Interesting post, thank you. Here is a VF500F cam cap comparison '84/'85 (machined separately) vs '86 (line bored). photo courtesy sirepair,...
Thank you for the post. I've read in other threads that this is a good strategy but I was wondering (perhaps this is purely academic) if you...
The FSM does give a spec on the oil clearance (page 9-7). They note that if the clearance is over the service limit to replace the camshaft. If...
From everything I have read and from personal experience copper core is the best option though I would check with the specific coil manufacturer...
Thanks Tink. I kinda had a hunch that this was correct. Am I also correct in thinking that when making a swap you should do a double check on...
Hopefully an original owner who had this work performed by a dealership will weigh in on this topic. From what I have been told by Factory techs...
A question on this topic. When swapping cams from another bike is it possible that you will run into an issue with the journals? I've read that...
My hunch (based in part on reading the Customer Service Letter dated July of '84) is that 500s that were on the road were part of this recall and...
Welcome! Here is link to one source for aftermarket plug wires: Ignition- Spark Plug Wires Regarding aftermarket coils, more info can...
I believe that the VF400F (NC13) also has a 6 speed transmission.
I'd tend to agree that it would be tough to find one of these engines installed in a bike now but back in the day a Customer Service Letter was...
I've been researching the 500's crankshaft recall (FSB #2, July 1984) and have posted a chart detailing the engines that were affected. The FSB...
Can't speak to the '86 but I do know the '84 and '85 kits are NLA. From the intel in this thread it appears that the '86 head gasket can be used...
You are definitely right, thanks for the clarification. I see the difference now. I don't have a close up of a stock '86 rim but I am wondering...
Very nice work to date! Thank you for the post. On a side note, I believe the wheels, as you are describing them, are from the '84/'85 model....
I have a feeling this fella may be deceiving in its simplicity. This is not to say that with a bit of Yankee, make that, Canadian ingenuity one...
Good deal, glad you were able to source this. If I could ask, could you take a few photos of the OEM '86 top end gasket kit (head gaskets in...
I recently purchased a Profi Laser C.A.T. in part as I am a fan of new tools and also as I wanted an accurate way to double check the work on the...
Well noted! Good luck with your search and please keep us posted.
On a side note, be careful with aluminum based anti-seize compounds as these should not be used with stainless steel fasteners. Use only copper...
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