Thanks guys.... the project was 95% finished when life and work just got in the way. Sad to think it's really been 4 years??!! The VF500 is...
Actually, I was recently able to find a USA source for hand-formed, Tsukigi curved 4 pipe universal-fit megaphones with baffles.... I'll make...
Hi guys, I've been a lurker here every once in a great while.... hello again! This thread has been dead since 2011, so why not wake it up!? I was...
Hi.... I really don't recall, but I think it was around 1.75". I removed one of the stock pipes and measured the collector box outlet spigot...
Thanks.... pretty sure I got the kit on eBay, like this one: 86 Honda VF500 Interceptor Dynojet Carb Jet Kit STG 1 | eBay They are on DynoJet's...
The bike ran fine without any jetting changes. The new cones are just a lot lighter and louder than the OEM pipes. I did put in a K&N filter and...
I like the looks, sound and light weight of these MotoGP style rev-cones from Cone Engineering: [IMG] Here's a link to their excellent...
Here's a couple of phone pics from a few weeks ago: (the large side fairings are just hanging on a bungee in these pics, so they are not in the...
Never have documented it, and don't really care to... just riding it a lot and enjoying it while I work on it. I have installed the completed NC30...
Hey.... thanks guys!!! BLIGHT
Hi guys, My wife and I were over at the Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley California yesterday for the 2012 Motorcycle Gathering, sponsored by Cycle...
Hi Viet, If you have the 33hp carb restrictors, you should remove them. They are like NASCAR restrictor plates and you will see a big jump in...
Thanks again guys. I'm still working steadily on the VF500 in every spare moment I get. I stripped and sanded the NC30 fuel tank and did some body...
Thanks guys... YES I will take some measurements and lots of photos of the parts for the swingarm swap. I haven't so far, but I have to remove it...
Well folks, I thought it was time for an update! Thankfully, I have had a really heavy workload for the last few months, even though the economy...
Y'know... here are my thoughts. I think I'll just check in later when the project is either a) completed or b) abandoned. Way too much negative...
mmmmm, BACON!
You betcha... I have a digital load-cell scale in the shop and I'll weigh the entire assemblies for both setups: shocks, linkages, arm, wheel,...
You might be the first one to do it, although there would be no discernible difference in handling I would say. IF you really believe it's the way...
Wow, you have a nice collection of parts! That 4" measurement was 'quick & dirty' (not too accurate) Yes, there is some clearance from the chain...
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