David Silver Spares is one of my go to sources for hard to find, NLA, parts. They are located in the UK. Here is the link: David Silver Spares...
Good deal on the head gasket. As long as it isn't copper and matches OEM specs you should be fine. If I could ask, did you check with David...
Good deal, going with 150 tire sounds right based on the clearance to the stock swingarm. If I could mention, there is a caveat going with the F2...
Thanks for the post. If I could ask, what material is the Cometic gasket made from? Thx!
Thanks for the post. I'm surprised the 170 will fit. From everything I have read 155mm actual is about as wide as you can go on the rear tire...
If the vacuum valve on the stock petcock has failed the petcock can be modified to bypass this. Removing the fuel pump is A-OK as gravity fed...
Congrats Slow! Cams should be in good shape on this one ;-)
Looking good. I have a hunch that the fender to rad/engine clearance may be too tight at full fork compression. All should work out though as...
Thanks for the post. Grade 5 may be the ticket but I think that there is a bit more to this. I did write to All Balls awhile back when I found...
5x5, BZ, thanks for the post.
I don't disagree here. I'm simply pointing out that while bargains are great there are caveats. If you can verify the country of manufacture and...
Thanks for the post. If I could ask are you doing all the machining work in-house? If you have 'em could you please post a few photos of the...
Respectfully, unless you can verify the quality, I would stick with OEM parts. Too much labor involved here. IMO it is not worth the risk of...
Stay the course using the FSM as your guide. Respectfully, I don't believe donald b has logged in a lot of VF500F bench time. On a side...
More intel on VF500F head gaskets can be found here:...
Watch out for copper gaskets as these are a no go for the VF500F.
IIRC, OEM gasket kits are still available for the '86. They are NLA for the '84 and '85 model years. If I could ask, where are you having the...
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to seeing how everything comes together.
Certainly understand your frustration. Hopefully this is a small hiccup and you'll receive the rebuilt carburetors soon.
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