Thanks Jim, It's not an F2, though I told the insurance company it was, since they don't recognise the existence of a VF500-F. I hope that doesn't come back...
... adjustable? ... Yes, it is. The bike's going back to the shop on Weds to have the indicators fixed, so I'll get the guy who runs it to investigate a...
One other possibility come to mind. If you are not using the original tank, there is a chance that you are "oozing" raw fuel into the cylinders when the engine...
Float Adjustment The carburetor assembly has to be removed and partially disassembled for this adjustment. 1. Remove the carburetors 2. Remove the screws...
... I seem to be damned by buying bikes that handle like a dream but don't take recent rubber - First the FZR400 and now the VFR. On the other hand, the...
Hello, I am planning on purchasing an 86 Honda Vf500...I was wondering if anybody could tell me a ballpark idea on how fast they have had theirs up to and also...
Aaron - I have a VF500F 84, best top speed 123 MPH, 35 to 40 MPG. Barry ... __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center...
... Thanks for the float adjustment procedure. I finally found which carb was causing the problem. I filled the fuel tank that I was using and opened the...
... I haven't gotten a chance to find out on my 84 yet, but I found an article from August 1985 that said: Standing Start 1/4 mile 12.67 sec@... 0-60...
Have any of you ever found any paint that is a close match for the white on the 84? I have some rust that I need to repair on the bottom of my tank. I think it...
I'm looking for the entire fuel delivery system between the tank and the carbs for an '86 VF500F. This includes the petcock / diaphram, hoses and associated...
Has anyone had any experience repairing gas tanks, my tank has more rust than I thought. I have several pin holes along the bottom edge of the tank and 3 holes...
I used POR-15 on my tank, but had no leaks. However, the kit came with the necessary instructions to do the kind of repair you're asking about, and no welding...
I don't have any affiliation with them other than I receive sale updates, but www.bikebandit.com has a sale on Cobra slip-ons for $161.46. Not sure how that...
If you 'glass it well (remove all traces of rust, get good adhesion), and then Kreem the inside, you should be fine. Welding gas tanks is a hassle, and I...
... I haven't done Kreem or any other coating myself, but the consensus at SabMag (Sabres/Magnas/Interceptors) is that POR-15 works better. don't know how...
I did the tank on my '84 VF500F and it went swimmingly. I used a cup of 00 buckshot and shook it around for several minutes whilst changing the orientation...
... week. I'm waiting for good weather so that I can do the tank outside because of the fumes. I have to work this weekend so hopefully I can work on it middle...
Good luck, Tim ! And please tell us afterwards ! ;o)) Noël in France, third (fourth ?) hand '84 VF500F2 with rusted, perforated and (badly) repaired fuel...
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I went to fire up My 1984 interceptor today and the darn thing wouldnt run it would start and barely run and then die. My first thought was the fuel pump or...
Hi everyone, I was out riding my 86'vf500 today and went down to my local motorcycle dealer to hang out a little. I was talking to one of my friends at the...
Hi, I dont know much about the fox shock but if your shock is in good riding condition now dont offer much,all he can say is no right ? I'm still looking for...
Grab it!!!! NoW!! The fox shock on the interceptor is one if the best handling improvements you can make. Fox no longer makes this shock and it is a 100%...
After checking every possible cause of my vf500f not starting, I found that it was not a electrical problem as I first suspected. It is a fuel problem. The...
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