'86 VF500F salvage

the 86 tank in the pics posted above?

I can buy a non slegehammered tank for $100ish shipped

let me know

 

No offense meant, had to start someplace. Make an offer.

 

Got the engine out last evening...whew...what a . Removing the engine from the frame took about 20 minutes....preparing for it took about 2 hours. Anyway, it's out...I am going to gird my loins after while and see if I can heft it up onto the workbench.

 

Good deal. Be careful lifting onto your workbench.

There are couple more months left in the riding season and you don't want to be relegated to the La-Z-Boy.

 

Been there a couple of times...not planning to go back for thirds.

 

I am just wondering if there was anyway you would let the 86 fule petcock go I have an 86 and it took a dump on me and now leaks like its no ones business or do you know if they can be rebuilt

 

The petcock I have doesn't look very healthy, is probably in no better condition than yours, it had been sitting unused for some long time. A kit is still available, the Honda part # is 16953-ML0-014. Bike Bandit lists it as their in-house part # 2524020. I thought that K&L had a kit also, but I couldn't find it listed.

 

Thanks man that's the last thing I need to get it back on the road I got if from a guy that had let it sit because he got a new bike I cleaned the carbs and kreemed the tank also did fluid changes right now it runs on starting fluid and I can feed it alittle gas thanks again

 

For reference the rebuild kit is for the vacuum operated fuel shut-off diaphragm:



For more intel on rebuilding the internal workings, here is a link to a great post by blitzas:

http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/29316-1986-interceptor-500-fuel-petcock.html#post267354

 

Good Morning IC....you're up early I see.

Gentlemen, I have the '86 broken down to individual pieces. Here's a list of stuff that is usable.
1. Frame, looks good, needs cleaned up and repainted/powdercoated.
2. Wheels, red, look good, no scratches or gouges.
3. Forks, look good except for both being rashed at the top just below the dust seals, no evidence of leakage.
4. Wiring harness, dirty but all there.
5. Brake calipers, all were operational when I started the teardown.
6. Rear cowl, one mounting tab cracked, needs refinished.
7. Front fairing, split left side at the juncture of the windshield screws, is repairable, several scratches.
8. Centerstand, works as it should, push down tab broken off, repairable.
9. Airbox, good condition.
10. Headlamp bracket, good condition.
11. Rear shock, no sign of leakage....I know....who needs one of these anyway.

If anyone is interested in any of this stuff, make an offer I can't refuse.

 

Rear caliper bracket

How's the rear caliper bracket?

 

Excellent.

 

still have the petcock?

 

Yes, but I am going to hang on to the tank/petcock for a while. I will be making an attempt to remove the dents from the tank and render it usable. I'll need a little luck.

 

Bumping the thread.......still have lots of parts....who needs 'em?

 

If you have 'em, I could use the throttle tube and the two bolts that secure the exhaust collector box to the oil pan. Also, the cover for the fuse panel. Thanks.

 

Where abouts are you? Does the frame have a good title?

 

I'm kinda keen on the idea of having a set of Supertrapps, let me know how much you want for them... if you still have them and want to part with them. Love that sound- here's my VF's baby brother with a Supertrapp:

[video=youtube;CTp8074mshE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTp8074mshE[/video]

rawr.

 

I inspected the throttle tube, the eyelets for the cable ends are ovaled out pretty badly...I will send it if you want. I dumped all the bolts into one container, I'll take a look and see if I can figure out which are the collector bolts. I put the fuse panel cover on my 500 as the original cover was cracked.

 

I am in SE Indiana. The frame is good, alas, no title.