VF500 in Arizona with Marlboro sticker ...

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    sixdog, Dec 17, 2024 at 4:43 AM
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    Someone would have a good, survivor / rider.
     
    Captain 80s, Dec 17, 2024 at 5:12 AM
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    WOW ! i couldnt resist the temptation if it were local, no chance. that baby is clean and was stored dry.
     
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    Tucson is local … no?


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    sixdog, Dec 17, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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    we were just looking at that!
    NCB won't go pick it up for me?
     
    linkken, Dec 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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    Hope she finds someone to give her some love.

    Getting that key loose......just spray with some Kroil...let sit....then do a lot of wiggling?
     
    Bazza, Dec 17, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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    Simply push down on the cap and the key will release


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    sixdog, Dec 17, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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    The owner doesn't realize this?
     
    Bazza, Dec 17, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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    Probably not
    I bought a CBX once with the same issue
    When the gas cap is open the key locks in place
    Once you close the gas cap … key releases


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    sixdog, Dec 17, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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    The seller is the original owner, I'm pretty sure he knows how the key works after 35+ years.
     
    NorcalBoy, Dec 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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    Don’t be too sure … the CBX I bought I bought from original owner … soooooo


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    The original owner probably never had his cap off to clean and seal his tank before he parked it.

    Most people don't know you have to press the ring to release the key on a open cap. Comes up fairly often.
     
    Captain 80s, Dec 18, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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    He’s the original owner … may be a Brandon .. doesn’t remember.


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    Let's go Brandon! :)
     
    Bazza, Dec 18, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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    Go ahead and go on without me. I'll just stay here on the Forum talking about a cool V4 Honda. You know, like the reason I come here.
     
    Captain 80s, Dec 18, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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    I hear ya …


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    Oh yea. I definitely knew that. 100% absolutely knew that. Yep.
     
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    Scary project. I am guessing that engine will need A LOT.
     
    Jim McCulloch, Dec 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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    Why do you say that? It was parked due to health, not bad noises.
     
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    Seems like a ton of miles for a 500 unless he babied it. No expert here but the valves seem to be a really weak link on these.

    Good question though, I wonder what is the highest mileage anyone has seen from these 400/500 engines?
     
    Jim McCulloch, Dec 19, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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