Craig, It's a bummer to go through the work only to have the problem continue. It's one of those things that makes you wonder why we do it! You think you...
I did inspect it. Not quite sure what to look for but it looked alright. The tension on the chain was very good. Craig ... -- KMail: 1.9.5 Linux Weltall...
I have a lot of time and money to loose on a rebuild. The bike isn't worth much, and even if I rebuilt the engine it would still need many other parts to fully...
" it would still need many other parts to fully restore it" This just looks like me my own VF500F2 ... Noël ... From: Craig Holmes To: VF500F@yahoogroups.com ...
You have my sympathy. I rebuild my motor and then less than 1K miles later the dreaded noise reappeared, the reverse of your situation my rear cylinder had...
Ok. 1986 is running perfectly. I get the smart idea to take off all the CA emissions stuff seeing as I live on the east coast. I know..if it ant broke dont fix...
Just completed a radiator flush on my 85 VF500 and replaced the fluid with a 50/50 per manual instructions. The manual says the radiator and engine block...
... 'burp' the system by running it with the rad cap off from cold. The air bubbles in a moving unpressurized system should work their way to the top of the...
If it's not too hot, try squeezing the hoses as well to coax some of the air out. Another thing to consider is that I'm sure you did not remove 100% of the...
Hi Sunny, The Honda works VF500 manual says : - Radiator and engine : 1.7 liter - Reserve tank : .35 liter - Total system : 2.05 liter Did you (and in this...
i will soon put my 86 ceptor in storage and i just follow the instuctions in the manual that came with the bike ? Or has the routine changed since 1986, any...
For my winter prep routine this is what I've done for 22 years. 1) Fill up the tank with fresh gasoline, then add the recommended amout of Stabil or SeaFoam...
I would add: Start with a good wash and wax. DON'T use "tire protectant" types of stuff on the tires, most of these don't let the rubber "breath" and induce...
Hi all, first post from a new member. Does anyone know who makes a Corbin gunfighter type seat for the 86 Interceptor. I like the look of it (had it on a 81...
what does the corbin look like? i have a sargent that i'm happy with. `h John Thompson <johnnythompson@...> wrote: Hi all, first post from a new member....
Thanks for your reply. Yes, it's something like that. I looked at the Sargent website but do not see anything for the 86 "Ceptor /John ... From: helen...
You can send your seat to Corbin and they will modify it, but be prepared to spend $600+ for the privilege. Find a local upholstery shop and get a quote from...
I never even thought of that. Excellent idea! Thank you /John ... From: Patrick O'Bryant <sirepair@...> To: VF500F@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October...
HELLO EVERYONE, I APPRECIATE THIS GROUPS HELP IN THE CARE OF MY 86 CEPTOR, I WOULD LIKE TO SOAK THE DRIVE CHAIN AND I AM WONDERING IF THE SWING ARM HAS TO...
THE OEM chain from DID was a continous link chain and did need the swingarm to come off to remove it in one piece. You could also hacksaw it and replace the...
I may have a new one coming. The supplier should confirm availability early next week. If that falls through, I would definitely like to get one from you. I'll...
As I suspected, the dealer could not get a piston so I would like to take you up on your offer. Let me know what the damages will be and I'll get payment out...
What year is yours? I don't think there is any difference in the pistons (from year to year) but I have several to choose from. I'll have to yank one out of...
From what I can tell, the part numbers are the same for 84, 85, and 86 pistons. I bought the bike as a restoration project. It appears to have dropped a valve...
Bike runs well, but needs some TLC. Sat for a while after starter burned out (starter-switch was stuck on). Bike also includes: - spare starter - an extra '85...
hello , i will need to perform the valve adjustment on a 86 interceptor 500, I have adjusted valves on a cx 500, but the heads stuck out in plane sight. I need...
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