thanks for the reply. Carbs are off again getting ready to be disassembled and soaked. The jets are still clear so the issue is somewhere else....
The first year of ownership was hell. Way more time fixing than riding. The second year was great, just regular maintenance. Then things started...
Huh? It runs a little if i violently shake it side to side while standing next to it. I have owned for 5 years. It has had its ups and downs but...
Previous fuel was 5 months old with stabilizer. Nothing nasty in the tank. Fresh fuel in there now. Will pull the carbs again and have another...
I used watch crystals with black RTV over 4 years ago. No leaks. Sometimes you can find site glass replacement kits on ebay. You will pay more,...
1984 VF500F- 40k miles, fuel pump delete, stock jets & exhaust Hasn't seen much use the last year. Ran great when parked. Carbs synched, idle...
sweet bike! maybe you should ask for more like this guy Very Rare 85 Honda VF1000R, like new condition, collector bike
After seeing that every parts place online had Motion Pro #02-0158 listed for the vf500's, I went ahead and ordered one. Unfortunately, it is the...
Honda part #'s? I found 17950-KT7-405 for the OEM choke cable but it is unavailable. Thanks
seems like the online parts places use #02-0158. Anyone know the correct part #?
Choke cable on my '84 vf500f broke the other day. Looking to replace it. Only seem to find one made by Motion Pro. But . . . MotionPro.com...
She continues to start up and run, but I really borked the carb sync. Idle speed screw doesn't raise or lower idle anymore, rpm's don't drop fast...
Well, it finally started. I guess it did run out of fuel during the sync. I had just about given up and decided to take out my frustration on the...
1984 VF500F - stalled during carb synch. now it will not start. Has been running pretty well, always started on first try. I have had the carbs...
This is the route I took. Got a CBR shock off of eBay, then sent it to Jamie. Works very well, 100% satisfied. Just wish the rest of the bike...
such a cruddy little thing to break. anyway, thanks for the replies.
I think this is correct for the blue paint scheme. One website has the 84 blue labeled: Candy Aleutian Blue (PB127) with Fighting Red (R134) and...
yeah, I think I opened a can of worms. I noticed the staked screws after I finally got them out. The piece of the throttle wheel that helps secure...
What is the best way to remove a throttle plate? I just mangled one getting it out. What is the technique for safely removing one without damage?...
I bought an 84 w/ ~35k miles for around the same price. The biggest trouble area I overlooked was the rear shock. It was completely blown....
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