Welcome Lee. Congrats on adding a VF500F to your stable!
Welcome! If I could suggest, purchasing a used copy of the Factory Service Manual is a must have for any long term 1st Gen relationship. The...
In a word, scavenging. From what I have read, 4-2-1s are the best exhaust systems for the VF.
Welcome! A nice find for sure. Looking forward to seeing the restoration progress. Please keep us updated.
Here is a cutaway view of a VF500F collector box: (photos: GAZVF500, VFRD) [IMG] [IMG] This is an interesting topic,,,I'm wondering which...
I have not but I would be curious to see what you find. For reference here is the best information, on the internal workings, that I have found...
Thx blitzas. Yes, please post the photos. It will be interesting to see the difference btwn the two.
You should be able to verify the fit of the right hand control by comparing the VFR800 you have to the VFR750 ('91) shown above. Actually, if...
I can see how the crank rotation and firing order can affect the HP/Torque curve but the specifics of each style are still not clear to me. On...
Is the mid-range 'flat spot' based on VF engines having a 360 degree crank with a 1-4-3-2 firing order? (source: Wikipedia) [IMG]
Here is the culprit to look for (sprocket cover has been removed in these photos). In order to replace the seal you have to split the cases which...
If you have a chance to take a few detail photos of this control it would be a help in checking if this is also a 'plug and play' for the VF500F....
Not sure whether these will fit, could be they will. One caveat is that the VFR control (shown above) does not have a threaded mount for a...
I checked Service Honda's online website and sure enough part no. 35130-MF2-P00 is $75.19 (retail is $99.78). David Silver Spares (my go to...
Thanks for the post. I wonder if he can make the earlier tri-color wing? I haven't found a source for these yet... [IMG]
Bummer. I haven't checked, are these controls NLA from Honda? Perhaps, David Silver Spares has one, if you are looking to keep your bike bone...
Good deal. If I could ask, could you please post a link to the eBay auctions? Thx!
Nice work! Thank you for posting the progress photos. I am looking forward to seeing the finish paint go on. On a side note, how did your...
Welcome! First things first. Pick up a copy of the FSM. This is a must have. Regarding the possible leak, this could be the clutch push...
Good deal! Have fun with the install. Good times, wrenching, esp. in a heated space.
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