Space in VF500 linkage

[slowbird]

Are the spaces there normal?

[slowbird]

New picture with spots circled for clarity.

[DKC'sVFR]

It is normal for there to be space in those places. I say this from seeing several of the Vf 500 f's taken apart. I also have seen the same sort of space on my 86 VFR 700 F2.

[slowbird]

It is normal for there to be space in those places. I say this from seeing several of the Vf 500 f's taken apart. I also have seen the same sort of space on my 86 VFR 700 F2.

Really eh? It looks like such a large amount of space.

[Tedric]

Yep, this is normal. Its the same on my VFR 750 (1986) & seen it on 4 other bikes of the same vintage.

[DKC'sVFR]

I know that the first time I encountered the gaps I immediately thought of putting shims in to take up the space. But if shims were called for they would appear in the parts fiche as a part number. I don't think they appear. You might double check.

[JamieDaugherty]

Really eh? It looks like such a large amount of space.

Yes, this is totally normal and all VF500's have that gap. You aren't the first to notice it and be concerned, but it's just fine.

[slowbird]

Oh good.

Thanks all.