The engine must be removed only to replace the rear downtubes. Otherwise the entire system can be removed from the bike with the engine in place. Jamie...
Jamie, I respectfully disagree. You do not need to remove the motor to remove the rear down tubes. I have done it many times without any extra work. It does...
i'd be so bold as to say the majority of jobs on an engine so... crowded... require a large dose of patience. a small dose of beer usually helps too. =D Mark...
Lonny, can you give me any tips for this? My current exhaust is custom and worn and I'd like to replace it with the stock exhaust. I'd like to do it myself...
Hank, I started my wrenching career working on a 1967 Mustang with a 390 and headers in it. That car taught me more patience, hand contortionism and dexterity...
Hi, I have removed and replaced the rear exhaust headers without engine removal. Not easy and it was several years ago so I don't recall exactly how it was...
I removed the rear header pipes last year with the engine in the frame. It was pretty difficult, but can be done. Bear in mind I had the pipes off the engine...
I have a faded 84' if you're interested. I'm in Toronto Canada. Tony ... From: brian_cranna [mailto:brian_cranna@...] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005...
Hi im in Ireland and have a 1986 vf500 for sale in good condition starts and runs perfectly totally original 52000 miles a good bike never let me down and a...
Hello all, My son's 'ceptor engine started making a clicking noise. The noise is steady, "seems" to come from the lower right side, and speeds up with the...
Well, can't confirm for a VF500, but on a ZX11 if you see gold flakes it's likely the #3 con-rod bearing going bad. I hate to say, but that just isn't good...
the silver lining to this dark cloud is the opportunity for complete engine rebuild, jet kit, and hopefully soon the holeshot exhaust...... =D Mark in...
Would it fit an '85? If so, is there any way you can send a picture, so I could at least try to see how it would look? If it will fit, I am interested, so let...
It's basically exactly the same as the upper for the 85+86 provided that it's not an F2. The 94 is White with red/burgundy stripe. The stripe is faded and...
Hello. Thanks for answering so quick. I'm in San Francisco, California. I would want to paint it anyway, because the rest of my bike is dark green. Just send a...
Will do. Tony ... From: Brian Cranna [mailto:brian_cranna@...] Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 1:52 PM To: VF500F@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [VF500F]...
i just recently noticed that the vin plate has come of the side of my 86 vf500f. is there anyway i can get another one made using the numbers off the frame and...
Well I discovered something interesting yesterday The petcock off of a 1985 will NOT work on a 1986!!!! So, I am still in search of a petcock for a 1986 Honda...
Sorry to hear that. Honda engineering is wonderful, but sometimes they just can't leave well enough alone. Since I've been stripping my 'ceptor down I have...
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Yeah, it was weird. Its not like they were even close. The 85 - plastic fuel screen, small opening from the tank. The 86 - Welded (Brass maybe?) metal pipe...
I'm going to be selling my '86 VF500. Bike is in Washington, DC. 22K miles. Starts easy, runs strong and good. Burns no oil. Bad stuff: Bike is weathered....
Hey all, I'm rebuilding an 85 Vf500 Interceptor. The motor is frozen, so I'm looking to replace it instead of rebuilding it to get it on the road quicker. I...
Don't know, but I have the carbs you would need for your bike if you need 'em. ... looking to replace it instead of rebuilding it to get it on the road ...
There shouldn't be any problems fitting the engine, it shoudl be the same, but the internal gearing is different. 5th gear in the Magna is the same as 6th gear...
Use your carbs and airbox, you have to change the neutral safety switch ( Magnas have an OD light ) and bolt er on up. ... From: "ixiisix" <ixiisix@...> ...
Thanks guys! Anyone know of a good source for piston rings??? Matt ... From: joethorn@... To: VF500F@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005...
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