probe into it - google (setting timing honda vf750 clymer) and you might come across it! Regards -