Welcome to the forum. The valve adjustment is not bad, adjustable rocker arms, it does take some time and patience. If you can , procure a Honda...
This looks like a good deal for someone that needs/hoards parts. 84 85 Honda VF500F VF 500F VF500 Engine Carburetors - eBay (item 320624860456...
Here's a great article on decel headshake. Shucking the Shakes
R&Ring the rear cover on the 500 is reasonably easy, just remove whatever is in the way, the cover comes right off. The front cover is not...
Everything I have experienced with RR failure indicates that heat is the big killer. Causes can be insufficient air flow to dissipate the heat,...
Welcome. I'm kinda a noob here too, great site. I've done a ton of dirt riding in your neck of the woods and last Aug. I finally made it out there...
FWIW........Agree with using a mineral based oil. I have been using Rotella T 15/40 in my Mack trucks. pickups, pleasure cars and 4 stroke...
The engine stop switch is what I was referring to in my previous posts. Voltage is delivered to the stop switch from the ignition switch through a...
I'm thinking that it wouldn't hurt to check the engine stop switch and determine whether or not it is receiving and passing voltage when the no...
wg.........When you have the cranking and no spark issue, have you checked for voltage at the coils and igniters?
C'mon, don't let a little cold weather bother you, I put in 125 miles today.:smow:
ic......you apparently are still wondering why I had a fuel starvation problem with gravity feed. When I tried the gravity feed, the tank only had...
Another 1000 word reply. [IMG]
I was kinda bummed because the PO did not have the OEM mufflers, but as it turns out, The F1s are not loud at all, not whisper quiet, but a...
I'm 73, been riding since I was 15, just recently acquired my '85 VF500F, whatta bike. I'm still doing the dirt bike thing, did a 5000 mile trip...
Hello everyone. I am not totally Noob to the forums, I have been posting in the 1st gen forum to gain info for getting my new-to-me '85 VF500F...
I have been shopping for a tail bag for the VF500, haven't seen much that I like (read prices). I was browsing at Wally World today and spotted...
When I installed the carb assembly on my 500, I smeared a film of silicone grease on the cyl head tubes, also on the carb horns. I angled all 4...
The only things planned for the VF over the winter are a fork oil flush and change, suspension greasing and some cosmetic detailing. At this time...
Thanks ic. Rode 150 miles on the new tires today, about 130 two lane county and state roads, 20 miles interstate to see how it cruises. This...
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