Separating the throttle bodies from the mounting plate is not for the faint of heart. You are on the right track with having a few safety nets....
It sounds like the issue is with the float needles and float valve seats. Did you inspect these when you cleaned the carburetors? These parts...
No disrespect intended... I posted the article as this is a good read on the different bias-ply tires available.
Avon Roadriders and Bridgestone BT45s are very good options for bias-ply tires. Link to article (post #2 in this thread)...
For maintenance. The rear downpipes and the mounting hardware have a some rust on them and I would like to clean them up. Removing the...
A great tool to have. I believe Michael E worked up a homemade version - as an option or if going new the trusty Morgan Carbtune is a good bet.
Anytime, glad this worked out. On a side note - if you are going to pull the carburetors you'll need to re-synchronize them after they are...
You can't beat that with a stick!
Thanks, this seems about right. Funny, in the FSM ('84 copy) I couldn't find any reference to the removal procedure for these...
Thanks,,,,I guess... ;-) They are definitely easier to work on when they are clean.
The front pipes, collector and mufflers were no problem but those rear pipes are a bit daunting! You really can't access the inner exhaust collar...
Hi Salvo! Thanks for the update. Your project bike is one of my favorites here. I'm glad you will be able to get some wrench time in this Fall....
Hi All, Does anyone have experience removing the two rear exhaust pipes (with the engine still in the frame) on the VF500F? There isn't very...
Totally get it. The price for a set of four through Service Honda would be $136.80 + shipping. I am not sure if Service Honda ships to Canada...
The float needles/float valve seats can be reused if there is no discernible wear (as noted by Tink) but the caveat is that it is very important...
Float needle noted below. The float needle is part of this OEM 'kit': 16011-MM4-004 | VALVE SET, FLOAT | 4 REQ | $34.20 ea.) [IMG]
+1 on the +1 Keeping the throttle bodies mounted to the plate is best - unless you have logged some serious V-Four carburetor rebuild time and...
The float needle and float needle seat (AKA: VALVE SET, FLOAT- Part No. 16011-MM4-004) is what you'll need to look into replacing.
Didn't mean to brickbat your post! I very much appreciate the research. I do think the F4i conversion is the way to go, based on what is...
Glad to hear the rim is true. Please keep us posted whether the tire re-mount solves the problem.
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