IT LIVES! Finally got around to hitting the start button and no BENT VALVES LOL! Anyway it runs and no head gasket leak this time. Time will...
Man, sorry to hear that, I did not know your forks were lost in LA LA land. Very concerned and hope they find them.
Wow, I hate to say it but I know how you feel! Won't be long now.....I am sure it will be worth the wait!
Doesn't stall happen at low speeds? I was wondering if the RPM remains the same but the blade angle changes to vary the flow. Also, I assume you...
I think so also. Will be an interesting failure analysis.
I used to work for Howden as a Rep. I got beat daily by power plants trying to get parts. It took us weeks to reply sometimes.
Holy Crap, you can't go to Walmart to find that either. It kind of sucks that Howden NA has bought up so many fan companies and they are so...
Good call on the LED's on the dash. I need to do that also. Do you happen to remember the bulb number and light intensity? I was looking at one...
Thanks y'all! I wish work did not get in the way so much so I can knock this out. Also looking for a trusted artisan that can duplicate the...
I guess he moved on already.....I wonder if bike is for sale.
Back on track again.......The all important timing marks! [ATTACH] Buttoned up and ready for the final push! [ATTACH]
Finally.....after 6 weeks I have my precious o-rings to finish building the engine. Thanks to @NorcalBoy for the heads up on Musselman Honda In...
Top notch work! I feel your pain about waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting.............
Yeah, I have been pretty lucky on my projects, I have not lost money on any of them recently. Not that it matters as you said. I did a full make...
If you are still interested I have several extra plastic parts. LMK....
That is correct....I think I will change the title to 'Jim's PRICELESS 1986 VF500F"
Yes sir, that is exactly the story! Thanks!
Thanks, I really appreciate the encouragement! Labor of love for now...
I will say that I have made money restoring motorcycles in the past. This will not be one of them! I really never bought it to make money, I...
I wish my parts would come in! Ready to get this show on the road! [ATTACH]
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