The temperature in Boston finally rose above freezing. I decided to roll my '84 VF500F out and start it. After a flawless start, I saw a small plume of exhaust...
Hi Henry Do not plug this hole. It is fully intended. And for once, in your customer interest, not the Honda factory one. ;o)) The purpose of these holes are...
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Feb 1, 2003 6:58 pm
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Merci Noel: That is useful information, but now I must unclog the right side because it is not venting like the left side does. I am not as surprised by this...
For nothing. I learned this "some" years ago. After a 125, then a 175 Terrot (a french make of this time), I had replaced my CB72 with a brand new CB 500 Four...
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Hello list members. I've been out of the loop 4 quite a while. I am the owner of the "Tuffceptor" site. Well it is still down. I will be trying to reestablish...
Warren
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Feb 8, 2003 2:26 pm
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I'm finally selling my baby 'ceptor. I'm not all that excited about getting rid of it, but I need to pare down my toys for some other expenditures. I've got a...
Folks- Found this site last night and it is full of good info. Only one problem and that is most of it is in swedish. However there are some parts fiche...
Jim Thanks for the link. This is a great VF site ! Bookmarked ! Ride safe Noël in France VF500F2 1984 VFR750F 1994 ... From: "Jim Miglino"...
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Feb 13, 2003 7:56 pm
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Hi, I have 2 parts bikes and lots of extras. Full set of bodywork red base, w blue & wh trim (86?), Fox twin clicker shock, polished and repainted F1 slipons,...
Noel and all those in europe- I am looking for a set of the stock vf500F2 clip-ons. If you guys know of a set or a place where I might find a set, let me...
I had my 1984 VF500F running yesterday. While on the center stand, I put it in gear and observed an imperfection in the sprocket on the rear wheel. How much...
I don't know how much run-out is acceptable, but this is common with stock parts. The stock rear sprockets are pressed steel parts, not machined ones (as it is...
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Feb 20, 2003 8:01 pm
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Hi Jim and all Aren't the F2 clip-ons the same as the F (i.e. "not-2") ones ? All I know about it is that the '86 ones are supposedly not the same as the ...
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Feb 20, 2003 8:02 pm
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Would U happen to have a centerstand w/ mounting hardware and springs. I am also intrested in the Fox Shock. Tuff Guy... I'm as Tuff as they come!...
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Feb 20, 2003 11:48 pm
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Hi Everyone, Just joined the group and was hoping to find some help locating parts. I am looking for a radiator for an 85 VF500F. I don't know for sure but I...
Noel
From the pics I have seen the F2 bars are different. This may have only
been for the 84-85, I am not sure. Here in the US the F bars were the
same for...
I am looking for a radiator for an '84. Do you have one? I might be intersted in your bodywork, could you send some pics? Thanks, Grant 97 YZF1000 & 85...
Jim, You're right. The bars are not the same on the F2 as on the F. I did not notice that yet. Good luck for finding F2 ones. Did you look at Ebay ? Noël ......
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Feb 21, 2003 6:24 pm
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I looking for the person that owns the "my black devil" bike in Photos. I would like to know more about the modifications. Which tail and front fairing was...
Evening there group! I've just discovered your site and joined up. Thing is I've just bought 3 almost complete 500f2's & am hoping to make a road bike & track...
Dodgyp There is another yahoo group and the info you need is posted here: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vf500fs/files/ You will need to become a memeber...
Check this site... http://members.iquest.net/~daugherj/index.html Tuff Guy... I'm as Tuff as they come!...
Warren
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Feb 24, 2003 3:25 am
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Does anyone have access to the F2 part numbers? All I have ever seen is the american version. I am wondering if the f2 bars were used on other bikes. Thanks ...
I just recently bought a 1984 vf500f that had been rebuilt by a local honda dealership. The guestion that I am asking is it normal to have slight engine noise?...
I have some info about the F2, but not the parts numbers. Maybe the earliest CBR600 bars would be like the VF500F2 ones ? The fork tubes are the same diameter...
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Feb 24, 2003 11:12 am
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As Warren mentioned, I have a kit for this swap on my site. It's not that difficult. I like to use a CBR600F2 wheel (91-94). You need to replace the F2's...
Noel Yes they will fit and I am thinking of finding a set but They are a bit lower and I am not sure I want to go that low. Also, what I have run into is the...