Here are some tips from when I did mine... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/VF500F/message/6916 Also, to help dry it out, cut the corner off a large garbage...
So, I'm waiting for my paint guns to show up - Harbor freight appears to be slow as death - and I'm thinking about the end result of what I'm hoping to do. My...
Hello, Hope everybody had a great 4th! Does anybody know where a good place to get a new radiator at? Thanks! Scientologists do in in harmony with the...
Hi, I am new to the group, but have a complete 1984 VF500F I am parting out. Let me know if I can help with any parts needs as the bike I have is complete and...
I'm trying to get my 84 running again after is sat for 8 years. I jsut parked it then, and did not drain the gas out of it. (yes, I am ashamed). I got it to...
Hey gang - I just replaced the throttle cables and choke cable on my '86, but naturally, in the process, the carb springs fell out. I have the two smaller...
Ah, if only I had half the time I spent crawling around the garage floor looking for some minute critical part returned to me..... ... Tom Mutant VF1000R "Far...
My 84 ceptor blew a head gasket and the cams are worn due to the oil problem. The rest of the bike is in really good shape as far as that goes. If i cant find...
There are so many springs in the whole carb assy. I think you are talking about the spring(s) that goes between the butterfly shafts (either 1&3 carbs or...
Pat - No, you have it exactly right. I have installed the springs that keep the carbs synched (sp?) I lost one of the springs that are inline with the thottle...
Jeff, I have about 2 1/2 sets (don't ask) of carbs. Let me check to see if I have the correct spring. I'll also take a pic or two and email you just to make...
In my experience, Keihin would put a spring there unless it has a purpose. The carbs on my first '86 couldn't be properly sinchronized because the butterfly in...
Pat - AWESOME! I'll be looking forward to your reply. Thanks! Jeff ... if I have the correct spring. I'll also take a pic or two and email you just to make...
My wife's 85 Interceptor 500 runs and drives great EXCEPT she is always going too slow becuase her speed is way off. When she is doing 55mph the speedo says...
Wow, I've never heard of one being off THAT much! Usually 5-7mph, but not 20! I'm gonna guess that the problem is in the speedometer itself. Don't know if...
Does anyone here want to ride with girls? There is a site where we can meet lots of bikers. These bikers ride together, enjoy free time and make friends. Many...
Strike ONE, You're OUT!! Pat ... From: alexride4u <alexride4u@...> To: VF500F@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:24:16 AM Subject: [VF500F]...
Hello everybody I'm Manel and I'm new in this group. I'll try to help all possible troubles or questions within my language limits.... My first question is if...
Manuel, The early Honda V-4 motors had problems with accelerated cam wear caused by the method used to machine the cam bearing surfaces, i.e., they were not...
Yes, it's a problem with the 500's as well. The reason you don't hear about it is 1) the information on the 'net is mostly wrong and 2) the 500's typically...
Hi Jamie, I know that your oil mod kit it's perfect for all vf500f bikes, especially made for its. I'm interested in YOUR kit & is the next purchase for my...
FYI - Align boring has nothing to do with rocker wear. This is one of those myths I mentioned. If it's not part of the problem then it's certainly not part...
IMHO (please notice the "H" in"IMHO"), the problem is that on the 1984-1985 models, the camshafts bearing caps were not machined as an inherent part of the...
Sorry for the delay my brother wrecked my other bike and I had to go up and help him for a bit to recover. The mirrors are in good condition. I would take 50...
Sorry Noel, that's just not the case. Align boring has never had anything to do with top end failures of the V4 series no matter what the displacement. This...
Sorry Jamie, quoting from "V-Force" by Julian Ryder, in reference to the famous camshaft crisis and "special" valve adjusting and oil modification procedures...
OK, I'm getting ready to put this up on Ebay, I'm tired of rolling it out to the lawn and back on my free days. I love the bike, but I just haven't gotten out...
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