If I could recommend, an AGM (sealed) battery and a Battery Tender Plus will have you in high cotton. No more battery worries with this combo.
Could this happen on an engine with only 10k on the clock? This said, valve timing sounds like the culprit. Perhaps a previous owner had the...
An interesting 4-1 exhaust installed on an '85 (note the length of the rear headers). This image was taken from the SuperTrapp Forum. SuperTrapp...
In doing a bit more research on 360 degree cranks I came across this interesting post on Classic VFRs: MarkJHarris 27-06-2007, 12:39 Time to...
Good deal on sourcing these NLA parts! If I could ask, what Honda dealer did you work with?
Matt, enjoy your bike! Kudos on the build so far.
A bit more intel on the VF500F 'Droner' engine (source: Big-bang Firing Order, Wikipedia) [IMG]
Thank you for the post. 5x5 on the 'skew'.
Thanks for the post.
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Great work! Nice to see a kR being restored. Please keep us posted on the progress.
No shortcuts here. It is best to remove the carburetors and carefully inspect all the circuits. If you have not worked on VF carburetors I...
Glad you were able to locate the gremlin. Would you mind posting a photo or two of the tensioners? Specifically this area: [IMG] Thx!
The pulse diagram is very helpful. Thank you. If I could ask, I am not sure I understand the skew part, could you go into a bit more detail on...
In the '86 oil pan conversion thread the topic of exhaust systems came up (pan clearance). In thinking about the VF500F's exhaust system a bit...
Derailing the exhaust system detour ;-) here are a few threads with more info: Dyno charts (stock 4-1-2 exhaust) from Cycle...
My bad Tink. I think I may have caused this slight detour based on my question as to whether the stock '84/'85 exhaust will clear the larger '86...
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