With 39k on the clock the valve train is the number one thing to be concerned about. 500s need to be carefully maintained to insure their...
Matt, I'm sure you have given this some thought, but if I could ask, how are you planning on routing the cables & wires that go through this area...
Good deal wgregt. DSS is a great resource for vintage Honda owners. I continue to be a fan of their company.
If I could ask, which sealing product did the shop you took your tank to use? I did copy Empire GP on the restoration progress (welding the...
As has been some interest on repairing VF500F gas tanks recently, I thought I would share some intel on what I found when restoring the tank on my...
Matt, I totally applaud your efforts and look forward to seeing this project come together. This said, I think there is room here on the Forum...
If I could ask, if you are stating that this is the same principle as a wide flange beam then are you saying the metal plate that Matt is adding...
A bit more intel can be found here:...
For reference, here are a few photos of the Factory tools used in setting the valve clearance (AKA valve lash) on the VF500F. When adjusting...
For reference the tappet heads are square and not slotted as SM noted in his post. The 10mm lock nuts and slotted heads are used on the larger...
You are correct in the lock nuts being 8mm on the VF500F. The OEM tools (especially the deep offset box end wrench) will make adjusting the lash...
5x5 on the F4i shock, I think you'll be pleased with this upgrade. I'm not sure about the fork conversion as I have read that the F2 forks are...
Big3, if I could ask, are you using CBR600F OR CBR600F2 rims for your project? On a side note, the Brembo caliper I used can be readily sourced...
+1 on using the right tool for the job. Honda offers two tools, a deep offset box end wrench and a tappet holder, for adjusting the lash. These...
Best to contact Rick directly. His e-mail is: rdenoon@mts.net Look forward to seeing the progress on your build!
It would be interesting to see a stress analysis of the VF500F's steel frame. I would tend to side with Hop on this one but I am not an expert in...
If I could recommend, stick with 1/4 turn increments. This is much easier to keep track of ;-)
Well noted, thanks.
With Keihin VD Series carbs (I believe that these are on your bike, but please double check) the pilot screws are typically positioned between 2...
I think you are pretty close here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aozKvaCB8U Is the engine performing better?
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