I'm sure you guys are sick of hearing me say this... Here's your best option: remove it all together. If you get a used one it's bound to fail just like the...
A VF500 is a sweet handling bike on the track and can even embarrass rookie riders on modern superbikes. I would imagine that it is similar to an EX500 but an...
Not sick at all, Jamie. Your stridency gives me the confidence to dump the fuel pump that I anticipate will test bad when I get to that part of my VF500F...
Nice write-up. Knowing that the VF500F came from the Japanese VF400F version, I wonder if the original engine design was intended for a 400 or a 500 capacity....
hi, all. first of all, i would like to say how impressed i am at some of the writing in this group; communication skills are very important, and i am so...
Here's a link to the International Motorcycle Show: http://show.motorcycleshows.com/IMSBrandManager/V40/index.cvn It will be on November 5 - 7 at the San Mateo...
Hello, VF500F member. This company really helped me out. I almost lost my home. I am self employed and I was able to refinance. The best interest rates are...
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Yep, that's it. Some people have claimed to not get the full amount out of their tanks. I never have noticed this, plus it doesn't make logical sense. No...
Well, it was last year or the year before when they had Bubba Shobert's VF Superbike at the San Mateo Motorcycle Show, which made me want to order a pile of...
I've looked over the manuals (Honda and Clymer) and can't tell if this isn't an indication of a larger problem. I noted an oil leak this past week. Today I...
I seem to recall some back posts wherein it was stated that 1 or 2 layers of shrink tubing over the clutch rod (where it passes through the seal) would stem...
Yes, this does work if you can get the tubing to not move. I couldn't talking with a local bike shop, they told be to grind off the outer lip holding the seal...
Earn 5250 US$ in one month without any work. go to http://damn5000usd.250free.com for details Hi, my name is Diana miraz. I joined that business 11 days ago,...
Well, I took my 86 500 to the shop on the 5th of August. Everybody and their brother here in SoCal is having their bike worked on, so they didn't get a chance...
I thought I read that the 85 carbs were the best carb up grade for an 86 engine. That's what mine has. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, Lonny (P.S. I...
Hello Guys Rebuild is going OK. Crank, pistons and connecting rods installed. Gear shafts in place - just sorting out the internal/external shift mechanism and...
Ok, what happened to the seal that was originally in place? Was it pushed into the casing or did you managed to pull it out? I find that my bike is smoking...
In the scanning process where do i upload the pages to? Mark in Minneapolis ... From: chris687537 To: VF500F@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004...
I have scanned and uploaded those pages to a folder I created. I don't know if you have an '86, but the pages are 84-85, and THE SPECS MIGHT BE DIFFERENT if...
Hey guys. The guy I bought this bike from told me about this site so he and it might be regulars here. I however am new to the site, the bike, and street...
... so ... the ... I ... have ... to ... EX500, ... loved ... now ... I'll ... get ... bled ... brake ... replacing ... I am having the same problem with my...
Hi Mark Many thanks for the uploads I have downloaded them and printed off. My bike was registered in '87 so I presume it's an '86, so I'll be careful to check...
Cool. I have a couple tips to offer anyone attacking their VF500F forks for the first time. Whereas it's advisable to use Loctite Blue on the bottom fork bolt ...
Reid, thanks very much for the info. I am headed out into the garage in a couple hours to wrench, once it cools off. I have the front end apart but the forks...
You need one more air tool: An Air Conditioner! It's the best thing I ever added to my garage -- other than a bike. I didn't bother insulating the walls or...
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