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6133
Hi Ken, Look like they use the same data as M.R. Motorcycle. Prices are not the same, though. Thanks anyway ;o)) Noël ... From: Ken Lee To:...
Noël Auger
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Jul 1, 2006
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6134
Hi Noel, The best bet as far as prices are concerned is to look up the part number on one of those sites, then go to http://www.servicehonda.com/parts.php The...
Ken Lee
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Jul 1, 2006
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6135
Hey ! That's better and better ! ;o)) For one VF500F front caliper piston : Price in France : EUR 30.55 (about USD 34) Auuuuughhh ! Regular US price : USD...
Noël Auger
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Jul 1, 2006
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6136
Hi Noel, Just noticed it is August 1st 2006 over there in France! ... Tom Mutant VF1000R "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs,...
Thomas Westby
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Jul 3, 2006
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6137
Yes, Thomas, I'd also noticed that when all the memory loggers in the PC began to ring. At first I didn't know what was happening, then I saw the date and hour...
Noël Auger
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Jul 3, 2006
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6138
At partsnmore you can get caliper pistons for USD 20 (vf1000). Not sure they have some for the 500 and unfortunately, the honda part number is not the same. ...
duB
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Jul 6, 2006
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6139
Hey guys, Im kinda out of luck looking for a carb rebuild kit for my 86.. any suggestions? I pretty much need new rubber everywhere including my accelerator...
dejapong
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Jul 6, 2006
5:03 am
6140
That's better yet ! ;o)) BTW, VF1000 caliper pistons won't fit on the VF500 (they are bigger, probably the same diameter as on my CBX750), but I found that...
Noël Auger
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Jul 6, 2006
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6141
You may have to simply buy your parts piece by piece from the dealer, if you cannot find an aftermarket kit. The parts are still available, I think, but it...
John D. Carter
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Jul 6, 2006
1:07 pm
6142
I overhauled my '84 carbs last year, and they were in fairly good condition (year 1984, 72,000 km). I had to buy no new part, the whole thing just needed a...
Noël Auger
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Jul 6, 2006
3:22 pm
6143
Not to discourage, but I hope you're prepared to nearly will away your firstborn child and your left leg for those diaphragms. Last bike we had that needed...
Mark Johnson
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Jul 6, 2006
4:14 pm
6144
There is a guy on eBay who sells decent kits at a good price. His username is fngster. If he doesn't have a kit listed for the 500's just e-mail him. I...
Jamie Daugherty
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Jul 6, 2006
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6145
Another option might be to find a good set of carbs from an 84. Larger bores than the 86 and will save you a lot of work and possibly some $ Tony Jamie...
ANTHONY COLANTONIO
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Jul 6, 2006
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6146
This would need some adaptation for the tank-to-carbs fuel line diameter, FWIK. Nothing to be upset about though. Noël ... From: ANTHONY COLANTONIO To:...
Noël Auger
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Jul 7, 2006
2:31 pm
6147
Hi guys, just need a little advice please. Like many VF500F owners, I need some exhaust parts, and those that are available are really expensive (Predator...
misteraukvf
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Jul 7, 2006
9:15 pm
6148
So Im wondering.. do you think I could put an 84 carb into an 86 engine? I think the 84 is a bit bigger bore but If I move the whole thing with jets and all do...
dejapong
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Jul 11, 2006
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6149
So Ive seen some 500 ceptors with the f2 on the end of the name.. what the heck is that? They seem to have a full fairing but are there any other differences?...
dejapong
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Jul 11, 2006
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6150
About 2 years ago I had posted 2 pics of the french VF5F2 leaflet. See : http://minilien.fr/a0jvg9 and following. It's a 1984 model. The fairing lowers were...
Noël Auger
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Jul 11, 2006
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6151
Yup. I've got an 84 that a valve head dropped on. Got an 86 engine as a replacement. Using the 84' carbs though. I forget which set of the rubber mounts you...
Levi Smith
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Jul 11, 2006
11:56 am
6152
From what I can see on the factory parts catalog, the rubber monts are the same from '84 to '86. So the '84 carbs should fit right in as well. Do notice that...
Noël Auger
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Jul 11, 2006
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6153
Hmm.. that link doesnt work... I like the f2 fairings a lot better though....
dejapong
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Jul 11, 2006
6:34 pm
6154
Try this one : http://tinylink.com/?gdsJAveq5G Or :...
Noël Auger
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Jul 11, 2006
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6155
I posted the pics, and checked that it works. I suppose that my first pics were too big, so I made smaller ones. ...
Noël Auger
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Jul 12, 2006
11:49 am
6156
first off, Thanks for all the help guys. This is my main concern though. Levi, You said that you put an 86 engine in an 84 setup. The thing is, you probably...
dejapong
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Jul 13, 2006
2:19 am
6157
I just bought this about a month ago in pieces with the owner stating that they thought it needed rings. I decided to put it together to make sure it did...
cstmp8r4u
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Jul 13, 2006
7:06 am
6158
Yeah, my 84 was without a fuel pump for a long time. It seemed to only really be a difference when you were on or near reserve. Just make sure you don't have...
Levi Smith
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Jul 13, 2006
11:00 am
6159
The main difference is that 84-85 carbs are supposed to be fed by the fuel pump, i.e. with an absolute positive pressure around 1.2 bar (17 psi), and this...
Noël Auger
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Jul 13, 2006
11:18 am
6160
Yeah, there was no problems with with "completely 84'" setup without the fuel pump unless the filter or intake screen started to get clogged or you were...
Levi Smith
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Jul 13, 2006
11:25 am
6161
Crossed answers ! ;o)) Noël ... From: Levi Smith To: VF500F@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [VF500F] Re: 84 carbs on an...
Noël Auger
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Jul 13, 2006
12:10 pm
6162
Where are you located? any where near SLC, UT? Thanks, Dave. cstmp8r4u <cstmp8r4u@...> wrote: I just bought this about a month ago in pieces...
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