Are you absolutely sure the bike isn't using oil? Has anyone followed you on a long ride and looked for smoke? It might only smoke under hard...
There was a VF500 racing series in the UK when the bike was first introduced. (There are clips on Youtube). AFAIK they were pretty stock. Would...
It's more fun for one. I'm just wondering how the 9K limit came about and why 9K. According to the (very limited ) dyno data I've seen, the engine...
The 9K limit is interesting. I wonder where this came from? I (try to) stick to it and I have seen plenty of evidence of dropped valves, I do...
They do run hot unless you have good airflow through the radiator. Are your observations from when you are riding the bike?
Yes, my experience also. I have genuine Pazzos and CRGs for two of my bikes and Ebay ones for the VF. Very hard to see the difference in quality...
The clutch sympton you describe is pretty common on these bikes. This on/off type action doesn't always mean your clutch is defective, Mine is...
I am confident mine are set to the correct clearance and I also have some ticking/noise. I think it's just a characteristic of the engine. Put a...
My 86 FSM manual says 1300+/-100 RPM so your instinct seems confirmed.
Don't forget to hold the throttle wide open.
Depends what you want it for. Owning one of these is not for the faint of heart. The VF500 is a fantastic bike though. I paid UK £2000 for one in...
Yes, towards front of bike. It will only fit properly one way anyway I seem to recall.
You can use the marks under the inspection window but it isn't necessary. As others have pointed out just make sure the cam lobe is pointing away...
The engine wont turn over as you rotate the wheel if you have the clutch lever pulled in. The normal numbering for VF500 cylinders is 1-3(rear)...
I tried using the wheel as you describe. In my experience I found the clearances on my engine to vary quite significantly as I rotated the...
I reused the gaskets. Depends if they come off in one piece or not. Be very careful with the locknuts. It is very easy to over torque them and...
It's not actually that difficult but the key thing is to take your time and find a method that works for you. There are multiple ways of doing it....
I really wouldn't worry about it. The mileage you will do will determine if it will get worse anytime soon. Just keep the clearances adjusted and...
6 out of 8 are lobes? On the balance of probablities I'd say the OP has nothing to worry about.
Cam lobes look in good condition to me. Is the mileage on them low? Some of the photos are not focussed on the lobes though so it is hard to tell....
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