Quick question from a newb. '86 VF500F

Here's the deal.

'86 VF500F 15,000 miles, just picked it up. i'm told it hasn't been started for 7 years minimum. (i believe it)

Checked the tank, Rusty (will get a THROUGH Cleaning and Epoxy Sealer inside)
Checked the Oil, CLEAN as a whistle, the title shows the guy put ONLY 700 miles on it during his ownership of about 13 years.
Checked the coolant, Clean, Freeze point of -25deg. (garage kept so i'm not worried, no drips where the bike was stored)
Both tires WILL get replaced, they are flat (and old as FUUUUU)
Chain is Loose, but not badly worn (so far as I can see)
Sprockets don't look that old,
Carbs are and Unknown condition, fuel petcock was off and did NOT want to flood the carbs with rustfuel


I plan a full fluid flush (brakes, clutch, oil, coolant) and replace.

Is there anything else I need to do to get it reliable?
Anything unique about these engines that I'm probably not aware of? (ie. prepressurize the oiling before firing it up, like the Chevy LS engines)



Thanks in advance to any and all Responses.

 

Maybe take out the spark plugs, and rotate the engine over by hand. Just to make sure it can go all the way around. Drain the float bowls on the carbs. No, the oil will pressurize itself. Befpre you take out the spark plugs blow compressed air around the plug to remove any debris that fall down the hole. Check the airbox for a mouse nest.

 

The cams are notoriously bad for wear. Some people will tell you that they are so bad that the bike is not even worth having, but that's not true. I've been riding a first gen for a while with no problems. They really are good bikes. You may want to inspect the cams for wear, but you don't have to. At the very least, change your oil often and use motorcycle oil (I use mobil 1 racing 4T sportbike oil) give it the best chance, and you should be able to get quite a few miles out of it.

 

This dry start wear is why I am wondering if its a good idea to at least pressurize the oil system before initially trying to start it.

Every single bearing is most definitely dry.

 

Well, first ride was this week.
Full fluid change and carb rebuild, cleaned and epoxy lined the tank.
Then a well deserved wash.


Fun in the shop

 

Looks great! Glad to see another baby 'ceptor back on the the road!