I don't have an answer yet on the spring rate for the YZF forks. Here is the intel I have regarding the stock rake and trail: [IMG]
For reference the rebuild kit is for the vacuum operated fuel shut-off diaphragm: [IMG] For more intel on rebuilding the internal workings,...
I haven't switched over to the '86 oil pump and pan yet, though I have gathered up all the parts. If you are up from some more reading on this...
One thought on this would be to swap the heads, oil pump and pan as a first step. You could then fiddle with the rest of the '86 engine as a side...
This is an interesting upgrade and one well worth investigating. There are several improvements on the '86 engine including: a larger oil pump,...
Respectfully, the 500's FSM is gospel. All other service manuals place a distant second. I am surprised to read that you think the FSM is...
^ Thanks for your interest, Michael E and I-F. Photos are forthcoming...
^ True enough. Best to remove the slides.
If I could suggest a bit of book learning on V4 carburetors. Check out Mike Nixon's tech guide on rebuilding these. Jumping in without proper...
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...
Big fan of this site. Fun to read up on all the great bikes, some of which are not even Hondas ;-)
Super nice example for sure. $2,500 with zero bids and five days until the end of the auction.
Could be nice road trip from PA. Good luck!
I don't think you can go wrong with this one: Honda : CB | eBay Good luck and good deal taking the motorcycle safety course. Have fun!
The VF500F is a great bike but it may not be the best first bike for someone. I say this in part because being 25 years old they require a...
Much appreciated! Thank you. Nice to see that both Honda and Yamaha have the same manufacturing standard. I'm working on dialing in all the...
There are differences in the gasket patterns but not in the water jackets. More info can be found here:...
I'm working on a front end upgrade for my VF500F. I was wondering if anyone might have a set of gently used VFR 700/750 (1986, 1987) rotors on...
From everything I have read, the answer is yes. What nifty idea do you have in mind creaky?
For reference, I heard back from the eBay seller. The levers are made in the R.O.C.
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