Glad this is of help. If I could suggest, head on over to eBay and pick up a used FSM - these are heads above the Clymer manual.
Below is a scan from the '84 VF500F FSM regarding float levels. The '84/'85 has a 6.2mm float height, the '86 has a 7.3mm float height. [IMG]
Well noted, thank you for the post Grey. I have an '84 VF500F with a spare set of '85 heads, that from visual inspection look to be in good...
Some serious mojo Michael! If you could please channel a few thoughts for a North American release of a 400cc or 500cc V4 - vintage endurance...
+1 Good news on diagnosing the faulty petcock but,,,for piece of mind the float valves should be inspected - fuel got by one or several of...
As mentioned by creaky, applying a bit of heat to the boots will help soften them. Of course, when using a heat gun be conservative with temp...
The carburetors can be a bear to remove if the rubber boots have hardened with age. It may be necessary to very carefully use a small pry bar...
Brilliant! A great first ride video, thank you for posting. I love the ground crew greeting when you taxi back in from your first sortie! Many...
I do believe the benevolent two-wheeled spirits of All Hallows' Eve are very much smiling tonight! Many thanks for taking the time to document...
Thank you for the post. The Ion Nitride process sounds interesting. I will check in with the tech on the type of process he uses. In terms of...
5x5, I will post an update if/when I send to KPMI. I have also been corresponding with a Factory tech who worked on VF engines back in the day....
Playing devil's advocate so please bear with me here, isn't the best method to check the runout? This would tell you, accurately, how much the...
How much was the rim out of spec? The FSM notes the service limits as: Radial runout: 2.0mm Axial runout: 2.0mm
Bummer, so it was the rim after all. Did the Honda tech say what might have caused this?
I am not a kR expert by any means but you can always check the part numbers online - Service Honda as a good website: Parts Lookup with Accessory...
Here is the link: ValveTrain/ValveClearanceAdjustment - SabMagFAQ The 'Two Feeler Gauge' method seems to be the preferred way to go about...
CB1100R prototype. Not a V4 engine but very interesting nonetheless!
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Good news on the cams and rockers and thanks for the feedback on the valve lash techniques. BTW, a great looking tool you have there - love the...
I would imagine that you don't want too many chefs here (not that you need them) but I agree that the signal aesthetically does not have enough...
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