I just put a good rebuildable carb set from a 1985 VF500F on eBay. Starting at only $1.00, no reserve. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ...
Where are you located, and how much are you expecting to pay? ... From: Andrew To: VF500F@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 10:53 AM Subject:...
Depends on the contition, I coulf see paying as much as 3000 if its in pristine condition, I seen a few on ebay not so healthy for 1600, and a few at dealers...
Hello, sport bike dudes (and dolls, as the case may be). 1985 VF500F- I've never owned a street bike, before. The only other bike I have is a '77 YZ 125,...
Matt, Welcome to the group! I too am in central Ohio (Chillicothe). I have been a VF500F owner since 1984! Email me "off group" if you want to talk/meet,...
Patrick, Thanks for the warm welcome. You're just a 'stone's throw' away, down yonder ;) I used to pass by that way, nearly every weekend, for about 8 years. ...
Patrick did a great job summarizing the pro's and con's of the VF500F's. They are ALOT of fun to ride in twisties and also a pain to work on. I have rebuilt...
Excellent . . . more friendly and respectable advice :) ... I don't trust anyone who owns a toolbox. I've seen far too many dullards posing as technicians....
Hi everyone, This is pretty long - for those of you who have the patience - I have some questions on electricals and idle speed - so please read through. I...
Hi Anoop... It sounds like you got a basketcase of a bike on your hands! You have a few options to get her fixed right... jerry rig something to work, replace...
Matthew, Yes, it sure sounds like you have a decision to make. I know exactly where you are coming from. One thing that might help: you probably do not need...
Jamie, I was hoping you'd chime in :) Okay, I'm starting to see the logic in the responses this topic has produced. I popped the carb package off and knocked...
Hi Tony, Well its not a total basket case, minor glitches that an accommodating mindset and some work won't cure :-D. Clearing the parasitic draw and fixing up...
Hi Anoop, The electrical system on the VF500 (as on any bike or car) is intended to normally work with a battery in line ONLY. One should never (try to) start...
Which carb did you look at? You need to make sure it's the one to the far left as sitting on the bike. I've found that, especially if it was left on the side...
Noel, Your warnings are nice but not necessary. The battery is, indeed, part of the circuit and the engine won't even run without it in place. As soon as you...
Wow, man . . . you're 'dead on'!!! I WILL be paying close attention to your comments in this group :) 3 down, 1 to go (watching the golf leaderboards, at the...
OK, you all know that I will speak my mind (good or bad) so here is something probably all of us can use. I am (still) working on the ol' babyceptor, trying to...
Hi I have just (stupidly(possibly)) bought a VF500F2. The bike seems to have everything except for the boult and spring from the sidestand... Unfortunately it...
Hi Pat, Thanks for the info. I have exactly the same problem with the "splitted" tail section ! For sure I will try this. Noël ... From: sirepair To:...
Sorry "Reconnected a battery to it turned on ignition and fuel pump blew (with a big ban :-)" should say fuel pump relay blew. Anyway if anyone has any ideas...
How long are the bolts in the chain adjusters supposed to be? Can you use standard bolts you would get at the hardware store or do I need to find certain...
Mine are 55mm long, with a conical end, but since its stainless steel they are probably not stock ones. Any M8x50 or M8x60 bolts would be OK IMHO, provides the...
Don't forget the lock nuts!! :-P Stainless steel?!? Ooooo, shiney! A little dab of "Never-seize" and adjusting your chain will be a breeze! (like that? I...
Hi Pat ! Yessss, Sirrrr ! Ssstainlesss sssteel !!! ;o)) Don't know where those come from, but as you said there are quite "shiny" compared to the "buy a...
Hi Noel!! Must be about 0:dark-thirty over there... You are quite the night owl! I had a "dumb-ass" attack (AAADD- Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder)...
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