I was careful to aim the IRT at the same spot on each pipe at the same distance, didn't try different distances from the port, I'll try it next time.
I realize that my test is not going to be terribly precise, but I was careful to hold the IR thermomter at the same position and same distance...
You're right, the bike is running IMO extremely well and doesn't really need any major, or for that matter, minor tweaking. I am going to open up...
FSM says that #4 is the base carb, that is the one with the idle speed adjust screw.
Yes, I installed new plugs when I got the engine up and running last fall, haven't checked them since. A word of explanation for the test. In a...
Ever since I had the carbs off this past March (2nd time since I bought the bike) I have been curious to check the exhaust pipe temperatures with...
I have had good results (most of the time) with Seafoam using this method if the carbs are just a little gummed up. Make sure the petcock is...
The torque for the steering stem adjusting nut is 17 - 20 ft/lbs. If more than this is necessary to take the slack out of the steering stem, you...
I have cut side cover gaskets using this method. Place the gasket material on a flat smooth surface, position the side cover on the gasket...
I used this kit to rebuild the slave on my 500 last fall, worked great, no problems.
My driveway is 3/4 mile crushed stone. In the 9 months since I got my VF on the road, the lower fairing is getting chipped up somewhat, mostly on...
Not broke, but pretty well bent.
I scanned the diagram in two parts, sent them to you by email, hope it helps.
Check the stickies at the top of the forum page, there is a wiring diagram download.
When you replaced the tank, did you connect the vacuum line to the correct fitting on the petcock?
That is a fine looking ride, good score!! BTW, I have used the air pressure method of holding the valves closed on auto engines, works just fine....
Sure looks nice.......but..........sure don't like the price!
Stock VF500F sprockets are 15 front, 44 rear. My 500 is geared stock and is pretty buzzy at highway speeds also. I have been considering trying a...
Solution............ride all day, wrench all night.
The valve spring is basically a torsion bar wound into a coil. If a torsion bar is twisted (flexed), heat is generated by internal friction, lots...
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