Do you have a copy of the FSM for reference? There are very good diagrams in this manual that show the engine in detail - usually these are...
I am an Easterner for sure though 80mph in 40F weather isn't for the faint of heart. Kudos!
Place the feeler gauges here - between the tappet stem and the top of the valve stem: [IMG]
Thanks Creaky. I am going to try running without the fuel pump on my '84. I am puzzled by what you have encountered but I have also read from...
Not sure I follow...the lash is set using a pair of feeler gauges - one gauge placed between each tappet stem on the cam follower and its...
I think the Casewell (or similar) epoxy liner is the way to go here. http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm On this tank the pin holes...
Here is a link to the recommended lash settings. Use two feeler gauges when setting - as this is the choice of champions....
I wasn't trying to make work here - more I was wondering if the stock '86 petcock could be modified without too much trouble. It looks like it...
[IMG] Thanks blitzas! It is very helpful to see the two versions side by side in this photo.
Thanks for the sketch. If you could machine/fabricate a different base for the '86 petcock would this then be able to be mounted to the '84/'85...
Here is a good article on current bias-ply tire options (second post in the thread)...
Thank you for the post and the accompanying photos blitzas. It is very helpful to see a side by side comparison between these two versions....
This is very close to the Factory method: grease the inside of the boots tilt each boot outward away from the center position loosened boot...
Hi All, Being a NOS gasket pack rat I recently purchased a Gasket Kit 'B' for my VF500F from a seller on eBay. Shipping was lightning fast - I...
Certainly understand, though if I could suggest, the stock mono-shock should be replaced, IMO, as it wasn't the best when new and after 25 years...
Well done creaky! Do you have any mods scheduled, on the shop clipboard, over the winter months? The 500 is a great handling bike which can be...
Nice work creaky. Glad to hear you are enjoying your 500. Kudos on showing patience when working through the mechanical issues you encountered.
Thanks for the post mestoo.
Sounds good. I'll look into sourcing an '86 petcock as well. It will be interesting to see if the internals (along with the external piping, as...
Out of curiosity have you opened up an '84/'85 petcock and compared the internals to an '86?
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