If I could recommend, check out RaceTech's emulators for the front forks. Also, replacing the stock monoshock with an F4i shock conversion is a...
Thank you for the update Salvo. Bummer on the delays. I hope things get back on track with the engine rebuild. I wrote to DD awhile back...
No worries, the thread I mentioned is an ongoing research project. The takeaway is that the gasket coolant passage patterns changed over time...
I have not ordered kits from the V4 Marketplace so I can't say for sure which kit you need. You may want to contact them: Welcome to V4...
More info on aftermarket carb rebuild kits can be found here: Welcome to V4 Market - The Store For Your V4 A great carb rebuild tech manual...
I would recommend resurfacing the heads and installing new head gaskets. More info on head gaskets can be found here: Scan 'em if you got...
Thanks for the post. I'll look through my notes on this but if I am remembering correctly all the manufacturers that I contacted said that...
All about the carbs, IMO. This said, I have to agree with Tink very long threads get muddled no matter how good the intentions are of the members...
Have you had a chance to read through FP's primer on CV carburetor tuning? CV Carb Tuning Procedures Also, have you triple checked all the float...
From the '84 FSM, section 9-16: [IMG]
For reference I double checked the rim sizes: VF500F: 2.5x16F, 2.75X18R kR: 2.5x16F, 3.5X17R For comparison the CBR600F has: 2.5x17F, 3.5X17R...
Thank you for the photos. The swingarm dimensions (at least in the images) look very similar. If I could ask, is the kR swingarm slightly...
Well noted Lazy!
Not to be insolent but if my gas tank was being held together with duct tape I would not be taxiing the bike out of the hanger bay. Leaking gas...
To different things, both equally important. My rec is to read the Factory Pro jetting guidelines and keep this in your back pocket. Start...
FP link here: http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/31843-rejetting-vf500f.html#post276042
Interesting project, looking forward to the detail shots. Does the kR swingarm change the wheelbase? What size tires will you be mounting?
If I could ask, could you please go into a bit more detail on the steps involved in fitting the kR swingarm? Also, what are the dimensional...
Sounds like you may also have some surface rust happening from the outside as well. Hopefully this isn't too deep and can be filled. The lower...
Here is what I found when restoring the gas tank on my '84 VF500F (Candy Aleutian Blue with Fighting Red and Shasta White). The tank was near...
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